Oakland Teachers Authorize Strike Amid Pay Dispute
Oakland teachers have voted to authorize a strike, with a 91% approval rate, after nearly a year of failed contract talks centered on low pay and district finances.
Ex-Drug Investigator Admits to Aiding Trafficker in Court
A former drug task force investigator has pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he used his position to aid a major drug trafficker for years.
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Oakland Teachers Authorize Strike Amid Pay Dispute
Oakland teachers have voted to authorize a strike, with a 91% approval rate, after nearly a year of failed contract talks centered on low pay and district finances.
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Crime
UW-Parkside Reopens After Phone Threat Investigation
UW-Parkside has reopened its campus after a phone threat prompted a temporary closure and a multi-agency law enforcement investigation on Saturday.
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Education
Vanderbilt University Investigates Professor for Offensive Content
Vanderbilt University has launched a formal investigation into a faculty member after reports of “offensive content” being used in a classroom setting.
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Law
Judge Pauses Parts of SB 12 for Three Major Texas School Districts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Houston, Katy, and Plano ISDs from enforcing four key parts of Senate Bill 12 related to DEI and gender identity.
Isaac Thornton
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Crime
Lockdown Lifted at Virginia College After Unfounded Threat
Lockdowns at New River Community College and Pulaski County Schools in Virginia were lifted after a report of an armed person was found to be unsubstantiated.
Ryan Fletcher
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Education
Palo Alto Superintendent Don Austin Steps Down After 8 Years
Don Austin is stepping down as superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District after eight years, a move described as a "mutual decision."
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Vanderbilt University Investigates Professor for Offensive Content
Vanderbilt University has launched a formal investigation into a faculty member after reports of “offensive content” being used in a classroom setting.
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Palo Alto Superintendent Don Austin Steps Down After 8 Years
Don Austin is stepping down as superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District after eight years, a move described as a "mutual decision."
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Maryland Students Protest Immigration Policies Amid Threats
Students at two Maryland high schools walked out of class Friday to protest federal immigration policies, facing alleged disciplinary threats from one school's administration.
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Bard College Probes President's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Bard College's board of trustees has hired an external law firm to conduct an independent review of President Leon Botstein's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Winter Storm Shuts Down Northern Nevada Schools and Offices
A major winter storm has forced widespread closures of schools, state offices, and community programs across Northern Nevada due to hazardous snow and ice conditions.
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Carson City Schools Close Due to Winter Storm
Carson City School District closes all schools Tuesday, February 17, 2026, due to a Winter Storm Warning and heavy snow. All student activities and services are canceled.
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WCU Arts Scene and Local Recreation Offer Diverse Programs
Western Carolina University's Fine Art Museum marks its 20th anniversary, while the Bardo Arts Center prepares to host Drum Tao and Jackson County launches a new birding class.
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Grand Forks Schools Face Backlash After $4.4M Budget Cuts
The Grand Forks School Board has approved $4.4 million in budget cuts, sparking community backlash over a process many felt lacked sufficient public input.
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Bitter Cold Grips Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania faces extreme cold with sub-zero wind chills, leading to widespread school delays and closures. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by Tuesday.
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Iowa State SG Impeachment Dismissed Over Rights Violations
Iowa State University's Student Government Judicial Branch has dismissed impeachment proceedings against President Colby Brandt, citing violations of his constitutional rights.
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Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and North Carolina A&T alumnus, has died at 84. His legacy of activism, from Greensboro to the global stage, is remembered.
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Pentagon Ends All Military Programs with Harvard University
The Pentagon has severed all ties with Harvard University, ending military training and fellowship programs effective from the 2026-27 academic year.
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UVU Protest Highlights Political Divide After Kirk Assassination
Utah Valley University students held a sit-in protesting DHS recruiters, an event underscoring deep campus divisions months after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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Trump Seeks $1 Billion from Harvard University
Donald Trump's administration is suing Harvard University for $1 billion in damages, escalating a dispute over federal funding, campus diversity, and antisemitism concerns.
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New Mexico Coach's 41-Year Career Leads to National Honor
After 41 years at Eldorado High School, veteran basketball coach Roy Sanchez has been selected to coach in the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Games.
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Duke Coach Says Staff Punched in UNC Court Storm
Duke's head coach Jon Scheyer alleges his staff were assaulted by fans during a court storming after a loss to UNC, prompting an apology and a $50,000 fine.
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Michigan High School Athletes Can Now Sign NIL Deals
The Michigan High School Athletic Association has approved new rules allowing student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, effective immediately.
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AHSAA Approves Historic Public-Private School Playoff Split
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has voted 13-2 to separate public and private schools for championship playoffs, a historic first in its 104-year history.
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Nebraska High School Basketball Polls Announced
The latest Nebraska High School Basketball Coaches Polls for boys' and girls' teams have been released, reflecting performances through mid-January 2026. These weekly rankings, compiled by select coac
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Judge Pauses Parts of SB 12 for Three Major Texas School Districts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Houston, Katy, and Plano ISDs from enforcing four key parts of Senate Bill 12 related to DEI and gender identity.
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UC Berkeley Cuts Ties With Diversity Program After Federal Probe
UC Berkeley and 30 other universities have severed ties with a diversity nonprofit, The PhD Project, following a U.S. Department of Education investigation.
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UMass Amherst Ordered to Reinstate Suspended Student Protester
A Massachusetts judge has ordered UMass Amherst to lift a student's one-year suspension for protesting, ruling the university likely violated his First Amendment rights.
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Texas AG Investigates School Walkouts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Dallas, Manor, and North East ISDs over student walkouts protesting immigration policy, alleging districts did not prevent them.
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Penn State Educator Sues Over DEI Promotion Requirements
A Penn State enology educator has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, claiming she was twice denied promotion for not adhering to its DEI ideology.