America's high school seniors' reading and math scores have hit a wall
America’s high school seniors' reading and math test scores are barely holding steady or slumping, according to national standardized test results released late Tuesday.Between 2013 and 2015, on average, students dropped slightly in math and held steady in reading. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as NAEP, is a test administered by the federal government. It is considered the gold standard in measuring what students really know, because the results don't have consequences ..>> view originalEx-Detroit council member drops appeal in harassment case - WILX
DETROIT (AP) -- A lawyer says the former president of the Detroit City Council has dropped an appeal in a sexual harassment case that ended with a $250,000 verdict against him. Charles Pugh was accused of making sexual advances while serving as a mentor to a teen, who's now 20. The young man's attorney, William Seikaly, says Pugh agreed to a payment schedule. He says there are some benefits for Pugh if certain payments are made earlier than expected. Seikaly declined to offer any other details...>> view originalDramatic Video Shows Police Officer Saving Man Attempting to Jump Off Bridge
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, center, jokes around with Representative Dwight Evans, right, who is running for Congress in the 2nd District against Chaka Fattah, at the Relish Diner in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. (Michael Bryant/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT (Associated Press) By Maryclaire Dale | AP April 26 at 10:45 PM PHILADELPHIA — Indicted Pennsylvania congressman Chaka Fattah, facing his first primary fight in two decades, has lost the Democratic pri..>> view originalA look at the men accusing Dennis Hastert of sexual abuse
CHICAGO — When he steps before a judge Wednesday, Dennis Hastert will learn whether he goes to prison for breaking federal banking rules in a scheme to cover up sexual abuse. The banking charges, punishable by up to five years behind bars, are just part of broader allegations that the former House speaker molested at least four former students when he was a teacher and wrestling coach at Yorkville High School outside Chicago. At least one of the students plans to speak in court. Prosecutors say..>> view originalChris Van Hollen and Katie McGinty Win Senate Primary Races
Photo Representative Chris Van Hollen, in Bethesda, Md., on Tuesday after defeating Representative Donna Edwards in the Senate primary. Credit Patrick Semansky/Associated Press BALTIMORE — Two establishment Democrats — Representative Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Katie McGinty, a former chief of staff to the governor of Pennsylvania — won key Senate primaries on Tuesday, ending a contentious primary season in both states.In Baltimore, The Associated Press declared an..>> view originalChilling note reportedly left at California couple's murder scene
Authorities are in search of answers in the double murder of a Northern California couple who were found shot to death inside their home Sunday next to an eerie message. San Jose Police Sgt. Enrique Garcia said Tuesday the bodies of Shamima Rabbi, 57, and Golam Rabbi, 59, were discovered at around 2 p.m. Sunday in their Quimby neighborhood home. The Los Angeles Times reported that police were called to check out the home after relatives had tried to contact them, but couldn’t get a hold of them..>> view originalThe Latest: Ex-mayor Dixon says she's 'not through yet'
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Latest on Maryland’s primary election (all times local): 11:55 p.m. Former Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon lost the Democratic nomination for mayor to three-term state Sen. Catherine Pugh, but she says she’s “not through yet.” Dixon came in second among 11 candidates in Tuesday’s primary. Dixon announced her bid for mayor in July, shortly after the death of Freddie Gray inspired protests and rioting in the streets of Baltimore. She was elected mayor in 2007 but resigned in 201..>> view originalTrump, Clinton score major victories
Trump's political strength was on display with a clean sweep of races in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Clinton delivered big wins in Maryland and Pennsylvania -- the biggest prizes of the night -- along with Delaware and Connecticut. Bernie Sanders picked up his sole victory of the night in Rhode Island.The wins for Trump -- following a massive victory last week in New York -- move him significantly closer to the 1,237 delegates he needs to win the nomination ou..>> view original
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