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HUD probing reports of race bias by 22 mortgage lenders
Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Federal officials have launched an investigation to determine whether 22 mortgage lenders have been discriminating against qualified African-American and Latino …
State gets federal money for increasing adoptions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida has gotten more than $5.7 million in federal money for increasing adoptions of children in foster care.
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Childhood adversity needs more research, not less
By Paul McKellips Each year, one in five U.S. children suffers from a mental disorder. These illnesses range from depression to anxiety to alcohol …
Registries seek to match donors with rising marrow demand
By LARAINE WESCHLER WATERTOWN, Conn. — A year ago, Nancy Demers, 71, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a deficiency in the bone marrow. The disease can …
USADA boss wants further investigation into Vrijman report
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN PARIS — The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency promised further investigation Monday into a “sordid incident” of collusion between Lance Armstrong and cycling’s …
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OU hires former federal judge amid fraternity racism probe
OKLAHOMA CITY — The University of Oklahoma has retained a prominent Oklahoma attorney and former U.S. District judge to assist school officials with an investigation into …
Missouri bills could keep immigrant students from college
By SUMMER BALLENTINE JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri students who brought to the U.S. illegally by their parents could face the prospect of receiving no federal …
Oklahoma students hope racist fraternity video sparks change
By SEAN MURPHY NORMAN, Okla. — A video of University of Oklahoma fraternity members engaging in a racist chant outraged and angered students across the campus, …