California school district at center of earlier controversy is sued over critical race theory ban
A Southern California school board at odds with state officials and local residents this summer over its rejection of social studies curriculum that includes gay rights is now being sued regarding a different policy decision.
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It's official: Blackpink's Jisoo is dating actor Ahn Bo-hyun
Blackpink singer Jisoo is dating actor Ahn Bo-hyun, the stars' talent agencies said, in a rare departure from the secrecy that typically surrounds celebrity relationships in South Korea.
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AP PHOTOS: A shepherd keeps up the ancient rite of guiding sheep across northern Spain
VIDANGOZ, Spain (AP) — A fine cloud of dust drifts across the sun-drenched landscape. The tinkling of sheep bells floats in the air, announcing the movement of 1,000 sheep and some goats through an ancient Spanish transhumance — or livestock migration — route.
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Former Maryland college town mayor pleads guilty to 140 child pornography charges
The former mayor of a Maryland college town pleaded guilty Wednesday to 140 charges stemming from child pornography possession and distribution, prosecutors said.
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China wants to limit minors to no more than two hours a day on their phones
China is proposing new measures to curb the amount of time that kids and teens can spend on their phones, as the country takes aim at internet addiction and tries to cultivate "good morality" and "socialist values" among minors.
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Man accused of firing a gun outside a Jewish school in Memphis faces multiple charges
A man accused of firing shots outside a Memphis, Tennessee, Jewish school he was allegedly trying to enter now faces multiple charges, including attempted murder in the second degree, authorities said Wednesday.
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Another former Northwestern University football player is suing the school over alleged racism and hazing
Former Northwestern University offensive lineman Ramon Diaz is suing the school and its recently fired football coach Pat Fitzgerald over allegations of racism and hazing during his time on the team -- joining a succession of similar accusations against the university's athletic programs.
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Travis King's sister says US soldier who crossed into North Korea is 'not the type to just disappear'
Family members of US Army Pvt. Travis King said Wednesday night that they had no reason to believe the soldier,
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Barr says he believes Trump 'knew well he lost the election'
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said Wednesday that he believes Donald Trump "knew well he lost the election," speaking to CNN on the eve of the former president's arraignment in the special counsel's probe into 2020 election interference.
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Trump set to return to Washington for monumental court date -- but a national catharsis is unlikely
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday is expected to return to the epicenter of his alleged bid to overthrow the 2020 election to answer historic charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States.
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Financially struggling university in West Virginia closes down, leaving students scrambling
A small West Virginia university will close down after financial struggles, leaving many students frantically searching for another option as the start of the new academic year approaches.
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Orlando Magic NBA team donated $50,000 to a DeSantis super PAC, drawing scrutiny and criticism
The contribution from the professional basketball team to Never Back Down, a group supporting the Florida governor's campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, has drawn attention and criticism from Democrats and LGBTQ activists in the state.
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