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Karyn Kirby, whose son, Isaiah Kirby, was shot and killed by police in East Lansing
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Police release 911 calls and video connected to fatal shooting of Michigan State student

Seattle Police Department.
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U.S. NEWS

Suspect arrested in connection with killing of transgender University of Washington student

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Personal Finance

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How to save thousands of dollars on college tuition

Families might assume costs are locked in for the fall. They’re not.
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Education

Widely used educational software that many parents say makes kids ‘miserable’ faces backlash

Families and educators say they’re fed up with the software’s personalized lessons, which feature repetitive cartoons and slow voice-overs.
Ward Wooden, 14, demonstrates a math session on i-Ready at his family’s home in Studio City, CA, on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Ward Wooden, 14, demonstrates a math session on i-Ready at his family’s home in Studio City, CA, on Monday, May 11, 2026.
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U.S. news

U.S. news

Student blasts school board for not axing member who said she was ‘hot’

Many residents called for Keith Ervin to be removed from his post. The board agreed to censure him, but he has kept his position.
Keith Ervin gives a statement during the Washington County Schools Board of Education Emergency Meeting on April 8, 2026.
Keith Ervin gives a statement during the Washington County Schools Board of Education Emergency Meeting on April 8, 2026.
6d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

Search underway after University of Washington student is fatally stabbed

Police say the victim was found in the laundry room of an off-campus apartment building.
Nordheim Court, University of Washington campus housing.
Nordheim Court, University of Washington campus housing.
10d ago

Tech News

Tech News

Cyberattack hits Canvas learning management system

The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach at Instructure, the company behind Canvas, a threat analyst said.
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Education Schools Canvas Outage
10d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

More than a dozen former NFL players join sex abuse lawsuits against Ohio State University

All say the late Dr. Richard Strauss preyed on them decades ago when they played football for the Buckeyes.
Students play soccer with the Ohio Stadium in the background
Students play soccer with the Ohio Stadium in the background
11d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

Former Ohio State official testifies Rep. Jim Jordan ‘probably knew’ about campus abuse

The testimony was among unsealed sworn depositions in a lawsuit alleging Ohio State failed to protect students from an abusive campus doctor.
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
13d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

Cornell president accused of backing car into protester says he was victim of 'harassment'

Michael Kotlikoff said he was peacefully leaving a debate about Gaza when, he alleged, protesters surrounded his car.
Video shows Cornell students following President Kotlikoff to his car and surrounding the car to prevent him from leaving after the Cornell Political Union event.
Video shows Cornell students following President Kotlikoff to his car and surrounding the car to prevent him from leaving after the Cornell Political Union event.
20d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

Suspect in murder of Florida college students asked ChatGPT about putting person in dumpster

Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of University of South Florida students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.
University of South Florida students Nahida S. Bristy and Zamil Limon.
University of South Florida students Nahida S. Bristy and Zamil Limon.
25d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules

The ACLU said the decision "tramples those rights" of families "to choose how, when and if to provide their children with religious instruction."
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Ten Commandments Texas

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A child holds a Garfield comic book during an LAUSD board meeting in Los Angeles, on April 21, 2026.
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Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits

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Education Department headquarters will relocate as part of Trump's dismantling

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U.S. news

Texas professor sues school after he was placed on leave over pro-Palestinian talk

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Trump administration

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department

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Moms for Liberty and teachers unions are unlikely allies fighting laptops in schools

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Old Dominion shooter purchased stolen gun days before attack, ATF says