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WATCH: Student becomes 1st in a wheelchair to be admitted to his medical school

RJ advocates on social media for more students with disabilities to enter the field of medicine.

ABC News - 2d

Death of student in Amsterdam unlawful, coroner says

Danny Castledine, 22, from Nottinghamshire, sustained 44 wounds near the Singel canal in Amsterdam.

BBC News - 16h

Lawsuit Accuses Georgetown of Admitting Students Based Solely on Wealth

The schools were accused of giving special treatment to wealthy students who might not otherwise have been admitted.

The New York Times - 17h

Cowboys' Jerry Jones admits to eating raccoons and squirrels: 'It's not uncommon at all'

Jones' comments come after Panthers WR Xavier Legette said he ate raccoon for Thanksgiving

CBS Sports - 21h

Student and teacher killed in Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting

One student and one teacher were killed, and several others were wounded, when a student opened fire at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. The shooter was found dead at the ...

CBS News - 1d

'Our rapists should admit guilt before they get parole'

Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan are calling for changes to the parole system.

BBC News - 2d

UnitedHealth chief admits US health system ‘does not work as well as it should’

In a New York Times essay, Andrew Witty also says slain healthcare CEO Brian Thompson cared about customers. The leader of the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, whose chief executive officer was ...

The Guardian - 3d

'NI students choose between heating or eating'

Students in Northern Ireland are going without heating and skipping meals, a survey has revealed.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Duke lacrosse accuser admits she made up story

Crystal Mangum, the woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of raping her, has for the first time publicly admitted she made up the story.

ESPN - 4d

Woman who falsely accused college students of rape in 2006 admits she lied

Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players and lost lawsuit, apologizes on podcast. The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of ...

The Guardian - 4d

Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape admits to lying

The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape admitted publicly that she made up the story.

CBS News - 4d

Duke lacrosse players' rape accuser admits she lied

A woman who accused three former Duke University men’s lacrosse players of rape nearly two decades ago admitted she lied about the allegations and asked them for forgiveness. Crystal Mangum, the ...

The Hill - 4d

Stokes admits putting 'too much emphasis' on Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will now be "toning down expectations".

BBC News - 5d

Malibu fire intensifies as local celebrities and students evacuate

Crews in Southern California are battling a fast-moving wildfire, powered by Santa Ana winds and tearing through parts of Malibu, forcing residents and Pepperdine University students to evacuate. ...

NBC News - Dec. 11

Valverde admits Madrid not used to UCL struggles

Federico Valverde admitted it's "tough" to see Real Madrid struggling in Europe -- a situation they "aren't used to" -- as the Champions League holders prepare to face Atalanta on Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 10

Champion cyclist admits to lesser charge after death of Olympian wife

Rohan Dennis admitted to a charge of creating a risk of harm in relation to the December 2023 road death of his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins.

CBS News - Dec. 10

I want a top international coaching job – but not Wales, admits Ronan O’Gara

La Rochelle coach has won two Champions Cup titles ‘I’d prefer Ireland, England or France,’ says former fly-half Ronan O’Gara has declared his interest in taking a top international coaching ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Criminology student murdered woman on beach, court told

Amie Gray was stabbed to death while her friend survived the random attack, the jury hears.

BBC News - Dec. 9

How classroom AI Khanmigo can help students in emotional distress

Anderson Cooper spoke to students and a superintendent about how Khan Academy's AI Khanmigo "flags" concerning student activity on the platform, which can lead to an intervention by a mental health ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

Sal Khan wants an AI tutor for every student

Anderson Cooper headed back to school with Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, and creator of the AI tutor Khanmigo. The tool is helping students and teachers alike, and evaluating Cooper's ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

A Mississippi Teacher Created a School in an Empty Storefront. Students Showed Up.

The desks came out of a dumpster, and the computers are hand-me-downs. But students say Abundance Academy is a haven from bullying and crowded classes.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

A Tutor For Every Student | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Anderson Cooper experiences firsthand how AI-powered tutor Khanmigo could shape the future of education. Sunday on 60 Minutes.

CBS News - Dec. 6

After decades of denial, the Pentagon finally admits it’s baffled by UFOs

After nearly eight decades of official denial and obfuscation of the UFO phenomenon, the new head of the Pentagon’s UFO analysis office made a remarkable admission last month.

The Hill - Dec. 6

Kindergarten students shot at school in Northern California

Two Kindergarten students are in extremely critical condition after their school was targeted in a shooting Wednesday, according to law enforcement officials. Police say the gunman, who apparently ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

$US students' math scores plummet, study shows$

US students' math scores plummet, study shows

A new study is raising concerns about American students' performance in math and science.

ABC News - Dec. 5

International students confused, anxious about their futures under second Trump term

International students are holding their breath as President-elect Trump gears up to return to the White House. Multiple schools have put out guidance on when foreign-born students should and ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

2 students, 5 and 6, in critical condition after shooting at California school

A gunman opened fire at a Christian grammar school in California on Wednesday, authorities said.

ABC News - Dec. 5

California school shooting leaves two students injured and suspect dead

Authorities say hospitalized students are aged five and six, and man on scene was found dead of self-inflicted gunshot. Two students were injured in a school shooting in northern California, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

2 students wounded in shooting at Northern California school

Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump

The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Fetterman jokes he'd consider confirming DeSantis if he admits to lifts

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joked Wednesday that he’d consider confirming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) as Defense secretary if he admits to the use of lifts in his shoes. “I’ll consider a YES on ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

US students' math performance slips compared to other countries

U.S. students are seeing their performance on math slip compared to other countries, with scores dropping dramatically since the pandemic. Fourth graders' math scores are 18 points behind those ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Satanic Temple to offer religious program for elementary school students in Ohio

Move is in response to parental requests for alternative to Christian ‘release time’ religious instruction. The Satanic Temple will begin offering a religious program at an Ohio elementary school ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Community 'college deserts' leave students stranded from higher education

Experts are increasingly sounding the alarm on community "college deserts" that leave students without readily accessible higher education options. The deserts, locations where high schools are ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Government admits British Steel nationalisation is one rescue option

Public ownership for lossmaking business least preferred route as deal sought over future with Chinese owner

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy

Brutal killing of Giulia Cecchettin, 22, triggered protests across country and cast grim spotlight on femicide in Italy. Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in jail for the murder of Giulia ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3