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Vermont lawmaker apologizes for repeatedly pouring water in her colleague's bag

Jun. 18, 2024 16:36 PM EDT

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker from Vermont has apologized for repeatedly pouring water into a Democratic colleague's bag, after he caught her doing it on video. State Rep. Mary Morrissey publicly apologized to state Rep. Jim Carroll, colleagues and the citizens...

Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'

Apr. 25, 2024 17:32 PM EDT

A gay actor’s speech that was canceled over his “lifestyle” is back on at a Pennsylvania school after residents spoke out. The Cumberland Valley School District’s board voted 5-4 Wednesday night to allow children’s book author Maulik Pancholy, who is gay, to speak against...

Pennsylvania school district cancels actor's speech over his activism and 'lifestyle'

Apr. 18, 2024 19:40 PM EDT

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy after district leaders cited concerns about what they described as his activism and “lifestyle.” Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled...

A 12-year-old suspected of killing a classmate and wounding 2 in Finland told police he was bullied

Apr. 03, 2024 09:59 AM EDT

HELSINKI (AP) — A 12-year-old student suspected of fatally shooting a classmate and wounding two others in Finland told police that he was bullied at school, officials said Wednesday, as a nation shocked by the attack held a day of mourning. The suspect, a sixth grader who...