Economy
Students Protest University Of Calif. Fee Hike
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Education
Peter Breslow/NPRSocialite's School Brings Hope To Brazilian Slum
()Brazil's ghettos are poverty stricken and violent. But there are people fighting against the odds to turn things around for the poor children of Rio de Janeiro. Among them is an unusual apostle: a Rio socialite who founded a school for slum-dwelling children and views education as an equalizer.
Students Rail Against University Of California Fees
The fees will bring the average annual cost to about $10,300 — a threefold increase in a decade.
()U of Cal. System Boosts Fees 32% To Fill Funding Shortfall
The increase, spread over two years, comes as state lawmakers fail to meet requested funding needs.
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Alcohol Plus Caffeine Equals FDA Action()
November 13, 2009 Alcoholic "energy" drinks are coming under FDA scrutiny. Manufacturers of the beverages have 30 days to prove their products are safe.
Television
On Sesame Street, 'C' Is For Controversy()
November 12, 2009 The beloved television show has been educating children for 40 years — but not without plenty of grown-up controversy. From Cookie Monster's unbalanced diet, to Elmo's bad grammar, to Grover's civil disobedience, The Week magazine explains why some days aren't sunny days on Sesame Street.
Asia
In South Korea, Nation Stops For Mega Exam()
November 12, 2009 More than 650,000 high school seniors in South Korea took a national college placement exam Thursday that many believe will determine the rest of their lives. The government takes it so seriously that aircraft are barred from flying near the test site, and the workday begins an hour late, to prevent traffic jams.
