The justices will hear an appeal from a white student from Texas who seeks an end to ‘racial preferences’ in college admissions. A majority of justices appears likely to side with her.

Since the retirement of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, conservatives have looked forward to the day when the Supreme Court would take up a new challenge to the use of race-based affirmative action in the nation’s colleges and universities.

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The substitute teacher quit after the third inquiry and started working in Inglewood schools. Police later found video of him molesting a girl in that district; he was charged, but he fled and is at large.

During five years as a frequent substitute teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, George Hernandez was investigated by police three times for allegations of sexual misconduct involving students.

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GOOFY: Alumni Robert Mitchell and Clyde Gaines reunite to discuss their cult classic music video.

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The Obama administration, in a continuation of its efforts to curb childhood obesity, plans to set nationwide guidelines to promote healthy choices in schools.

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GRITTY: “Be the Void” may not have the best sound quality, it still invites a comparison between Dr. Dog and the Beatles.

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Harvard School of Public Health researchers recently found that one in ten children whose activity choices and interests differ from typical gender norms have a higher risk of being sexually, physically, or psychologically abused, and of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, as children or later in life.

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Business schools still teach traditional cases, but students are introducing timelier conversations.

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This military veteran completed classes in Kentucky and Massachusetts while starting his own company.

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With billions of dollars at its disposal, a Texas state agency is finding an effective path in getting tobacco-free policies established — notably, at university campuses.

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HUSTLE: Anete Klintsone’s hard-nosed playing style has helped UC Irvine play as a tenacious unit.

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