Texas Firm Highlights Struggle for Black Professionals

Texas Firm Highlights Struggle for Black Professionals

Texas Firm Highlights Struggle for Black Professionals

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:48 PM PDT

A Supreme Court case on considering race as a factor in university admissions has reignited debate on African-Americans' progress in sought-after professions.
    

Tennis: Stunned at First, Nadal Rights Himself in His Paris Opening

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:07 PM PDT

An unseeded German, Daniel Brands, jolted the French Open on Monday by winning the first set against Rafael Nadal, but the Spaniard managed to recover.
    

Toronto mayor's support holds despite crack scandal: poll

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:40 PM PDT

TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's popularity has not been hit by allegations that he was caught smoking crack-cocaine on video, claims he firmly denied, but he is at risk of being ousted in a 2014 election, according to a poll released over the weekend.

Benitez appointed as Napoli boss

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:51 PM PDT

Former Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez is the new coach of Serie A side Napoli, the club's president announces.

Saudi prince to head national guard ministry

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:31 PM PDT

The elevation of Prince Miteb to head of new ministry bolsters his credentials within the ruling family.

EU ends Syria arms embargo talks without deal

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:21 PM PDT

Austria says foreign ministers fail to reach agreement on whether to arm rebels when sanctions expire this week.

Chile issues volcano evacuation order

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:18 PM PDT

The authorities in Chile order the evacuation of 2,240 people living near the Copahue volcano because of 'increased seismic activity'

Afghan TV Spotlights Abuse at the Hands of Officials

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:01 PM PDT

A policeman's on-air interview about a beating he suffered after stopping a military commander's son has set off a chain of apologies and accusations.
    

Chile orders evacuation around active volcano

Posted: 27 May 2013 11:57 AM PDT

Copahue volcano has seen increasing seismic activity in recent weeks, but still has not erupted.

'Greatest' Bollywood songs revealed

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:02 PM PDT

A song from 1966 Bollywood blockbuster movie Suraj (Sun) is voted the best-loved track by BBC Asian Network listeners.

Centuries-old frozen plants revived

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:02 PM PDT

Plants covered over by glaciers centuries ago have been seen sprouting new growth, a find with implications for how ecosystems recover from ice ages.

Sudan issues oil warning to south

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:43 PM PDT

The Sudanese president threatens to cut off a pipeline carrying oil exports from South Sudan, if it offers any support to rebels fighting on Sudanese soil.

John McCain visits rebels in Syria

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:11 PM PDT

Senator John McCain, a leading voice for US calls to arm Syrian insurgents, has visited the war-torn country to meet rebels, his office tells the BBC.

'Greatest' Bollywood songs revealed

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:02 PM PDT

A song from 1966 Bollywood blockbuster movie Suraj (Sun) is voted the best-loved track by BBC Asian Network listeners.

Center-left leading in Rome mayor election but run-off likely

Posted: 27 May 2013 12:01 PM PDT

ROME (Reuters) - The center-left candidate for Rome mayor in an election seen as a test of Italy's fragile coalition government was leading the field, projections showed on Monday, but the ballot is likely to go to a run-off next month.

High-End Health Plans Scale Back to Avoid ‘Cadillac Tax’

Posted: 27 May 2013 11:40 AM PDT

Beginning in 2018, a hefty 40 percent tax will be levied on health plans above certain amounts, so companies are becoming more hands-on in controlling their expenses.
    

DealBook: Valeant to Buy Bausch & Lomb for $8.7 Billion

Posted: 27 May 2013 07:21 AM PDT

The eye care company Bausch & Lomb agreed on Monday to sell itself to Valeant Pharmaceuticals International of Canada for about $8.7 billion, sidestepping the lengthier process of an initial public offering.
    

Essay: Houston’s Astrodome May Be Dirty and Dated, but It Is Irreplaceable

Posted: 26 May 2013 06:32 PM PDT

The Astrodome was once the most important and influential stadium in America. But, in what would be a betrayal of Houston's greatness and of dreamers everywhere, it may be torn down.
    

Robson falls meekly to Wozniacki

Posted: 27 May 2013 07:09 AM PDT

Britain's Laura Robson suffers a straight-sets defeat by Caroline Wozniacki in the French Open first round.

Obama Offers Reminder That Afghan Fight Persists

Posted: 27 May 2013 10:46 AM PDT

President Obama used his Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery to exhort Americans to honor their obligation to veterans, and to remind the country that "our nation is still at war."
    

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