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Two top candidates for superintendent of the Easthampton school district in Massachusetts are no longer in contention after concerns emerged.

After use of ‘ladies’ in email ends one school superintendent candidacy, another candidate reportedly withdrew after old social media posts surface

By Kristina Sgueglia and Omar Jimenez, CNN A candidate for superintendent of a Massachusetts school district says he had his contract rescinded after he used the word “ladies” in an email — and another candidate pulled out of consideration after controversial Facebook posts about women’s sports surfaced. Vito Perrone tells CNN that he sent an

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American Airlines planes are seen on the tarmac at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on September 7

American Airlines employee died at Austin airport after a service vehicle hit a jet bridge

By Rebekah Riess, Michelle Watson and Joe Sutton, CNN An American Airlines employee died Thursday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, was operating a ground service vehicle that struck a jet bridge, authorities said. Police and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services called to the airport found the employee with “obvious signs of trauma” to

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Chelsea Gilliam

Transgender woman sues Maryland corrections system, alleging she was sexually assaulted and denied hormone treatment while jailed with men

By Kia Fatahi and Sara Smart, CNN A transgender woman has sued Maryland’s corrections department in federal court, alleging she was improperly housed with male inmates while jailed for three months in 2021 and 2022 — and was sexually assaulted and denied hormone treatment during that time. The suit also alleges the plaintiff, Chelsea Gilliam,

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An exterior view of Antioch police headquarters is seen in Antioch

Federal lawsuit filed against members of Antioch, California, police alleges civil rights violations and other misconduct

By Veronica Miracle, Anna-Maja Rappard and Kevin Flower, CNN A federal lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that members of a Bay Area police department in California “engaged in a repeated pattern and practice of civil rights violations and other misconduct” against residents. The complaint, which names the City of Antioch, nine current and former Antioch Police

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Republican Rep. Scotty Campbell

GOP leader, who voted to expel ‘Tennessee Three,’ resigns following report of workplace harassment

By Rebekah Riess and Jamiel Lynch, CNN Tennessee House Representative Scotty Campbell resigned from his seat Thursday following a report that he violated the General Assembly policy on workplace discrimination and harassment, according to a subcommittee’s memorandum and a copy of the Republican’s resignation letter. “Based on the completed staff investigation, the Ethics Subcommittee finds

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Vienna holds a photo of her slain partner

Climate activist killed in ‘Cop City’ protest sustained 57 gunshot wounds, official autopsy says, but questions about gunpowder residue remain

By Nick Valencia, Devon M. Sayers and Pamela Kirkland, CNN An environmental activist killed earlier this year while protesting a planned law enforcement training facility in Atlanta sustained “at least” 57 gunshot wounds, according to a county medical examiner report. One central question the autopsy leaves unanswered is whether there was forensic evidence proving, as

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Andrew Lester has pleaded not guilty and has bonded out of jail.

Grandson of White homeowner who shot a Black teen who rang his doorbell said he ‘wasn’t shocked’ by the news. His brother has a different take

By Holly Yan, CNN When Klint Ludwig learned his grandfather, a White homeowner in Kansas City, had shot a Black teenager who rang his doorbell, Ludwig was repulsed — but not entirely surprised. “The warning signs were there. I wasn’t shocked when I heard the news,” Ludwig told CNN on Thursday. “I believe he held

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Billy Joel Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Billy Joel. Personal Birth date: May 9, 1949 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: William Martin Joel Father: Howard Joel, engineer and pianist Mother: Rosalind (Nyman) Joel, homemaker Marriages: Alexis Roderick (2015-present); Katie Lee (2004-2009, divorced); Christie Brinkley (1985-1994,

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The Salamanca High School football field

New York state education officials vote to prohibit public schools from using Indigenous team names, logos or mascots

By Gili Remen and Celina Tebor, CNN New York state education officials voted unanimously this week to prohibit public schools from using or displaying Indigenous team names, logos, or mascots to represent the school. Throughout the state, boards of education must commit through a resolution to eliminating the use of all Indigenous imagery by the

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After one of the wettest winters on record

California hillsides are exploding with wildflowers after epic rainfall. Here’s what it looks like from space

By Stephanie Elam, CNN After one of the wettest winters on record, California hillsides are exploding with color. Swaths of yellow and streaks of orange, blue and purple paint the landscape this month as the state enjoys its extraordinary flurry of flowers. It’s the superbloom. Springtime road trips on California’s highways bring plenty of “oohs”

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