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High schoolers threaten to sue DeSantis over ban of African American studies course

Attorney Ben Crump announced a potential lawsuit against the Florida governor after the state rejected a new Advanced Placement course, which the College Board now says it will revise.

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India's government scrambles to block a film about Modi's role in anti-Muslim riots

The BBC documentary interviews journalists, activists and victims of the 2002 unrest, which left more than 1,000 people dead. They say the prime minister, then a regional leader, looked the other way.

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Democrats are crying foul as House Republicans sort key committee assignments

Speaker Kevin McCarthy blocked two Democrats from serving on a key House panel, arguing it is in the interest of national security. Dems say the move is nothing more than political retribution.

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Odesa and other sites are added to the list of World Heritage In Danger

Odesa in Ukraine has been added to the cultural sites that UNESCO is highlighting. Also being included are ancient sites in Lebanon and Yemen.

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30 years after the siege, 'Waco' examines what led to the catastrophe

Writer Jeff Guinn draws on new interviews with federal agents and surviving Branch Davidians in his account of the confrontation, which left scores of people dead, including more than 20 children.

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15 wishes for 2023: Trailblazers tell how they'd make life on Earth a bit better

We asked for a wish from expert wishers around the globe — from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to MacArthur "genius" grantee Gregg Gonsalves to Melva Acostaa, who runs a soup kitchen in Peru.

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NPR and 'New York Times' ask judge to unseal documents in Fox defamation case

NPR and The New York Times are seeking to convince a Delaware court to unseal documents to see whether Fox News defamed Dominion Voting Systems over claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential race.

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'Sesame Street' co-creator Lloyd Morrisett dies at 93

Sparked in part by the civil rights movement, the show aimed to teach children basic skills. His hope was to "help those children who would otherwise not succeed in school, do better," he said.

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Bolsonaro backers in Florida decry what they see as a stolen election in Brazil

Bolsonaro, who lost his presidential re-election bid late last year, has been staying in an Orlando suburb since Dec. 30. Some supporters have traveled from Brazil in hopes of seeing him.

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U.S., Germany pledge tanks to Ukraine, signaling heavy fighting ahead

The U.S. and Germany had resisted sending tanks for months. This marks the latest upgrade in heavy weapons for Ukraine and comes amid growing expectations the fighting will soon escalte.

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Microsoft applications like Outlook and Teams were down for thousands of users

Microsoft says it rolled back a network change that may have caused thousands to lose access to its apps Wednesday morning. Key workplace engines like Teams, Outlook and Sharepoint were impacted.

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'Children of the State' examines the American juvenile justice system

In a new book, Jeff Hobbs, author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace,looks at the evolution of the juvenile justice system in America — primarily through people, not statistics.

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Germany agrees to send its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine after weeks of pressure

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday his country will export more than a dozen of its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. The move follows weeks of pressure from western allies.

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The number of journalist deaths worldwide rose nearly 50% in 2022 from previous year

A total of 67 journalists died around the world in 2022, a watchdog group said, largely driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and civil unrest following the assassination of Haiti's president.

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How ancient seeds from the Fertile Crescent could help save us from climate change

Some of the tens of thousands of seeds stored at a facility in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley may hold keys to helping the planet's food supply adapt to climate change. Many seeds were saved from Syria's war.

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To reignite the joy of childhood, learn to live on 'toddler time'

The days might seem long, but the years go by quickly, friends warned when my son was born. I wanted to savor each precious memory, but how? Living on "toddler time," showed me the way.

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America, we have a problem. People aren't feeling engaged with their work

A new Gallup report finds employee engagement in the U.S. fell in 2022 to 32%. Young people in particular reported feeling less cared about at work and having fewer opportunities to learn and grow.

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Do you use these words when you apologize? It's time to stop, researchers say

A new book draws from a broad range of research to explain the power of apologies, why we don't always get good ones, and the best way to tell someone you're sorry.

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Survey shows a lack of Holocaust awareness in the country that was home to Anne Frank

The survey commissioned by a U.S.-based group found that the number of Dutch respondents who believe the Holocaust is a myth was higher than in any of the other five nations previously surveyed.

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The FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby food

Toxic metal can be harmful to developing brains. New lead targets are part of a broad FDA imitative to reduce children's exposure to the lowest levels possible.

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A New York shelter says Ralphie the dog is a jerk, but it still wants him adopted

Ralphie the dog has been adopted twice, but his owners did not keep him. The Niagara SPCA said he has a hard time being told no and may be prone to ankle biting.

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A judge orders the release of a Hawaii man in the case of a 1991 rape and murder

A judge ordered Albert Schweitzer released from prison after his attorneys presented evidence and argued he didn't commit the 1991 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman visiting Hawaii.

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At least 18 dead in 3 days after mass shootings in California devastate 2 communities

The shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, two towns just hundreds of miles apart in California, share devastating similarities.

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Only one player won the writers' election this year for the Baseball Hall of Fame

Scott Rolen, a seven-time All-Star third baseman, played with the Philadelphia, St. Louis, Toronto and Cincinnati teams over a 17-season career. None of the 27 other players won enough votes.

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2 Memphis Fire Department employees are 'relieved of duty' after Tyre Nichols' death

Nichols died on Jan. 10, three days after he was stopped by Memphis police for reckless driving. Five Memphis police officers have been fired following an investigation into Nichols' death.

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Police in Washington state search for a man suspected of fatally shooting 3 people

Three people were shot minutes apart in Yakima, Wash., overnight, and the suspected killer remains at large, police said.

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The U.K. government says more than 200 child asylum-seekers are missing

A U.K. official said more than 200 children and teenagers under 18 were missing from government-approved accommodation. A newspaper reported dozens were abducted outside a hotel and bundled into cars.

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McConnell says McCarthy should take the lead on negotiating the debt ceiling standoff

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has placed the onus on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to negotiate a debt ceiling solution with the White House.

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Journalist Victor S. Navasky has died. For years, he led The Nation.

Navasky's journalism and influence were a clarion call for the left.

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Panic! at the Disco is ending after nearly two decades

Brendon Urie, the band's frontman and last remaining original member, made the announcement on Instagram. He said with he and his wife expecting their first child, he wants to focus on his family.

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