The US Department of Education is investigating five medical schools for alleged racial discrimination in admissions, amid a wider crackdown on diversity initiatives. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON, July 22 - The U.S. Department of Education said on Wednesday it launched new probes into five medical schools over their admissions practices, marking the latest attempt by President Donald Trump's administration to crack down on diversity initiatives. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.