Black parents say movement to ban critical race theory is ruining their children’s education
By Nicquel Terry Ellis and Eva McKend, CNN When Danielle Atkinson’s daughter brought home a second-grade assignment that highlighted…
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Durbin: Prisons chief has ‘no intention of reforming’ system
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is lambasting the director of the beleaguered…
Continue Reading Court weighs groping suit against Indiana over ex-top lawyer
By TOM DAVIES Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A lawyer for women who say they were drunkenly groped by Indiana’s former attorney general has…
Continue Reading US appeals court to rehear Tennessee abortion ban argument
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has signaled it might be willing to let…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: What are the rules for travelers entering the US?
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer President Joe Biden’s latest measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 will increase the hassle factor of…
Continue ReadingHarris brushes off question on staff shake-up after senior adviser announces departure
By Donald Judd and Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday offered praise for her departing senior adviser, Symone Sanders,…
Continue Reading Biden to attend Kennedy Center Honors, resuming tradition
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will be in the house for the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday. Biden…
Continue ReadingKMOV I-Team helps return antique watch to family
By JOHN O’SULLIVAN Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A wristwatch is supposed to keep time,…
Continue ReadingAdult sperm whale carcass washes up on Kauai, Hawaii’s north shore
By Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story LIHUE, Hawaii (KITV) — The carcass of an adult sperm whale has…
Continue Reading UAW votes for direct election of leaders in wake of scandal
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Members of the United Auto Workers union have overwhelmingly approved picking their leaders by direct…
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EPA announces over $109 million in water infrastructure funding for Arizona
On December 2, Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced funding focusing on the EPA’s…
Continue Reading Court hears debate over accused synagogue shooter’s words
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Pittsburgh synagogue massacre defendant’s statements at the…
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Vikings bring DT Tomlinson back from COVID-19 reserve list
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have activated defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson from the COVID-19 reserve list. Tomlinson is a welcomed…
Continue Reading Blues’ Binnington, Faulk enter NHL COVID-19 protocol
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Justin Faulk have entered the NHL’s COVID-19…
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Man arrested in death of Jacqueline Avant, music icon’s wife
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in the death of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, who was fatally shot at the…
Continue Reading Man arrested in death of Jacqueline Avant, music icon’s wife
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in the death of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, who was fatally shot at the…
Continue Reading No. 2 Wolverines, No. 15 Hawkeyes play for Big Ten title
By The Associated Press With the losing streak to Ohio State finally over, No. 2 Michigan will focus Saturday on ending its Big Ten titel drought.…
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4 officers denied immunity over 2017 fatal arrest attempt
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Four Phoenix police officers were denied qualified immunity in a lawsuit over the death of a…
Continue Reading EPA outlines $7.4B for water infrastructure headed to states
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — States, Native American tribes and U.S. territories are set to receive $7.4 billion in 2022…
Continue Reading Women’s tennis’ China stance could be unique, cost millions
By STEPHEN WADE and HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writers The stand the women’s professional tennis tour is taking in China over concern about…
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