Spearman Announces Safe Schools Taskforce
State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced the formation of a Safe Schools Taskforce.
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Gift Guide: Kiddie Tech Beyond Video Games, Tablets
What to get a tech-savvy kid who’s tired of the same old tablets and video games? New toys this year range from easy-to-use sets for building circuits to a talking dinosaur powered by IBM’s Watson artificial-intelligence system.
Jackson’s 23 points lifts Akron past Arkansas 88-80
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Antino Jackson scored a career-high 23 points as Akron defeated a Southeastern Conference team for the second time in as many seasons with its 88-80 victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night.
Alleged Mastermind in Paris Attacks Involved in Planning Several Foiled Attacks
The alleged mastermind of last week’s Paris terror attacks had been involved in planning several other would-be attacks in recent months, officials say
Jared Fogle Sentenced to 15 Years
Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle was sentenced today after pleading guilty to child pornography-related charges. He will spend 15 years behind bars.
House Set to Pass Refugee Bill in Response to Paris Attacks
Six days after terrorists killed 129 people in Paris, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a GOP bill today that would effectively block Syrian and Iraqi refugees from coming to the United States without the approval of top national security officials.
Student Charged with Assault in Attack on Resource Officer
Authorities say a Beaufort County high school student has been charged with assaulting a school resource officer.
Authorities: Slain Los Angeles County Officer Was Targeted
An officer shot to death while sitting in his car in the parking lot of Downey police headquarters was apparently targeted, Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials said Thursday.
Columbia Restaurateur Admits He Hired People in US Illegally
A restaurant owner is the latest person to plead guilty in an immigration scheme that brought down South Carolina’s longest-serving sheriff.
Officials: Estimated agricultural losses from flood at $587M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials say the state’s estimated agricultural losses from last month’s floods have doubled.
