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'Grooming': The ubiquitous buzzword in LGBTQ school debate

Proponents of restrictions on how U.S. public schools address sexual orientation and gender identity say their ultimate goal is to allow parents more involvement in their children's education and ensure classroom materials are age-appropriate. But in heated debates at school…

Jan. 6 panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump's phone calls

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump’s phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building. That's from a…

‘Don’t Say Gay' bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, a policy that has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics who argue it marginalizes LGBTQ…

Judge: Trump likely committed crimes related to election

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has asserted it is “more likely than not” that former President Donald Trump committed crimes in his attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election. The ruling ordered the release of more than…

Walmart to end cigarette sales in some stores

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart will no longer sell cigarettes in some of its stores though tobacco sales can be a significant revenue generator. Wall Street Journal was the first to report the development Monday. It noted some stores in…

9 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Having A Baby

Did you know, according to Bankrate, the average cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 is approximately $233,000? That includes everything from diapers to college tuition! Before you get pregnant, you need to prepare yourself mentally and…

Shooting at Chicago area shopping mall kills 1, wounds teen

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Police say a masked gunman opened fire in a suburban Chicago shopping mall, leaving one man dead and wounding at least one other person. Rosemont Police Sgt. Joe Balogh told the Chicago Tribune on Saturday that…

It's National Epilepsy Awareness Day

March 26th is National Epilepsy Awareness Day! Also known as 'Purple Day,' the event aims to spread awareness on the neurological condition that affects nearly 50 million people worldwide. Many people who honor the day choose to wear purple in…