Title IX at 50
Title IX, the landmark law that bans sexual discrimination in education, turns 50 today – and despite major gains, colleges and universities are still falling short. The Jan. 6 committee is back today for its fifth hearing. Ukraine leaders are awaiting news on a bid to join the European Union. The first woman of color in Congress will be honored with a portrait in the U.S. Capitol. Tonight is the NBA Draft. Scroll down for some less heavy news about ''Elvis.''
🙋🏼♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert, and here's Thursday's news.
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Jan. 6 hearing will focus on Trump's bid to hold onto power
The fifth hearing on its investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol will focus on yet another way former President Donald Trump tried to hold onto power: he allegedly tried to appoint a Justice Department leader who was sympathetic to his election fraud claims. Testimony during Tuesday's hearing showed the Trump team's failed efforts to convince election officials to recount or "find" other votes for Trump in their states, or to consider sending a roster of false electors that supported the ex-president. Read more
⭕ As new details of Trump team's fake electors scheme emerge, here's what we know.
⭕ A sedition trial involving five members of the Proud Boys has been delayed after prosecutors and defense lawyers argued key evidence gathered by the Jan. 6 committee has not been shared with them.
⭕ Here's how to watch Day 5 of the Jan 6. hearings: TV schedule, livestream.
Amid EU bid, Ukrainian leaders are optimistic
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olha Stefanishyna, said Wednesday she’s “100%” certain all European Union nations will approve Ukraine's candidacy for membership as early as Thursday, the first day of the EU leaders summit in Belgium. Stefanishyna told The Associated Press that she thinks Ukraine could be an EU member within years, not the decades that some European officials have forecast. Ukraine has already implemented about 70% of EU rules, norms, and standards, European officials have said. They warned that the country needs political and economic reforms, pointing to corruption. Read more
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🟡 Wednesday's live blog: Ukrainian forces claimed that airstrike attacks on Snake Island in the Black Sea resulted in ''significant losses'' to Russian forces.
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50 years of Title IX standing for equity, but shortfalls abound
Title IX, which turns 50 today, requires equity across a broad range of areas in academics and athletics. Despite tremendous gains during the past five decades, many colleges and universities fall short, leaving women struggling for equal footing. Paste BN's “Title IX: Falling short at 50” exposes how top U.S. colleges and universities still fail to live up to the landmark law that bans sexual discrimination in education. Reporters found that for every dollar schools spent on travel, equipment and recruiting for men's teams, they spent just 71 cents on women's teams. And schools have upheld an illusion of thousands more female athletic opportunities by abusing federal reporting rules. Read more
🔵 A new bill aims to improve gender equity in sports. Among other points, the legislation clarifies that the NCAA should be held accountable to Title IX.
🔵 A seed that has sprung into an ''amazing forest.'' Thousands of women have played key parts in advancing the role of Title IX in sports in America. Here are how several connect with each other.
🔵 To commemorate the anniversary, Paste BN Sports columnist Christine Brennan reflects on the law’s impact in her life – from playing sports in high school to becoming a sportswriter.
🎧 On today's 5 Things podcast, sports columnist Christine Brennan reflects on 50 years of Title IX. You can listen to the podcast every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your smart speaker.
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Patsy Mink, the first woman of color in Congress, to be honored with portrait at US Capitol
House leaders will unveil a portrait of the late Rep. Patsy Mink today in the U.S. Capitol to honor her historic work fighting sexual discrimination in education and sports. The Democrat was the first woman of color in Congress and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress. She championed Title IX and is credited with advocating for women's rights and social justice issues. Mink served from 1965 to 1977 and again from 1989 until she died in September of 2002. Read more
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NBA Draft welcomes league's next stars
The professional journeys of many future basketball stars begins Thursday at the 2022 NBA Draft (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). The Orlando Magic hold the No. 1 pick after finishing last season with a 22-60 record and winning the NBA Draft Lottery last month. As recently as Monday, the Magic were still evaluating their options, with the team's president, Jeff Weltman, saying it was "still early in the process." The top candidates for the pick are well-known: Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr. worked out for Orlando earlier this month, Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren met with the Magic for multiple days last week and Duke's Paolo Banchero has been working out with former Magic guard Mike Miller. Rounding out the top 5 are the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings and the Detroit Pistons. Read more
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📷 Photo of the day: Rescuers help victims after Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000 📷
An earthquake rocked eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least 1,000 people, injuring 1,500 more and destroying homes and other buildings in the rugged, mountainous region. Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada told the state-run Bakhtar News Agency the death toll from the magnitude 5.9 temblor near the Pakistani border was likely to rise. Hundreds of homes and other buildings were destroyed, he said. Read more
Click here to see photos from the scene of rubble and ruins as evacuations continue.
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Associated Press contributed reporting.