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This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

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Legal July 2017 Premium

TOP STORY--Russian-American Lobbyist Says He Was in Trump Son's Meeting

A Russian-American lobbyist says he attended a June 2016 meeting with President Donald Trump's son that was billed as part of a Russian government effort to help the Republican campaign.

Global July 2017

Dorms Evacuated after Bomb Threat at UCLA Recreation Center

Hundreds of students fled University of California, Los Angeles residence halls after someone called in a bomb threat to the college's recreation center Wednesday night.

Hispanic Community July 2017

Job News--IEC Giving Away 75 Scholarships at Career Coaching Open House on July 20

As part of its rebrand campaign, on July 20 International Education Corporation ("IEC") is giving away 75 scholarships to both current and prospective students — across all of its colleges nationally.

Legal July 2017 Premium

TOP STORY--APNewsBreak: House Reaches Deal to Greatly Expand GI Bill

Congressional Republicans and Democrats have reached initial agreement on the biggest expansion of college aid for military veterans in a decade, removing a 15-year time limit to tap into benefits and boosting money for thousands in the National Guard and Reserve.

Technology July 2017

$40 Million Commitment is Largest Gift in Gustavus Adolphus College History

An unprecedented $40 million gift commitment – the largest in the history of Gustavus Adolphus College and one of the largest all-time among Minnesota colleges and universities – will position Gustavus among the elite liberal arts colleges in the nation for years to come, President Rebecca M. Bergman announced.

Financing July 2017

WGU Offers $500,000 in Smart Choice Scholarships

To help students better afford investing in their future through education, Western Governors University (WGU) is now offering 250 Smart Choice Scholarships—each valued at up to $2,000—$500 per six-month term for up to four terms.

Technology July 2017 Premium

TOP STORY--Scientists Say Massive Iceberg Has Broken off in Antarctica

A vast iceberg with twice the volume of Lake Erie has broken off from a key floating ice shelf in Antarctica, scientists said Wednesday.

Global July 2017

Job News: How Likely Are You to Find Work in Your Major?

Survey Sheds Light on How the Choice of Major Can Impact Career Prospects

Technology July 2017

Syracuse University Gets $4M to Help Recruit STEM Students

Syracuse University is getting $4 million in federal money to help recruit minority students interested in science and math.

Legal July 2017 Premium

TOP STORY--At Least 16 Die in Military Plane Crash in Rural Mississippi

A U.S. military plane used for refueling crashed into a soybean field in rural Mississippi, killing at least 16 people aboard in a fiery wreck and spreading debris for miles, officials said.

Legal July 2017

10 Things to Know for Today

Donald Trump Jr. has changed his account of the 2016 meeting with the Russian lawyer. The president appears to be abandoning the idea of working with Russia to create a "cyber security unit." The battle for the last patch of ground in Mosul is nearing its end game. Afghan students planning to attend a robot competition have been denied U.S. visas.