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JUDY WOODRUFF:We turn to education and the impact tougher discipline policies are having on minority students. It turns out young black and Hispanic students are far more likely to receive tough school punishments, including suspensions, than white s

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MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately disciplined in America's public schools. That is the conclusion of a sweeping new review by an important government watchdog. And NPR's Cory Turner has more

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Separate reports on U.S. consumer confidence and European economic sentiment added to the volatility in global markets Tuesday. In the U.S., consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in 16 months, while the European Union's index of economic senti

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This week's summit of advanced economy leaders in Japan produced first steps toward a global climate agreement. However, it also spotlighted gaps on the issue both between rich and poor nations and between the world's biggest polluters and several n

U.S. Fed sees economic recovery at modest pace

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. central bank saw the country's economic activity continued to rise, but at a modest pace, according to the latest Federal Reserve（联邦储备系统） survey released on Wednesday. The survey（调查）, k

Europeans Brace for Hard Times, Economic Woes

As economic crises intensify in Europe, governments are cutting budgets and ordinary people are tightening their belts. Even richer countries, like the Netherlands, are bracing for hard times to come. Amsterdam's residents took full advantage of the

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NEW YORK, June 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks slipped on Monday as investors were concerned about the U.S. economic slowdown and became more cautious in the markets. The market sentiment was still weighed after five straight weekly losses. Investors were

US economic outlook 'optimistic'

The US economic outlook has become cautiously （谨慎的） optimistic, according to the latest issue of the Federal Reserve's influential Beige Book. Five of the 12 districts surveyed said there were signs of improvement, with five showing signs of st

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A new study finds racial and ethnic disparities in children's health are pervasive in the United States. Related Links: Full text Policy Statement on Health Equity and Children's Rights Asian, African-American, Hispanic, and Native American children

China, Russia vow further inter-parliamentary, economic cooperation

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Obama names Gene Sperling as top economic adviser

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Merkel: Eurozone Often Failed to Keep Economic Promises

Merkel: Eurozone Often Failed to Keep Economic Promises German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that too often countries in Europe's euro currency bloc have failed to keep their promises for economic reforms, leading to worries that their debts will not

China's economic growth stabilizing, annual growth target attainable

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U.S. faces economic recession risk: research agency

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- U.S. budget deficit would surpass the 1 trillion-U.S.-dollar mark and fiscal tightening next year would pose significant threat to the overall economy, according to a report released by the U.S. Congressional Budget Of

US Economic Policies Amount to 'Hooliganism'

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says U.S. economic policies amount to hooliganism.Putin, in his annual address to the Russian parliament, said Wednesday that everything is not so good for our friends in the States. He told the lawmakers to look

IMF chief meets Greek Finance Minister on economic aid

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Sunday met Greece's Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos in Washington on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the Washington-based IMF

China looks to boost economic integration of East Asia at ASEAN summits

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Europe Faces More Negative Economic Indicators

The 17 eurozone nations are facing a new wave of negative economic indicators, a further signal that Europe's currency bloc is headed toward a recession. The European Commission said Friday that executive and consumer confidence dropped in December t

U.S. Fed sees better economic situation at end of 2010

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