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‘Shadow’ lenders can leave college students in the dark

‘Shadow’ lenders can leave college students in the dark

A new high school graduate may take out about $37,200 in student loans for college, according to a recent NerdWallet study. And for many of them, that won’t be enough.
Black kids die more often after surgery, new research shows

Black kids die more often after surgery, new research shows

Black children were more likely than whites to die after common surgeries, a U.S. study found, echoing evidence seen in adults. The researchers examined national data on nearly 173,000 operations from 2012 through 2017.
Colleges win immigration battle but fear for US reputation

Colleges win immigration battle but fear for US reputation

Even with a fresh victory on behalf of international students, U.S. universities fear they’re losing a broader fight over the nation’s reputation as a place that embraces and fosters the world’s best scholars.
Spanish novelist Juan Marsé dies at 87

Spanish novelist Juan Marsé dies at 87

BARCELONA, Spain — The literary agency of Juan Marsé says the Spanish novelist has died. He was 87. The Carmen Balcells agency announced his passing on Sunday. It did not give a reason for his death.
Vintage dress, no Prince Andrew in Beatrice's wedding photos

Vintage dress, no Prince Andrew in Beatrice's wedding photos

LONDON — Princess Beatrice wore a vintage dress loaned to her by her grandmother Queen Elizabeth II at her wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Buckingham Palace said Saturday as it released official photographs from the private family event.
Visitante, half of Calle 13, is no more. Meet Cabra.

Visitante, half of Calle 13, is no more. Meet Cabra.

NEW YORK — Calle 13's Eduardo Cabra is shedding his Visitante persona in a graphic new video that serves as a launch for his solo career and new record label. The artist will now be known simply as Cabra. The debut is not without some bloodshed.
Film tracks Rulon Gardner's highs, lows in years since gold

Film tracks Rulon Gardner's highs, lows in years since gold

Rulon Gardner is living a quiet life, just the way he likes it. He is 48 now, sells insurance and has a second job coaching wrestling at a Salt Lake City-area high school.
Phyllis Somerville, actor of stage and screen, dies at 76

Phyllis Somerville, actor of stage and screen, dies at 76

NEW YORK — Phyllis Somerville, an actor with a lengthy career of roles in film, television and Broadway productions, has died. She was 76. Somerville’s manager Paul Hilepo says the actor died Thursday in New York City of natural causes.
Nevada casino company gets approval to become gambling giant

Nevada casino company gets approval to become gambling giant

A $17.3 billion buyout creating the world’s biggest casino company won final approval Friday, with New Jersey gambling regulators agreeing to let Nevada-based Eldorado Resorts Inc. acquire Caesars Entertainment Corp.
Robert Durst murder trial may not resume until April

Robert Durst murder trial may not resume until April

LOS ANGELES — The murder trial of New York real estate heir Robert Durst will not resume in late July as planned, and may stay on hold until April.
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