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Critics say Trump's push for fairness in college admissions is leaving out legacy preferencesAug 15, 2025 12:33 pm - President Donald Trump is attempting to reshape college admissions according to his definition of merit, with an emphasis on test scores and a blind eye toward diversity. Yet the Republican president’s critics and some allies question his silence on other admissions policies that give applicants a boost because of their wealth or family ties.
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U.S. stocks tap the brakes as Wall Street heads toward the finish of a record-setting weekAug 15, 2025 12:18 pm - U.S. stocks are edging back from record levels on Friday, led by drops for technology companies, but Wall Street is still heading toward the finish of another winning week.
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Texas Republicans announce another redistricting session. California Democrats will counterAug 15, 2025 12:16 pm - Texas Republicans ended a legislative session Friday without approving new congressional maps, but they were ready to begin another to satisfy President Donald Trump’s wishes for redistricting that bolsters their party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as a multistate fight over control of Congress intensifies.
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Trump and Putin shake hands warmly in Alaska to kick off their summit on the war in UkraineAug 15, 2025 9:49 am - President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin shook hands warmly at the start of their Alaska summit on Friday before heading into hours of discussions that could reshape the war in Ukraine and relations between Moscow and Washington.
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USA Network is bringing back scripted TV. First up? John Grisham’s ‘The Rainmaker.’Aug 15, 2025 9:25 am - Since 2021, the USA Network had stacked its lineup with reality shows and sports, entirely forgoing original, scripted programming. But on Friday, the network returns to scripted TV with the legal thriller “The Rainmaker.”
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Bob Odenkirk isn’t an action newbie anymoreAug 15, 2025 8:59 am - At 62, Naperville native Bob Odenkirk is not only a comic icon, he’s also a six-time Emmy-nominated actor, a Tony-nominated Broadway star and, most surprisingly, an action star, as he demonstrates in the recently released film “Nobody 2.”
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‘The Traitors’ is opening its doors to everyday people. Here’s how you can join the TV competition.Aug 15, 2025 6:49 am - The U.S. version of “The Traitors” has brought a group of public figures to a castle in the Scottish Highlands for a game of deceit, with hundreds of thousands of dollars up for grabs. NBC is now casting for a civilian version of the Peacock series.
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Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and collegesAug 14, 2025 7:15 pm - A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities.
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Putin praises Trump’s efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in AlaskaAug 14, 2025 6:56 pm - LONDON — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine, more than three years after Moscow launched...
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How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school yearAug 14, 2025 4:35 pm - After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.