A Minnesota school district where two students were killed in a 2003 shooting unveiled a new device Tuesday aimed at adding a last-ditch layer of safety for teachers and students: bulletproof whiteboards. (April 23)
Here's the latest news for Tuesday, April 23rd: Boston suspect's condition improves; France becomes 14th country to legalize gay marriage; 6-term senator to retire; Obama honors teacher of the year.
Former Baltimore Ravens reserve linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo is taking his support for gay marriage to South Florida, where his career started. (April 23)
Hospitals trying to curb costs have chartered flights to send sick, uninsured, undocumented immigrants back to their home countries. It's a process called medical repatriation, and critics say it amounts to unregulated deportation. (April...
The Arts & Science Council launched a new website, the ASC Education Network, according to a news release. This website is designed to be a resource for teachers, students, families and cultural organizations in Mecklenburg County focusing on important news, relevant topics, cultural activities, professional development and grant opportunities. "The ...
Senators formally unveil a wide-ranging immigration bill with support from business executives, religious leaders, activists and others. The sponsors are four Republicans and four Democrats, hoping the coalition holds firm. (April 18)
A gun shop owner in Phoenix says enhanced background checks would create an "instant black market for firearms". He says banning certain assault rifles would do more harm than good. (April 17)
The U.S. Senate rejected a bill to tighten restrictions on firearms sales by a vote of 54 to 46, well short of the 60 needed. Following the vote, Senator Joe Manchin alongside other Senate Democrats vowed to push on for gun restrictions. (A...
The U.S. Senate rejected a bill to tighten restrictions on firearms sales by a vote of 54 to 46, well short of the 60 needed. Following the vote, Senator Joe Manchin alongside other Senate Democrats vowed to push on for gun restrictions. (A...
Millions of Americans will get new insurance coverage for addiction treatment next year, but the system may not be ready for the wave of new patients. (April 16)
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