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Walmart Facing Class Action Lawsuit

On Campus

The U of A Law School is moving up in US news and world report’s list of the country’s best law schools.

The Duncan Avenue Apartments and the adjacent Duncan Avenue Community Center were a featured case study in a new book designed to help homeowners, developers and property owners understand the myriad green building rating systems used today.
The Razorbacks closed up spring practice this weekend with the red white game. The event also helped local non-profits.

 In Northwest Arkansas

A divided federal appeals court in San Francisco says Walmart Stores Inc. will face a class-action lawsuit that claims the world’s largest private employer discriminates against women workers.

City officials recently talked about imposing furlough days on city workers in order to reduce Fayetteville’s budget shortfall.

Despite Walmart’s recent success getting an alcohol permit last year, local e-z marts are not having the same luck. The state alcoholic beverage control board denied the request from the EZ Mart on Robinson Avenue in Springdale this week.

 Around the World

Ronnie Lee Gardner has chosen death by firing squad.

A suicide bomber with suspected Al Qaeda ties attacked the British ambassador’s convoy in Yemen earlier today.

American missionary Laura Silsby will appear before a court in Haiti on charges of arranging irregular travel.

 Sports Beat

The Diamond Hogs returned to Fayetteville with their tails between their legs after losing the first SEC series since dropping two of three games in baton rouge last month.

The Cavaliers, Magic, Hawks, and Heat are all in cruise control through the first round of the playoffs.

The NFL draft was good for football players from the south eastern conference and some athletes from other Arkansas schools.

Allthis and more on UATV News at 9 p.m.  Watch online or on channel 14.