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'Social Emotional Learning' Becomes Latest Battleground in School Curriculums
The term "social emotional learning" refers to the "social, emotional and character development" of children, according to Rutgers professor Dr. Maurice Elias.
'She Needed to Be Checked': Internet Backs Wife Who Confronted Husband's Female Friend
"Talk about no boundaries. She's so transparently into your husband it's almost painful," said one commenter.
'Boycotting' Kyrsten Sinema, Joe Manchin's Funders Could Help Voter Rights: MLK III
Martin Luther King Jr.'s son told Newsweek 'I don't think history is going to treat them well," after the lawmakers voted with the GOP.
Judge Alexis Krot Apologizes for Berating Cancer Patient After 200K Sign Petition
"I made a mistake. I acted intemperately. I'm very embarrassed that I did so," 31st District Judge Alexis G. Krot said in a statement Thursday.
2-Day-Old Giraffe Euthanized at San Diego Park After It Couldn't Stand
The calf was only born a few days ago, however veterinary teams at the park noticed it was not standing up
Judge Says Alaska State Agency Failed to Prove Lawyer Wasn't Fired for Political Views
A judge ruled that Governor Mike Dunleavy and his chief of staff wrongfully fired an attorney who criticized Donald Trump on her blog and social media.
Ex-Cops in George Floyd Case to Face Mostly White Jury as Judge Says Trial Not About Race
The jury selection process was much different from the one in Derek Chauvin's trial, which had a jury of half white and half nonwhite members.
Democrats' Approval of Congress Has Eroded During Biden's First Year in Office, Poll Shows
Democrats' approval of the legislative body fell 10 points in just one month as Build Back Better and voting rights stalled in the Senate.
COVID Live Updates: White House Lists Actions Taken This Week to Protect Americans
As Omicron cases are starting to decline across America, health officials are still encouraging vaccinations. The live updates for this blog have ended.
GOP Officials Demand Mike Lindell End False Election Claims About Idaho
The Idaho Republicans sent the MyPillow founder a $6,000 bill to cover the cost of an election review conducted to disprove the election lies.
3 Officers Fired After Firing Into Crowd Leaving Football Game, Killing 8-Year-Old
The borough council in Philadelphia suburb of Sharon Hill voted 6-1 on Thursday night to relieve the officers of their positions.
MLK's Son: Joe Biden Should Consider Using Executive Power on Voting Rights
Martin Luther King III told Newsweek he was "greatly disappointed" that voting legislation could not proceed in the Senate.
Less Than 30 Percent of Voters Want Trump or Biden to Run Again in 2024: Poll
While Biden has said he plans to seek another White House term, Trump has not confirmed that he'll enter the race.
Yosemite Horsetail Fall Is About To Start Glowing: How and When To See the Firefall
The spectacular illusion, which makes the Horsetail Fall waterfall appear as if it is on fire, can be witnessed from mid to late February.
Winter Weather Leads to Mass School Closures in Carolinas, Texas, Virginia
The governors of South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia each issued a state of emergency this week ahead of the forecasted winter storm.
Donald Trump at 'Substantial Risk of Prosecution' in Georgia
Norm Eisen, senior fellow of research group Brookings, said plans to bring in a special grand jury increases the chance of indictment against former president.
Watch Cheeky Bear Pull Down Family's Tree To Get Bird Feeder
The Ring footage was captured at a family home near Ocala National Park.
Veteran Shows How Daily Tasks Like Opening Biscuits Can Be Impacted by PTSD
The army veteran documented himself attempting to open a tube of biscuit dough in a video viewed over 2 million times. "These damn things are awful," he said.
Black Lawmakers Fire Back at Mitch McConnell: 'We Are American'
Charles Booker, who is running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, said he was "no less American than Mitch McConnell" and described him as a "craven man."
Bill Would Let Children Over 12 Get Vaccines Without Parents' Consent
In California, minors do not need parent consent to get the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) or Hepatitis B vaccines.
Amanda Gorman Reveals Physical Terror, Mom's Shooting Fears Over Inauguration
"The truth is I almost declined to be the inaugural poet. Why? I was terrified," Gorman wrote in an op-ed published in The New York Times.
Kyrsten Sinema 'Staggeringly Vulnerable' in 2024 After Filibuster Vote
Sinema could be facing a strong primary challenge from Arizona Democrats if she seeks re-election in 2024.