George Washington University rescinds Cosby's doctorate

The U.S. capital's George Washington University is rescinding comedian Bill Cosby's honorary doctorate because of the allegations of sexual assault against him, its president said on Monday. The Washington college's practice has been not to pull a degree because of information that surfaced after it was awarded, but the allegations have distressed alumni and students who have been sexually assaulted, President Steven Knapp said. "I have therefore decided that the university will rescind Mr. Cosb