Fla. County’s Discipline Program Questioned After School Shooting
In 2013, Broward County school officials began a program designed to keep kids who commit misdemeanors out of the juvenile justice system. It’s become a flashpoint since the Parkland shooting.
Hawaii’s Lava Flows Force More Residents Out Of Their Homes
A volcanic eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island has spewed lava and toxic gases into residential neighborhoods, days after the shift in volcanic activity first prompted evacuations.
Southern Baptist Women Are ‘Shocked’ By Church Leader’s Comments
More than 2,000 women claim a seminary president has “an unbiblical view of authority, womanhood, and sexuality” and should not be allowed to continue in leadership.
N.Y. Attorney General Resigns After 4 Women Allege Physical Attacks
The New Yorker reports the women, with whom Schneiderman had romantic relationships, say he physically abused them. Schneiderman denies the accusations but says they prevent him from doing his work.
Sessions Says ‘Zero Tolerance’ For Illegal Border Crossers, Vows To Divide Families
The administration says there has been a surge of illegal border crossings, especially by families. Immigrant advocates say the people are seeking asylum under international law.
Kennedy Center Joins Institutions Stripping Bill Cosby Of Awards
As the comedian awaits sentencing for a conviction for aggravated indecent assault, the prestigious arts institution rescinded its Honors award and Mark Twain humor prize.
How Puerto Rico Plans To Spend $1.5 Billion In Federal Recovery Grants
The grants were provided by the Department of Housing And Urban Development, and most of the money will go to rebuilding damaged homes and businesses.
Decorated Taekwondo Athlete Steven Lopez Temporarily Barred Amid Assault Claims
The 39-year-old has won three Olympic medals — including two golds — and five World Championships. At least five women have accused him and his brother Jean Lopez of sexual assault.
Security Has Improved, But The American Voting System Is Still Vulnerable
Six months before Election Day 2018, efforts to secure U.S. voting systems have made considerable progress — but there is still a long ways to go.
Pentagon Wants To Deploy ‘Low-Yield’ Nuclear Weapons To Deter Russia From Similar Ones
Even as the Trump administration excoriates Iran and North Korea on nuclear arms, Congress is set to fund a new, “low-yield” atomic weapon. The Pentagon says one is needed to plausibly deter any plans by Russia to use smaller nukes. Critics say such a …
University Of California Employees Go On Strike Demanding Pay Increases
Thousands of University of California employees went on strike Monday to start the first of a three-day protest. Their primary demand: pay increases.
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