Новости за 23.06.2016

Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas affirmative action policy
MLive.com
Demonstrators gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Thursday, June 23, 2016. In a major victory for affirmative action, a divided Supreme Court upheld the University of Texas admissions program that takes account of race. The justices voted ...
The Opinion Pages|The Supreme Court Has Upheld Affirmative Action. So Let's Dump Mismatch Theory.New York Times
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'They Really Let Us Down': Latino Immigrants React to Supreme Court Decision
NBCNews.com
WASHINGTON --The Supreme Court's tie decision on President Barack Obama's immigration policy won't change how Maria de León has been living the past 13 years, as a mother without legal status, but she said it makes her more resolute and determined ...
The Latest: Trump commends Supreme Court immigration rulingWashington Post
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German cinema attacker takes hostages before being killed by police
CNN
(CNN) A masked gunman stormed a German cinema Thursday afternoon, taking hostages before he was killed by police, officials said. The rifle-wielding man entered the cinema in Viernheim, near Frankfurt in western Germany, shortly before 3 p.m. local ...
German movie theater attacker shot dead by police; no terror linkNew York Daily News
Police fatally shoot gunman who took hostages at German theaterUSA TODAY
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Supreme Court Deadlocks on Obama Immigration Plan. It Remains Blocked.
New York Times
A rally outside the Supreme Court in April to show support for people affected by the challenged program Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents. Credit Michael Reynolds/European Pressphoto Agency. WASHINGTON ...
Deadlocked Supreme Court blocks Obama on immigrationUSA TODAY
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The Daily 202: House sit-in guarantees gun control will be a top issue in fall election
Washington Post
THE BIG IDEA: Paul Ryan calls it “a publicly stunt.” That may be true. But it is proving to be a darn effective one. Republicans, unsure about how to deal with a sit-in that started on the House floor yesterday at 11:30 a.m., tried to talk over ...
House Democrats' Gun-Control Sit-In Turns Into Chaotic Showdown With RepublicansNew York... Читать дальше...

World watches as Britons vote on EU membership after tight campaign
Reuters
LONDON Britons were voting on Thursday on whether to stay in the European Union in a referendum that could change the face of Europe and is being nervously watched by financial markets and politicians across the world. A British exit, or Brexit, would ...
As Britain decides its future, striking parallels with US political debates emergeWashington Post
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An Election Poll That Has a Hole in It
New York Times
The debate over the referendum on British membership on Thursday reflects a wide gap across the European Union between those who say the bloc must beat a tactical retreat to save itself from a popular revolt, and those who want to take more aggressive ...
In or out? UK votes in historic referendum on EU membershipCNN
Britons head to the polls for historic vote on EUWashington Post
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Sit-in spurs late-night clash on House floor
CNN
Washington (CNN) House Republicans sought to end an extraordinary day of drama and a 16-hour sit-in by Democrats in the early hours of Thursday morning by adjourning for a recess that will last through July 5. The move is an effort to shut down a ...
Republicans adjourn House as Democrats pledge not to give up gun control fightWashington Post
Demanding Action On Gun Control, House Democrats Stage Sit-InNPR
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Dems, GOP face off over sit-in
CNN International
Washington (CNN) Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives are in a standoff over how to resolve a sit-in entering its 11th hour. Democrats, led by civil rights icon John Lewis, took control of the chamber Wednesday morning demanding a ...
House Democrats' Gun-Control Sit-In Turns Into Chaotic Showdown With RepublicansNew York Times
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Bipartisan talks on Zika virus break down ahead of July 4 recess
Washington Post
House and Senate Republicans abandoned plans Wednesday to reach a bipartisan agreement on funding to fight the Zika virus, opting instead for a $1.1 billion GOP-only package that could have trouble passing the Senate. Democrats abandoned ...

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Florida Officials Confident They've Killed Gator That Killed Boy Near Disney
NBCNews.com
Florida wildlife authorities said Wednesday they are "confident" the alligator responsible for killing a 2-year-old boy near a Disney resort has been captured and killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday said it has ...
Florida officials say they are sure they've euthanized alligator that killed toddlerUSA TODAY
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