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Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands Under Commissioner Morath, Drawing Scrutiny
The Texas Education Agency has installed its own leaders in eight districts since 2020, with four coming this spring and Austin ISD now at risk.
Florida Principal Placed on Leave After Rap Lyrics Appeared in Yearbook
St. John's County School District is investigating whether Katie O'Connell approved the Fetty Wap quote attributed to her, with her contract set to expire at the end of June.
Jury Selection Begins in Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial in Collin County, Texas
The accused killer has raised more than $600,000 through an online fundraiser as his trial gets underway for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
GOP 'Change' Agents Rattle Deep-Blue California
Two conservative outsiders won elections Tuesday night in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly two to one.
FBI Fatally Shoots Man Holding Hostages in Bakersfield After 15-Hour Standoff
The suspect was killed around 4:20 a.m. Wednesday after police responded to a bomb threat at the downtown Chase Bank building; hostages were found unharmed.
California's Gubernatorial Race Remains Undecided as Vote Counting Continues
With half the expected vote tallied, former Fox News host Steve Hilton leads at 27%, while two Democrats trail closely behind in the all-party primary.
California Races Come Into Focus As First Votes Pour In
Republican Steve Hilton narrowly leads Democrat Xavier Becerra in California's gubernatorial primary, while incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces Republican Spencer Pratt in potential runoff.
Lindell Picks Former Navy Intelligence Officer as Running Mate in Minnesota Governor Race
Phillip Parrish, a retired lieutenant commander who tracked terrorist financing for 11 years with the Navy, joins Lindell's long-shot bid against incumbent Tim Walz.
South Dakota GOP Gubernatorial Race Heads to Runoff as Doeden Advances, Second Spot Undecided
Incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden faces uncertain future alongside Rep. Dusty Johnson and Jon Hansen in tight four-way primary contest.
Trump-Endorsed Feenstra Concedes to MAHA-Backed Lahn in Iowa GOP Governor Primary Upset
The race was called after Lahn held a roughly 1,600-vote lead over Feenstra with 99% of votes counted.