Texas high school caves to ‘woke’ culture over dress-code controversy
A West Texas school district on Monday unanimously voted for a change in the student dress code policy that eliminates gender-specific language, according to reports.
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Derek Chauvin to spend most of his time in cell, one hour a day of exercise, corrections officials say
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, spent his first night in custody Tuesday as he awaits sentencing and will spend the majority of his time in his prison cell.
Los Angeles City Council approves motion to replace mandatory homeless cleanups with ‘voluntary compliance’
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a motion Tuesday that replaces the city's mandatory cleanups of homeless encampments "with a preference for voluntary compliance whenever possible," the City News Service reported.
FBI puts law enforcement nationwide on notice about increase in crime, ‘remain vigilant’
The FBI is warning local law enforcement agencies to prepare for potential increases in crime over the next few months as the summer season kicks off and more people continue to get vaccinated in an effort to resume normal daily life.
Pennsylvania Wawa turns into deadly shooting scene
A man opened fire at a Wawa store in Pennsylvania early Wednesday, killing a truck driver who was pumping gas and wounding another man before taking his own life, according to FOX 29.
Florida superintendent’s Parkland shooting testimony leads to perjury charge arrest
Two school officials in Broward County, Florida, which includes Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, have been arrested in connection with a grand jury probe into the district.
Derek Chauvin’s personal history: About his ex-wife, stepchildren, past discipline and more
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, was married with two stepchildren before video of the fatal arrest went viral.
Minneapolis’ George Floyd Square features special instructions for White people
White people wanting to visit George Floyd Square, the intersection where the 46-year-old Black man died last May, will need to heed special instructions.
US Virgin Islands police can’t confirm Sarm Heslop arrived on boyfriend’s yacht before she went missing
Virgin Islands police cannot “independently confirm” that Sarm Heslop, the British woman who has been missing for more than six weeks, ever stepped foot on her boyfriend’s yacht the evening before her disappearance was first reported.
Virginia county allocating more than $6M for ‘equity and equity training’
Loudoun County, Virginia, is planning to allocate more than $6 million for "equity" and "equity training" as part of its fiscal year 2022 budget, raising questions about how the county is responding to parents' concerns on the issue.