How ready is Venus Williams heading into the hard-court season?
Venus Williams will have to work on getting back her powerful serves before the hard-court season for sake of the U.S. Open.
How ready is Venus Williams heading into the hard-court season?
Venus Williams will have to work on getting back her powerful serves before the hard-court season for sake of the U.S. Open.
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Helsinki Commission calls for U.S. to pass international anti-doping law
The U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Wednesday reviewed a proposal in Congress to protect American athletes from being affected by other athletes’ use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Helsinki Commission calls for U.S. to pass international anti-doping law
The U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Wednesday reviewed a proposal in Congress to protect American athletes from being affected by other athletes’ use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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Doubles tennis great Bob Bryan returns to court in Washington
Former doubles world No. 1 Bob Bryan returned to professional tennis Thursday with the Washington Kastles after a hip injury in May.
Doubles tennis great Bob Bryan returns to court in Washington
Former doubles world No. 1 Bob Bryan returned to professional tennis Thursday with the Washington Kastles after a hip injury in May.
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Kastles bringing in big stars who care about the community
The Washington Kastles build a loyal fan base by having big stars on the roster and engaging them in giving back to the community.
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New Digs? Late arrival? Four things to know about D.C. United’s new Audi Field
D.C. United opened their new home stadium – Audi Field on Monday. Here are four interesting things to know about this up-to-date facility.
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Rooney’s first D.C. United practice shows his promise to raise team playing level
English soccer star Wayne Rooney showed his attacking power as well as a potential to lead and inspire the team at his first training with D.C. United Friday at RFK Stadium.
read moreReport: Student Loan Default Crisis May Be Worse Than Expected
A new report from the Brookings Institution says that the looming student loan default crisis may be worse than prior estimates. The author, as well as analysts from AEI and Cato, debated the regulatory role of the federal government in mitigating the potential crisis.
Tax on University Endowments Could Divert Tens of Millions from Students
Harvard, Princeton and Yale will be among the hardest hit by a new 1.4% tax on large university endowments contained in the major tax reform legislation passed by Congress last November. Experts warn the tax could cause tens of millions of dollars to be diverted from programs for students and research.
Breaking the Silence Through Art
Mexican artist and feminist Monica Mayer uses art as a tool for social change. Her latest exhibit, The Clothesline Project, encourages women to speak up about experiences of sexual harassment and domestic violence.
Richard Spencer at UF Extends Campus Free Speech Debate
Richard Spencer demands to speak at University of Florida, part of a broader free speech debate.
Hydraulic Fracturing is Not a Net Benefit for School Districts, A New Study Finds
WASHINGTON - School districts in the United States face special challenges when fracking operations draw new students to their communities and administrators have difficulty planning for resources and funding in cycles of boom and bust, according to a new study...
A Culture Change Needed on Some College Campuses, Experts Say
A new, sanitized academic culture is disrupting traditional notions of a liberal arts education.
Are MOOCs, Bootcamps and Other Alternative Education Options Effective?
The House is supporting legislation that would provide funding for people to enroll in certificate programs, apprenticeships, bootcamps and other technical education programs. But a new study says the success of such programs is unclear.
Skokie Holocaust Museum Wins National Award
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center was honored this week as one of 10 institutions to receive a 2017 national award for service and education from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Fritizie Fritzshall, an 88-year-old Auschwitz survivor, was on hand to help accept the award.
Fresno girl advances to finals in National Spelling Bee, but another from Valley ends her run
hree-time California State Spelling Bee champion Ananya Vinay of Fresno breezed through Wednesday’s preliminary rounds of the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling “anabolic” and “normative” and is headed to Thursday’s nationally televised final.
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