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December 11

North Carolina lawmaker accuses school officials of violating parental rights bill in fiery hearing

North Carolina school district faced GOP fury over alleged parental rights law violations in a fiery hearing Wednesday over LGBTQ books.

December 11

Kentucky State University shooting suspect charged with murder is parent of a student

Kentucky State University dorm shooting leaves student dead as police investigate what led parent to open fire in Whitney M. Young Jr. residence hall.

December 11

Nikki Haley's son says 'this isn't the country for you' if you can't choose your loyalty

Nikki Haley's son calls for ending dual citizenship and barring naturalized citizens from office in Fox News interview about national loyalty concerns.

December 11

McMahon recounts story of reassuring parent of special needs that funding will continue as department shrinks

At the American Principles Project Gala, Education Secretary Linda McMahon outlined her vision to return education control to states and local communities.

December 10

Obama surprises Chicago students in Santa hat for holiday library story time reading session

Former President Barack Obama surprised elementary students at a Chicago Public Library branch, reading to them and joking around while wearing a festive Santa hat.

December 10

Former music teacher allegedly groomed and had inappropriate relationship with teen student

Former high school music teacher Ciara Picard surrendered to police on sexual assault charges after reportedly admitting her interactions with a former student "crossed the line."

December 10

North Carolina lawmaker presses school officials on explicit books

North Carolina State Rep. Brenden Jones grills Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district officials on books he says aren't in compliance with Parents' Bill of Rights state law. (video courtesy: Rep. Brenden H. Jones)

December 10

Baldwin Wallace student government votes down Turning Point USA chapter after campus hostility

The Baldwin Wallace University student government rejected a Turning Point USA chapter in 16-3 vote, although the school president supported its approval.

December 10

Trump announces Gold Card immigration initiative is 'here today' with live applications

President Trump announced the Trump Gold Card immigration initiative is now live, promising a streamlined citizenship path for qualified and vetted applicants.

December 10

Cracker Barrel restaurant chain pays thousands to students, settling discrimination claims

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces a Cracker Barrel settlement over allegations students with disabilities were mistreated at a Waldorf restaurant.