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Nex Benedict's Oklahoma school district violated federal law, investigation finds
Owasso Public Schools, the district where Nex Benedict died following a fight at school, violated federal law, according to the U.S. Department of Education.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Department of Education deems Nex Benedict's Oklahoma school district in violation of Title IX
The Department of Education announced Wednesday that the Owasso school district in Oklahoma violated Title IX due to sexual harassment in its schools, a finding that comes months after the death of ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Oregon school district calls on Cruz to take down transgender ads
An Oregon school district on Thursday asked Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) campaign to take down two ads targeting transgender athletes because they include a photograph of two minor girls who are not ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban
It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classroomsTech - ABC News - November 8 -
Why some Ohio school districts are arming teachers and staff with firearms
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Kenosha school district says potential school shooting thwarted by staff; teen arrested
A suspect was taken into custody Thursday after Wisconsin police said a teenager attempted to enter an elementary school in Kenosha while potentially armed.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Oklahoma AG says schools superintendent can't mandate prayer video
Oklahoma's attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Parks, zoo, schools close in Pakistan as residents choke on record-breaking smog
Authorities in a broad swath of eastern Pakistan have closed all parks and museums because of record-breaking smog that already has prompted the closure of schools and government offices and has ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
South Carolina trans student sues school district and state over bathroom rule
An eighth grade transgender boy, who was allegedly threatened with expulsion for using the boys restroom, is suing his school district and the state.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin: Letting Oklahoma public school educators teach the Bible is a 'slippery slope'
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said that letting Oklahoma public school educators teach the Bible is a “slippery slope” if the teachers “may not be believers” themselves. Mullin, who ...Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago -
Harris wins Nebraska's 2nd district
Vice President Harris is projected to win Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, in the third time ever that Nebraska has split its electoral votes, according to Decision Desk HQ. Nebraska is one ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump wins Oklahoma
Former President Trump easily won Oklahoma on Tuesday, The Hill/Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projects. The victory nets the former president seven more Electoral College votes. Trump won the state in ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
LA district attorney recommends resentencing for Menéndez brothers
The brothers said they killed their parents an 1989 after years of sexual, physical and psychological abuse. George Gascón, the Los Angeles county district attorney, has recommended that the ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
LA district attorney requests Menendez brothers be resentenced
The LA district attorney has filed a request for a judge to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for the 1989 killing of their parents. It comes in the wake of popular documentaries about the case and ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
L.A. district attorney recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers
On Thursday, the Los Angeles district attorney recommended a resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez amid new evidence. The brothers have been behind bars for 34 years, serving a life sentence ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Democrats flip newly redrawn Alabama House district
Shomari Figures, a former aide to Attorney General Merrick Garland, is projected to win his House race in Alabama's newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. His ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump wins key Maine congressional district
Former President Trump has won the one Electoral College vote Maine’s 2nd Congressional District carries, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection, giving the Republican a potentially critical ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Rep. Caraveo concedes in Colorado District 8 fight
Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) on Sunday conceded her reelection race to Republican Gabe Evans, in a win for the GOP as they inch closer to winning control of the lower chamber. The close race for ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Severe weather rips through Oklahoma
Multiple people were injured early Sunday morning after severe weather, and possible tornadoes, tore through Oklahoma. Tens of thousands of people are without power. NBC News’ Guad Venegas is there.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Philadelphia district attorney sues Musk over $1M giveaway
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) sued Elon Musk and America PAC, the billionaire’s pro-Trump super PAC, Monday over their daily $1 million giveaways to registered swing state ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Harris holds 12-point lead in key Nebraska congressional district: Poll
Vice President Harris leads former President Trump 54 percent to 42 percent in Nebraska's "blue dot" Omaha presidential electoral voting bloc, according to a recent poll.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Rep. Don Bacon seeks to outrun Trump in Nebraska's blue-leaning district
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) is hoping to outrun former President Trump in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, which has been trending blue and is set to play a key role in the contentious ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
How one congressional district in Nebraska could swing the election
Nebraska's allocation method, which was adopted before the 1992 election, was long seen as an innocuous curiosity.Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans wins reelection in Virginia Beach district
Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) on Tuesday won reelection to Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects, defeating a challenge from Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal. Kiggans, a former ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Randall becomes first woman, LGBTQ person to represent Washington's 6th district
Democrat Emily Randall was projected to win her bid for Washington’s 6th Congressional District Tuesday, making history as the first woman and openly LGBTQ person elected to represent the district ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Scott Perry holds off challenge for Pennsylvania's 10th District
Incumbent Rep. Scott Perry (R) has guarded his seat from Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson, according to a projection from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Last month, Cook Political Report shifted ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Vulnerable Republican Dave Schweikert wins reelection in Arizona swing district
Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is the projected winner of Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Schweikert has represented parts of Phoenix and Scottsdale, ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
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Army vet Gabe Evans flips Colorado House district red
Colorado State Rep. Gabe Evans (R) has won the race for the state's 8th Congressional District, The Hill/Decision Desk HQ projects. Evans, an Army combat veteran, defeated one-term Rep. Yadira ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Republican Juan Ciscomani wins reelection in contested Arizona district
Rep. John Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) has won his reelection bid in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, The Hill/Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projects. Ciscomani defeated Democratic challenger Kirsten Engel ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Thune faces first Trump loyalty test
So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.Politics - Politico - 6 days ago -
Newsom to allow District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman to lead Menendez
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Swarm of tornadoes slams into Oklahoma City area
An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
Aerial footage shows damage left by Oklahoma tornadoes
A trail of destruction was left after multiple tornadoes tore through the state.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Tornadoes tear through Oklahoma with more storms on the way
Oklahoma was hit by a string of tornadoes and heavy rain, leveling several homes and business and leaving at least 11 people injured. More severe weather is in the forecast for the region, bringing ...Top stories - NBC News - November 4
