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US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports

Dec. 20, 2024 13:13 PM EST

The Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior, the U.S. Department of Education has concluded after a federal civil rights...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Oct. 04, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.; Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. ___ ...

It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide

Sep. 30, 2024 13:46 PM EDT

Known as “The Days of Awe,” Judaism’s High Holy Days — which begin on Wednesday — annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews around the world. This year, for many, the emotions will be extraordinarily powerful, given that the...