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Malta academic in Trump probe often vanishes after scandals
LONDON (AP) — The Maltese academic who allegedly dropped the first hint that Russians would interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election has gone missing — and an Associated Press investigation shows that this isn’t…
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Kentucky school system gets extra security post-threats
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky school system says state and local authorities are providing extra security following the arrest of a man who state police say made “credible and imminent” threats. The Lexington Herald-Leader…
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Video: Elementary teacher drags, kicks student out of class
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) — An elementary school teacher in South Carolina is accused of dragging an 11-year-old student to the edge of her classroom before kicking him out of way to shut the door.…
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Police: Suspect arrested in threat against Virginia schools
Manassas police were alerted Sunday night to the threat posted to Instagram. The threatened schools, Osbourn High and Baldwin Elementary schools, have an increased police presence Monday.
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ACLU joins students’ fight against summer school fees in Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County Public Schools may soon find itself in a court battle over summer school fees that the ACLU says have prevented some students from graduating.
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How have textbooks portrayed climate change?
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Brett Levy, University at Albany, State University of New York and Lauren Collet-Gildard, University at Albany, State University of…
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Louisiana elementary school teacher accused of child rape
BENTON, La. (AP) — A Louisiana elementary school teacher is accused of rape and video voyeurism of children. News agencies report that Benton Elementary School physical education teacher Aubrey “Perry” Norcross was arrested Wednesday on…
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Lawsuit: School board candidate doesn’t live in district
Clinton-resident Rhonda Pugh sued Prince George’s County school board candidate Arun Puracken Friday, saying he lied about living in a house she owns.
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Authorities hunt for 2nd suspect in Georgia police shooting
Two teen-aged suspects, including one who is still being sought by police, were charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a George police officer.
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Crosses part of memorial for Texas school shooting victims
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) — Crosses and flowers are part of a memorial for 10 people slain this spring in a shooting at a Texas school. The Galveston County Daily News reports that dedication ceremonies…
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Dozens hurt in floor collapse at S. Carolina condo party
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The floor of a condominium clubhouse near Clemson University collapsed during a large private party early Sunday, hurtling dozens of people into the basement, authorities said. About 30 people were taken…
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Student threatens teacher with fake gun outside Paris
PARIS (AP) — France’s president has called for stronger punishments for students who threaten teachers after a pupil brandished a fake gun in a classroom. A video that went viral earlier this week showed the…
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Montgomery Co. teen arrested after making threats against high school
On Oct. 12, multiple students at Walter Johnson High School told their school resource officer that Luis Cabrera posted a threatening photo and statement to Snapchat.
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As absentee voting underway, students train to volunteer at Fairfax Co. polls
Absentee voting in Virginia is in full swing, and as voters head to 10 polling locations across the county, students are preparing to help out at the polls on Nov. 6.
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Alexandria students, agencies aim to curb underage drinking with ‘Sticker Shock’
Operation Sticker Shock is underway in Alexandria. And it’s probably not what you think.
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