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California ended affirmative action in the 1990s, but retains a diverse student body

California ended affirmative action in the 1990s, but retains a diverse student body

LOS ANGELES — In California, where affirmative action on admissions has been banned at public universities since 1996, university officials and faculty say they have found ways to ensure their student bodies remain diverse.Although the US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that race cannot be a factor in admissions, shocking the higher education community across the country, California could provide a model for how to foster diversity without infringing the law. California colleges and universities have relied on holistic reviews of applicants, considering factors such as personal essays and whether students convert educational opportunities at their high schools into academic achievement.…
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Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Will Zalatoris show support for another PGA golfer after LIV ‘hitting’ allegations

Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Will Zalatoris show support for another PGA golfer after LIV ‘hitting’ allegations

The members of the PGA Tour are a strong group, and when someone goes after one of them, several gather behind. A recent article in Golfweek accused Patrick Cantlay, who has "fallen in love" with LIV Golf, of staging a "coup" despite being a member of the PGA Tour board of directors.The article also claims that Cantlay has tried to rally players against the PGA's deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay of Team USA watch from a tee during a practice round prior to the 2022 Presidents…
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NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely, fourth gets 6 games for violating betting policy

NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely, fourth gets 6 games for violating betting policy

INDIANAPOLIS—The nfl suspended three players indefinitely on Thursday for violate the league's betting policy and a fourth was sidelined for six games.Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr., a projected starter for the Indianapolis Colts, and his new teammate Rashod Berry, a backup defensive end, received indefinite suspensions and were later waived by the team.Rodgers, Berry and free agent Demetrius Taylor, who also received an indefinite suspension, cannot apply for reinstatement until after the 2023 season. Taylor bet on NFL games in 2022 and Rodgers faced the same accusation.Then-Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Rashod Berry takes a break during practice in Jacksonville, Florida in 2022.File…
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Biden says he has never discussed specific cases with AG Garland

Biden says he has never discussed specific cases with AG Garland

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said he has never spoken with Attorney General Merrick Garland about the cases the Justice Department is considering, a statement about the January 6 trials that came amid Republican criticism that he is trying to influence in the federal investigation. in the taxes of his son Hunter Biden.“I promised not to interfere in any way with the Department of Justice, who they prosecuted, if they did, how they proceeded,” Biden said in an interview with MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace. "I have not once, not once, spoken to the attorney general about any specific case. Not once."The…
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