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Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it

By LOUISA MOLLER Click here for updates on this story     BROOKLINE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Brookline schools claiming the district didn’t do enough to protect a Black student who was racially bullied. The student’s lawyers say the issues go beyond Brookline into other Massachusetts communities. Brookline racism complaint

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US arrests a former Green Beret over the failed 2020 raid into Venezuela to remove Maduro

Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A former U.S. Green Beret who organized a failed cross-border raid in 2020 to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested in New York. An unsealed federal indictment out of Tampa, Florida, accuses Jordan Goudreau and a Venezuelan partner of violating U.S. arms control laws when they allegedly

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Why does Vermont keep flooding? It’s complicated, but experts warn it could become the norm

Associated Press Vermont is flooding and experts say the state could see catastrophic events for the foreseeable future. Climate change is fueling stronger and more persistent storms and the state’s infrastructure lags along the Green Mountains’ riverside villages. Now, these towns are the epicenter of a flooding conundrum that state and federal officials are scrambling

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Michigan Supreme Court restores minimum wage and sick leave laws reversed by Republicans years ago

Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has overruled the Legislature and reinstated major changes to the state’s minimum wage and sick leave laws. It’s victory for low-wage workers and especially people paid with tips. The court ruled 4-3 that Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution. The laws were the result of a

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Jacob Zuma Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jacob Zuma, former president of South Africa. Zuma survived at least half a dozen no-confidence votes during his presidency. Personal Birth date: April 12, 1942 Birth place: Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa Birth name: Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma Father: Gcinamazwi Zuma, police officer Mother:

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Jim McGreevey Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jim McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey.PersonalBirth date: August 6, 1957Birth place: Jersey City, New JerseyBirth name: James Edward McGreeveyFather: Jack McGreevey, trucking company directorMother: Veronica (Smith) McGreevey, teacherMarriages: Dina (Matos) McGreevey (2000-2008, divorced); Kari (Schutz) McGreevey (1991-1997, divorced) Children: with Dina (Matos)

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Voting Rights Act Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which serves to protect and enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments. It was enacted in response to voter suppression in the 1960s by state governments, local governments and law enforcement. Important sectionsOriginal jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South

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2024 Presidential Debates Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the 2024 presidential debates. August 23, 2023 Event Type: Republican DebateLocation: Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, WIHosts: Fox News, Young America’s Foundation and Rumble Moderators: Bret Baier and Martha MacCallumParticipants: Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Asa Hutchinson, Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim ScottTranscript September 27,

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Bill Clinton Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) – Here’s a look at the life of Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United States.PersonalBirth date: August 19, 1946Birth place: Hope, ArkansasBirth name: William Jefferson Blythe IIIFather: William BlytheMother: Virginia (Kelley) BlytheMarriage: Hillary (Rodham) Clinton (October 11, 1975-present)Children: Chelsea Victoria, February 27, 1980Education: Georgetown University, B.S., 1968; Oxford University, Rhodes

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Robert Redford Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning filmmaker, philanthropist and environmentalist Robert Redford.PersonalBirth date: August 18, 1936 Death date: September 16, 2025Birth place: Santa Monica, California Birth name: Charles Robert Redford Jr.Father: Charles Redford Sr., an accountant Mother: Martha (Hart) RedfordMarriages: Sibylle Szaggars (July 11, 2009-present); Lola Van Wagenen

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Ismail Haniyeh Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader in Gaza. Personal Birth date: 1962 Death date: July 31, 2024 Birth place: Shati refugee camp, near Gaza City Father: Father was a fisherman Marriage: Amal Haniyeh Children: 13 Education: Islamic University of Gaza, 1987 Religion: Muslim Timeline 1987-1988 – Joins

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Wildfire safety tips from the experts

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Walls of bright orange flames. Harrowing escapes. The charred shells of what’s left behind. It’s hard not to be terrified by images of deadly wildfires. Jon Heggie – who has been a division chief with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) – knows what’s it’s

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