Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — A federal judge on Thursday hears arguments over whether a lawsuit against the NCAA should be expanded. The case was brought by former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon. He contends the NCAA unfairly benefits from student athletes by forcing them to sign away their licensing rights. Renee Montagne talks to NPR's Tom Goldman for more on the antitrust case.
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Judge To Decide If O'Bannon Vs. NCAA Gets Class Action Status
Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — A federal judge on Thursday hears arguments over whether a lawsuit against the NCAA should be expanded. The case was brought by former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon. He contends the NCAA unfairly benefits from student athletes by forcing them to sign away their licensing rights. Renee Montagne talks to NPR's Tom Goldman for more on the antitrust case.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Renee Montagne has business news.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Protesters In Brazil Claim Victory, Fare Hikes Rescinded
Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Two cities in Brazil have canceled bus and subway fare hikes after massive demonstrations. Anger over poor public services and government spending on sports arenas brought thousands of protesters into the streets. NPR's Lourdes Garcia Navaro reports.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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The Last Word In Business
Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne have the Last Word in business.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Report Raises Alarms About Humanities, Social Sciences Education
Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — A new report argues that humanities and social sciences are as essential to the country's economic and civic future as science and technology. The study by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences was commissioned in 2010 by a bipartisan group of members of Congress. It comes at a time when the value of the liberal arts is being challenged by economic and political forces. NPR's Cory Turner reports.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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