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Southern California foreclosures decline at end of 2010
Southern Californiaâs foreclosure crisis eased during the final three months of the year, according to data released Tuesday, but the Golden Stateâs high jobless rate could cause further defaults and repossessions this year.
January 25, 2011
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U.S. Home Prices Slump Again, Hitting New Lows
A new slide in housing prices has begun in earnest, with averages in major cities across the country falling to their lowest point in many years.
January 25, 2011
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Google plans to hire 6,000 people this year Read more: Google plans to hire 6,000 people this year | Pittsburgh Business Times
Google Inc. plans to hire about 6,000 people in 2011, according to news reports on Tuesday.
January 25, 2011
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Merrill Lynch Settles S.E.C. Fraud Case
Merrill Lynch agreed to pay $10 million on Tuesday to settle fraud accusations by securities regulators.
January 25, 2011
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U.S. consumer confidence jumped in January
WASHINGTONÂ â The Consumer Confidence Index rose in January to its highest level in eight months with Americans growing a little more confident about the job market and business conditions.
January 25, 2011
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Wall Street ends flat in late flurry of buying
(Reuters) â U.S. stocks erased losses in a late flurry of buying to end little changed on Tuesday as overall optimism about earnings offset disappointing results from blue chips 3M and Johnson & Johnson.
January 25, 2011
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Emerging-Market ETFs Split Growth, Value
NEW YORKâInvestors looking to sink money into emerging markets can now use exchange-traded funds to split their exposure in the sector into growth and value plays.
January 25, 2011
Native Americans
Lawmaker Tries To Revive Ole Missâ Colonel Reb Mascot
A state lawmaker says heâs trying to protect a unique part of southern culture with a bill that would require the University of Mississippi to bring back Colonel Rebel as its mascot.
January 25, 2011
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House Education Subcommittee Leader Foxx Calls for Cutting Federal Role in U.S. Higher Education
In advance of last nightâs State of the Union address by President Obama, federal officials, including the incoming chair of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education, aired ideological differences over issues that are likely to be at the heart of major policy struggles during the new Congress.
January 25, 2011
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K-12 Science Proficiency Bottoms Out Among Nationâs High School Seniors; Blacks, Latinos at Lowest Levels
Only about one-fifth of Americaâs high school seniors are proficient in science, and the rates of proficiency are even lower among minority students, according to the results of a national science assessment released Tuesday.
January 25, 2011
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Unindicted Prairie View Student: Pledge Death âMy Faultâ
A Texas college student who wasnât indicted last year for his role in the hazing death of a fraternity pledge tearfully told police two days after the incident that he was responsible for the death, according to an audio tape obtained by The Associated Press.
January 24, 2011
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Sam Yette: An Appreciation
When Samuel Yette arrived on the campus of Tennessee State University in Nashville from the small town of Harriman, Tenn., some of his fellow students sensed he was destined for a career of achievement.
January 24, 2011
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D.C. Couple Donates Film Collection to Three Louisiana Universities
Treasure trove of classic movies and television shows will introduce younger generations to dozens of famous and forgotten Black stars.
January 24, 2011
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High-Profile Black Political Scientist to Lead New Center on Race, Gender and Politics in the South
Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry will bring star power, credibility to new Tulane University center.
January 23, 2011
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New Report Details Minoritiesâ Struggles to Bounce Back from Recession
The Center for American Progressâ report reveals sobering statistics and similar stories across minority groups.
January 23, 2011
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New Film Spotlights Discrimination Against Muslim Students
Loose biopicâs strong story, A-list cast helps it connect with audiences.
January 23, 2011
Community Colleges
Federal Agencies Announce Community College Grant Program
In what is said to be one of the largest federal investments in community colleges ever, the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Education Department announced a long-awaited $2 billion competitive grant program Thursday meant to support programs that help students and âtrade impactedâ workers secure jobs in new and growing industries.
January 20, 2011
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HBCUs Tapped for New International Program
With an eye toward the global economy, seven historically Black colleges and universities will participate in a new national initiative to help HBCUs expand their international programs and partnerships while enhancing global learning activities on their own campuses.
January 20, 2011
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