'Existential,' 'Climate Emergency' chosen as Words of the Year
If this year has left you in the midst of an existential crisis – you’re not alone. Apparently, enough people are in the throes of contemplating human existence that Dictionary.com proclaimed “existential” as its 2019 "word of the year."
If this year has left you in the midst of an existential crisis – you’re not alone. Apparently, enough people are in the throes of contemplating human existence that Dictionary.com proclaimed “existential” as its 2019 "word of the year."
Police: DeKalb County school bus crashes into tree, 1 minor injury
One minor injury after DeKalb County school bus crashes into tree.
One minor injury after DeKalb County school bus crashes into tree.
Funeral held for former Covington assistant chief Almond Turner
Former Covington Assistant Police Chief Almond Turner was also a Newton County School Board member.
Former Covington Assistant Police Chief Almond Turner was also a Newton County School Board member.
Utah teacher tells boy, excited to be adopted by 2 dads, it's 'nothing to be thankful for'
Reports say that the teacher lectured the 30-student class for ten minutes about how "homosexuality is wrong" and "two men living together is a sin."
Reports say that the teacher lectured the 30-student class for ten minutes about how "homosexuality is wrong" and "two men living together is a sin."
11-year-old invents backpack to stop bullying in schools
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
Fort Worth ISD teacher fired over anti-illegal immigrant tweets wins TEA appeal
Georgia Clark taught English at Carter Riverside High School and complained, in what she thought was a private tweet to President Trump, about her school being overrun by illegal immigrants.
Georgia Clark taught English at Carter Riverside High School and complained, in what she thought was a private tweet to President Trump, about her school being overrun by illegal immigrants.
2 California boys, ages 11 and 14, killed in shooting outside elementary school
Two boys in California were killed early Saturday while sitting inside a van in the parking lot of an elementary school when an unknown number of gunmen opened fire into the vehicle, authorities said.
Two boys in California were killed early Saturday while sitting inside a van in the parking lot of an elementary school when an unknown number of gunmen opened fire into the vehicle, authorities said.
Boy Scouts mortgage vast New Mexico ranch as collateral
The Boy Scouts of America has mortgaged one of the most spectacular properties it owns, the vast Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, to help secure a line of credit as the financially strapped organization faces a growing wave of new sex-abuse lawsuits.
The Boy Scouts of America has mortgaged one of the most spectacular properties it owns, the vast Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, to help secure a line of credit as the financially strapped organization faces a growing wave of new sex-abuse lawsuits.
Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 Colorado schools
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Judge suspends portion of former LSU student's sentence in frat hazing death
New developments in the hazing death of a fraternity pledge from Roswell.
New developments in the hazing death of a fraternity pledge from Roswell.
2 school buses crash, sending about 2 dozen to the hospital
Authorities say one school bus from Georgia rear-ended another during their field trip to Tennessee, sending more than two dozen people to hospitals.
Authorities say one school bus from Georgia rear-ended another during their field trip to Tennessee, sending more than two dozen people to hospitals.
USC sorority president wants opioid overdose antidote Narcan available for members
Taking what she sees as a potentially life-saving step in the aftermath of nine recent USC student deaths -- some of which are suspected of being drug overdoses -- the president of a university sorority said she hopes to make the overdose-reversal drug Narcan available to her members.
Taking what she sees as a potentially life-saving step in the aftermath of nine recent USC student deaths -- some of which are suspected of being drug overdoses -- the president of a university sorority said she hopes to make the overdose-reversal drug Narcan available to her members.
Teen arrested after guns found in bag
Authorities arrested a teenager for bringing guns to school.
Authorities arrested a teenager for bringing guns to school.
Driver accused of hitting man, 2 kids granted bond
A judge granted bond to the 19-year-old accused of crashing into three people.
A judge granted bond to the 19-year-old accused of crashing into three people.
Alleged gunman, victim among 6 charged in NJ football game shooting; 10-year-old critical
Six men were charged after a shooting at a New Jersey high school football game that authorities said was the result of “petty vengeance.”
Six men were charged after a shooting at a New Jersey high school football game that authorities said was the result of “petty vengeance.”
Chicago photographer takes pictures for girl who was denied by school for hair extensions
One Michigan youngster was more than ready for her close-up after she wasn’t allowed to take school pictures because of her red, braided hair extensions, which violated dress code policies.
One Michigan youngster was more than ready for her close-up after she wasn’t allowed to take school pictures because of her red, braided hair extensions, which violated dress code policies.
Largo High School teacher arrested after fight video surfaces
A teacher has been arrested after video surfaced of a fight between a staff member and at least one student Friday morning at Largo High School in Prince George’s County.
A teacher has been arrested after video surfaced of a fight between a staff member and at least one student Friday morning at Largo High School in Prince George’s County.
Bus driver crashes into ditch with 10 children aboard, arrested for DUI, officials say
A 20-year-old school bus driver was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance after crashing a bus into a ditch with 10 children aboard in Oregon on Wednesday, authorities said.
A 20-year-old school bus driver was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance after crashing a bus into a ditch with 10 children aboard in Oregon on Wednesday, authorities said.
Mattress Mack converting a section of furniture store into classrooms
Mattress Mack says he understands this project is a major undertaking. However, it’s part of his life mission to make Houston a better place for all.
Mattress Mack says he understands this project is a major undertaking. However, it’s part of his life mission to make Houston a better place for all.
Cobb County police, FOP pay down school lunch accounts
Cobb County police officers visted three separate schools on Wednesday for the best possible reason.
Cobb County police officers visted three separate schools on Wednesday for the best possible reason.