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Chicago Tribune · 49m

Civil rights investigation opened into Illinois’ largest high school district following Tribune-ProPublica investigation

The Illinois attorney general’s office is investigating whether one of the state’s largest school districts, located in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, violated civil rights laws when police issued

Washington Examiner · 31m

Support rising for both gun restrictions and arming teachers, poll shows

In the wake of the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school that left at least 19 children and two adults dead, voters broadly support certain firearm restrictions, but a majority also supports a

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CBS News · 57m

Schools across the U.S. have increased police presence

The response comes as new questions arise about the police presence at Robb Elementary the day of the shooting arise.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 3h

A third of Philly’s building inspectors have quit since 2019. Critics say that threatens public safety.

Anthony Bronico joined the city Department of Licenses & Inspections in 2014, the year after a botched demolition job triggered a building collapse that destroyed an adjacent Salvation Army building

Apple’s Tim Cook donates $100,000 to help Alabama high school band

Want more state education news? Sign up for The Alabama Education Lab’s free, weekly newsletter, Ed Chat. The notes Apple CEO Tim Cook played on the trombone may be long gone from the halls of

Senate set to vote on domestic terrorism bill despite GOP opposition

The vote to begin debate on the bill is almost certain to fall short of the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome Republican opposition.

Allentown Morning Call · 34m

Allentown Council delays Mayor Matt Tuerk’s plan for pandemic relief spending, wants input from public on potential projects

Allentown has $28 million left in its American Rescue Plan fund, but it may be a while before the money gets put to use. Mayor Matt Tuerk earlier this month announced plans for the remaining dollars.

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Washington Examiner · 11h

Jim Jordan fires back at Jan. 6 panel subpoena with list of demands

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) responded to a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot by sharing a list of demands and criticizing the investigation.

Associated Press · 1h

Senate panel approves Michelle Childs for DC appeals court

South Carolina jurist Michelle Childs — recently under consideration for a slot on the U.S. Supreme Court — is one step closer to confirmation for the federal court typically seen as a proving ground

The Columbus Dispatch · 14m

Three years after Dayton attack, Texas shooting fuels anger over Ohio inaction on guns

As Ohio GOP lawmakers respond to the latest school shooting with teacher firearms training, they and Gov. Mike DeWine face criticism for gun violence inaction.

Associated Press · 2h

Police face questions over response to Texas school shooting

Law enforcement authorities faced questions and criticism Thursday over how much time elapsed before they stormed a Texas elementary school classroom and put a stop to the rampage by a gunman who

The Wall Street Journal. · 3h

Covid-19 Deaths Hover Near Lows, but Older Americans at Risk Even With Vaccines

The nearly 300 deaths reported daily are again mostly among seniors, underscoring hazards for the more vulnerable while the overall population appears less at risk.

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