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Public Education Is Vital to a Democracy

America owes much of its prominence and prosperity to the fact that it has led the world in popular education. Even without a public school system, we had the highest literacy in the world in the 19th century. We were among the first to provide public school to the young through the 12th grade. We were the first to open the doors of colleges and universities – significantly through the GI Bill after World War II – to children from all levels of income.

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Local universities break down plans to maintain a diverse campus

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected affirmative action in a Thursday ruling. What does that mean for Chicago area institutions of higher education? CBS 2's Tara Molina looked for answers.

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26th Mayor’s Jazz Scholarship Brunch

Photography by Vicky Pink - Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted his first Mayor’s Jazz Scholarship Brunch …

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Anger. Outrage. Disbelief. What women say about the gender pay gap

Data analyst Eunice Da Silva just found out that the company she works for pays women half as much as men on average. Her reaction? "Not surprised."

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NYC helicopter crash puts scrutiny on harnesses in open-door choppers

When emergency workers dove into the frigid waters of New York's East River to reach a downed helicopter on Sunday evening, they found a disturbing scene.

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Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Here's what we know

Officials are conducting autopsies to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three Americans at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas' Great Exuma island on Friday, according to the Bahamian police commissioner.

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Another NRA board member leaves amid leadership turmoil

Another National Rifle Association board member is stepping down amid turmoil in the gun lobby group's leadership. Julie Golob, a professional sport shooter, announced that she will not be finishing her full three-year term as an NRA board director, making her the fourth member of the group's board of directors to reportedly resign in the past month.

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Exchange and Comcast NBCUniversal Team Up to Provide Service Members with Free Streaming of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

NBCUniversal to Stream 5,500 Hours of Olympic Coverage; 1,000 Hours for Paralympics

The Exchange and Comcast NBCUniversal announced today that U.S. service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will be able to stream NBCUniversal’s extensive coverage of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com.

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Strega Waterfront Restaurant Found Liable For Sexual Harassment Of Latina Employee

Low-Wage Worker Subjected To Sexual Proposals, Offensive Comments From Her Supervisor

In the latest in a string of sexual harassment incidents involving prominent restaurants, a former kitchen employee announced today that she was sexually harassed at Strega Waterfront Restaurant in Boston, and that the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) has ordered the restaurant to undertake far-reaching reforms as a result and pay damages.

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Man’s remains found in shallow grave behind home, woman arrested

A Miami Gardens woman was arrested after the remains of a man were found in a shallow grave behind her home.

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Couple found 1950s McDonald's bag with french fries inside wall during home renovations

Cold french fries are bad enough. But cold, old french fries are even worse. That's the surprise from Ronald McDonald that one Illinois couple stumbled upon during home renovations.