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Coppin Grad, School Superintendent Arrested On Immigration Order Coppin Grad, School Superintendent Arrested On Immigration Order
Coppin Grad, School Superintendent Arrested On Immigration Order The man leading Iowa's largest school system was arrested by federal immigration officers while carrying a loaded handgun, thousands in cash, and a hunting knife earlier this week.  Des Moines (Iowa) Schools Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts, a native of Guyana and ex-Olympian, was arrested by ICE agents after a short chase on Friday, Sept. 26, federal authorities said.  Roberts sped away when police attempted to arrest him. Iowa State Troopers found his car abandoned a short while later. Officers found a handgun, a knife, and $3,000 in cash inside. Roberts was arrested soon afte…

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by Josh Lanier
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16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (UPDATE) 16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (UPDATE)
16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (Update) A 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult after a stabbing inside Pittsburgh Carrick High School left three classmates injured on Wednesday, Sept. 24, police announced. Anthony Taulton is facing three felony aggravated assault charges, along with possession of instruments of crime and possession of a weapon on school property, according to police and court records. Surveillance video captured Taulton squaring off with one victim before a fight broke out, leading to the stabbings, investigators said. The two other victims became involved during the altercation, police detailed in co…

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by Jillian Pikora
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School Bus Driver Trying To 'Cook' Children Turns Heat Up To 100 Degrees, Police Say School Bus Driver Trying To 'Cook' Children Turns Heat Up To 100 Degrees, Police Say
School Bus Driver Trying To 'Cook' Children Turns Heat Up To 100 Degrees, Police Say A Pennsylvania school bus driver turned the heater on full blast, raising the temperature to nearly 100 degrees while threatening to “cook” children on board, police announced on Friday, Sept. 19. Harvey Sliker, 75, of Utica, allegedly forced children ages 5 to 12 to close their windows before blasting the heater during an afternoon ride in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Sept. 17, according to Sugarcreek Borough police. Sliker told the children he was “going to cook you all” after the windows were shut, officers said. While the outside temperature was 74 degrees, police determined the closed wind…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Two MD Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Two MD Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It
Two MD Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Nearly 40 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Princeton University retained its No. 1 position on the national list, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The 41st edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges, using up to 17 academic quality metrics, including graduation rates and faculty resources.  "For over four decades, Best Colleges has served as a trusted and data-backed resource for students and f…

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by Chris Spiker
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Maryland School Bus Driver Slapped Student On Last Day Of Class — Now He’s Jailed: Prosecutors Maryland School Bus Driver Slapped Student On Last Day Of Class — Now He’s Jailed: Prosecutors
Maryland School Bus Driver Slapped Student On Last Day Of Class — Now He’s Jailed: Prosecutors A school bus driver who slapped a young student in the face in Maryland will spend time behind bars, authorities announced. Mark Travis Bright, 60, has been convicted of second-degree assault after allegedly striking an elementary school student, according to the Calvert County State's Attorney's Office. The assault involving the Prince Frederick man was reported on the last day of the 2024-2025 school year. Prosecutors said that Bright was driving a school bus when he and an elementary school student had an exchange of words. During the exchange, Bright slapped the student in the face — …

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by Zak Failla
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Body Lice Found At University Of Maryland: Students Warned To Stay Alert Body Lice Found At University Of Maryland: Students Warned To Stay Alert
Body Lice Found At University Of Maryland: Students Warned To Stay Alert University of Maryland officials confirmed cases of body lice on campus — prompting inspections, treatments, and warnings to students. The university’s Pest Control Management Units said they have “inspected and thoroughly treated the campus locations where body lice were reported.” “All known areas have been inspected and treated,” officials said in a notice. The university added that inspections are continuing to make sure no additional areas are affected.  Students with symptoms should contact the University Health Center. Body lice are tiny, visible insects that can live on peop…

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by Zak Failla
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‘Friday Night Fights’: Gunfire Erupts Outside Maryland High School Football Game: Sheriff ‘Friday Night Fights’: Gunfire Erupts Outside Maryland High School Football Game: Sheriff
‘Friday Night Fights’: Gunfire Erupts Outside Maryland High School Football Game: Sheriff Gunfire shattered the night outside a packed high school football game in Maryland, sending shockwaves through the community, officials said. On Thursday, Sept. 18, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to St. Charles High School in Waldorf, where there were reports of gunshots in the parking lot. Deputies said a group of teens was seen gathering at the game before leaving on their own. Minutes later, officers — including the school resource officer — heard several gunshots in the parking lot. The teens were spotted fleeing as officers canvassed the area.  No inj…

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by Zak Failla
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‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges For Maryland BOE Threat Linked To Charlie Kirk Posts ‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges For Maryland BOE Threat Linked To Charlie Kirk Posts
‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges For Maryland BOE Threat Linked To Charlie Kirk Posts A Maryland investigation into a threatening voicemail tied to social media posts about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will not result in charges, officials announced. The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office said the voicemail was left with the Cecil County Board of Education on Friday, Sept. 12, demanding that an employee be fired over online comments about Kirk. During the call, the caller stated that the employee needed to be fired "otherwise you people are going to die," investigators said. The case was forwarded to the Office of the State’s Attorney, but prosecutors …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID Con Job: DC Assistant Principal To Pay $259K After Remotely Running Two Schools At Once COVID Con Job: DC Assistant Principal To Pay $259K After Remotely Running Two Schools At Once
COVID Con Job: DC Assistant Principal To Pay $259K After Remotely Running Two Schools At Once While DC students struggled through virtual learning, one assistant principal was secretly pulling double duty — collecting a paycheck in the District while working a full-time gig in Rhode Island, officials said. Michael Redmond, a former assistant principal at Stephen E. Kramer Middle School in Ward 8, has been hit with a $259,294 judgment after DC Superior Court ruled he defrauded taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Michael Redmond brazenly defrauded the District, collecting a paycheck from DCPS for work he wasn’t doing while simultaneously working at and being paid by a school in R…

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by Zak Failla
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'Peeping Tom' Sneaks Into Maryland Dorm Bathroom, Points Camera At Showering Student: Police 'Peeping Tom' Sneaks Into Maryland Dorm Bathroom, Points Camera At Showering Student: Police
'Peeping Tom' Sneaks Into Maryland Dorm Bathroom, Points Camera At Showering Student: Police A Peeping Tom is at large in Maryland after a student reported a voyeur incident inside a dorm, authorities announced. At approximately 11:11 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, the University of Maryland Police Department was alerted about an incident that had happened minutes earlier in Dorchester Hall. The student said that he was inside a communal bathroom on the third floor of the dorm taking a shower when he saw a White arm come over the top of the shower curtain holding a cellphone with the camera pointed toward him. He opened the curtain to confront the cameraman, but the suspect was ab…

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by Zak Failla
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MD Among 10 Best States For Teachers, New Study Finds: Here's Why MD Among 10 Best States For Teachers, New Study Finds: Here's Why
MD Among 10 Best States For Teachers, New Study Finds: Here's Why Many states in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic are among the best in the country for teachers, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Teachers on Monday, Sept. 15. The rankings compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 24 key measures, including salaries, tenure policies, school spending, and turnover rates. The best states for teachers have strong pay, quality school systems, and job protections. "Despite having one of the most crucial jobs in America – educating the next generation – teachers are often underpaid and…

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by Chris Spiker
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Wave Of Teacher Firings, Suspensions Sweeps US Over Charlie Kirk Comments Wave Of Teacher Firings, Suspensions Sweeps US Over Charlie Kirk Comments
Wave Of Teacher Firings, Suspensions Sweeps US Over Charlie Kirk Comments A growing number of teachers across the US are facing suspension or termination after posting controversial comments about conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The fallout from the killing of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder who was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, has reached classrooms nationwide.  In the days since, educators in a dozen states have been fired or placed on leave, according to Education Week. Those states are: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, …

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by Joe Lombardi