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One in 10 college graduates believes 'Judge Judy' sits on Supreme Court

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 03:06 PM PST

Nearly one in 10 American college graduates believe Judith Sheindlin, a.k.a the wisecracking "Judge Judy" from syndicated afternoon television, is one of the nine justices currently serving on the United States Supreme Court.

Sexually active U.S. teens, young adults not getting HIV tests

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 02:01 PM PST

A nurse tests a blood sample during a free HIV test at a blood tests party, part of a campaign to prevent HIV infection among male same-sex couples, in BangkokBy Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - Most U.S. high school students and young adults who have sex don't get HIV tests, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On average, just 22 percent of high school students and 33 percent of young adults aged 18 to 24 who report ever having sexual intercourse also report being tested at least once for HIV, researchers report in the journal Pediatrics.


HIV testing uncommon in teens despite recommendations: CDC

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 08:08 AM PST

FILE - This Thursday, June 26, 2008 file photo shows a developer solution vial, left, and test device, right, for an oral rapid HIV test at a medical center in the Bronx borough of New York. In a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, fewer than 1 in 4 high school students who've had sex have ever been tested for HIV, a troubling low rate that didn't budge over eight years, government researchers say. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)CHICAGO (AP) — Fewer than 1 in 4 high school students who've had sex have ever been tested for HIV, a troubling low rate that didn't budge over eight years, government researchers say. Young adults fared slightly better, although testing rates have declined in black women, a high-risk group.


1 Out of 10 College Graduates Thinks Judge Judy Sits on Supreme Court

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 07:58 AM PST

1 Out of 10 College Graduates Thinks Judge Judy Sits on Supreme CourtA new study reveals that nearly 10 percent of college graduates think that Judge Judy (Judith Sheindlin) sits on the Supreme Court — find out more!


New call issued for justice for murdered Myanmar teachers

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 06:34 AM PST

San Lung, left sister of Maran Lu Ra and Lu Bu, right mother of Hkawn Nan Tsin participate in a press conference sitting in the foreground of a backdrop featuring Maran Lu Ra and Hkawn Nan Tsin following a memorial service in Yangon, Myanmar, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016. Maran Lu Ra, 20, and Hkawn Nan Tsin, 21, ethnic Kachin volunteer teachers were raped and murdered a year ago in northern Shan state village Kaung Hka, a crime that the Kachin community believed to have been committed by Myanmar army soldiers. (AP Photo/ Gemunu Amarasinghe)YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Members of Myanmar's Kachin ethnic group called Tuesday for justice for two young volunteer teachers who were raped and murdered in a case they believe highlights sexual violence by government soldiers.


Ask 3 Questions to Decide Between AP Exams, SAT Subject Tests

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 06:00 AM PST

As high school students start preparing their college application portfolios, many are confronted with the decision of whether to take Advanced Placement exams or SAT subject tests. While certain colleges and universities require students to submit SAT subject test scores, others do not. AP exams are not required by colleges and universities, but your scores can influence the admissions process and, in the case of a 3, 4 or 5, potentially earn you college credit.

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