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US Naval Academy says considering race in admissions helps create a cohesive military
Read full article: US Naval Academy says considering race in admissions helps create a cohesive militaryA bench trial began last week in Baltimore federal court in a civil case over affirmative action at American military academies.
Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says
Read full article: Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN saysThe U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.
Taliban free Afghan activist arrested 7 months ago after campaigning for girls’ education
Read full article: Taliban free Afghan activist arrested 7 months ago after campaigning for girls’ educationA nonprofit organization in Afghanistan says the Taliban have freed an activist who campaigned for the education of girls.
Maine lawmakers are a single vote from approval of bill to allow later abortions
Read full article: Maine lawmakers are a single vote from approval of bill to allow later abortionsThe Maine House has voted again to allow later abortions in some circumstances, putting the proposal one final vote away from going to the governor for her signature.