By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House oversight committee has canceled a hearing with the Washington, D.C., mayor over a university encampment shortly after 33 protesters were arrested. Police have been clearing a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University since dozens of protesters left the site and marched to President Ellen … [Read more...] about 33 arrested at George Washington University as DC mayor’s congressional hearing is canceled
Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Many celebrities are Met Gala regulars, invited again and again. Then there are the first-timers, who often express a bit of starstruck awe and even a case of occasional nerves, like a kid arriving at a new school. The K-pop band Stray Kids said they were nervous, wondering what it would be like and who they'd meet. "The … [Read more...] about Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers
Penske suspends Cindric and 3 others in the wake of a cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Roger Penske has suspended the president of Team Penske along with three others for two races for their roles in the cheating scandal that has rocked IndyCar ahead of the Indianapolis 500. Tim Cindric oversees all of Team Penske's operations and is the strategist for Indy 500 defending champion Josef Newgarden. Cindric is the top name … [Read more...] about Penske suspends Cindric and 3 others in the wake of a cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500
As storms move across Texas, 1 child dies after being swept away in floodwaters
By JAMIE STENGLE and LEKAN OYEKANMI Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Storms in Texas are bringing additional rain to the already saturated Houston area, where hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes and roads. A child died early Sunday after being swept away when the car he was traveling in got stuck in floodwaters to the north in the Fort Worth area. Jeff … [Read more...] about As storms move across Texas, 1 child dies after being swept away in floodwaters
Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — A top Florida public school attributes its students' high test scores to the creativity its teachers are allowed in the classroom. Nationally, most teachers report feeling stressed and overwhelmed at work, according to a Pew Research Center survey of teachers last fall. Waning job satisfaction has accompanied a … [Read more...] about Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom