2015年12月14日星期一

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Bill Cosby sues seven sex assault accusers

Posted: 14 Dec 2015 03:15 PM PST

Comedian Bill Cosby as he performs onstage during "A Celebration of Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Camps" at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center in New York on October 21, 2010Disgraced TV icon Bill Cosby, who allegedly used his celebrity over the years to sexually assault more than 50 women, has filed a defamation suit against seven of his accusers, his attorney said Monday. The famed comedian, 78, once among America's biggest television stars, filed suit in a court in Springfield, Massachusetts, his attorney Monique Pressley said in a statement. Cosby's suit, accusing the women of defamation and "intentional infliction of emotional distress," staunchly rejects the sex assault allegations that have derailed his career and sullied his once sterling reputation.


Chicago teachers' union votes to authorize a strike

Posted: 14 Dec 2015 01:26 PM PST

Demonstrators march during a Chicago Teachers Union protest in ChicagoChicago public school teachers have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, preparing for what could be the second walkout at the financially troubled system in less than four years and adding to pressures on Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Teachers in the nation's third-largest school system voted over three days last week on whether to allow a strike, if union leaders decide lack of progress in contract negotiations means a work stoppage is necessary. Under state law, at least 75 percent of union members must approve.


Boston University revokes Bill Cosby's honorary degree

Posted: 14 Dec 2015 10:36 AM PST

BOSTON (AP) — Boston University trustees have voted to revoke an honorary degree awarded to Bill Cosby.

Chicago teachers authorize strike but any walkout months off

Posted: 14 Dec 2015 10:18 AM PST

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Teachers Union members overwhelmingly voted to authorize their leaders to call a strike, although a final decision on a walkout would be months away, the union said Monday.

3 Tips to Work Ahead in AP Classes This Winter Break

Posted: 14 Dec 2015 06:00 AM PST

Most high school students are grateful for winter break. The following are three strategies that students can use to position their winter break as a key building block on the path toward receiving a top score of 5 on their exams. Outline the remainder of the year: Before you do any work for your AP courses, set aside an hour or so to outline the remaining months of the school year.

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