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• Bill Cosby sues seven sex assault accusers
• Chicago teachers' union votes to authorize a strike
• Boston University revokes Bill Cosby's honorary degree
• Chicago teachers authorize strike but any walkout months off
• 3 Tips to Work Ahead in AP Classes This Winter Break

Bill Cosby sues seven sex assault accusers Posted: 14 Dec 2015 03:15 PM PST Disgraced 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 Chicago 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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