This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’ first attempt at responding to the back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, failed in the Senate Thursday as Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill that would have opened debate on difficult questions surrounding hate crimes and gun safety. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. tried to nudge Republicans into taking up a domestic terrorism bill that had cleared the House quickly last week after mass shootings at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, and a church in Southern California targeting people of color. He said it could become the basis for negotiation. But the vote failed nearly along party lines, raising fresh doubts about the possibility of robust debate, let alone eventual compromise, on gun safety measures. The final vote was 47-47, short of the 60 needed to take up the bill, with Sen. Susan Collins of Maine the … [Read more...] about Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate
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Bill Engvall Reflects on Stand-Up Career and Being ‘Given A Gift’ Amid Farewell Tour
Click here to read the full article. When someone who has made a four-decade career out of being funny decides to take a step back from what made them famous, there’s always that potentially nagging sense of self-doubt that can creep into the artist’s psyche. Is it really my time to be done? Do I have anything left to prove to myself? In Bill Engvall ’s case, he knew it was the perfect time to bid goodbye to the road. “I always said that I wanted to go out on my terms. I never wanted to be the act where someone said they should have stopped a year ago. And I say this with all humility, but I caught the brass ring. I’ve achieved every goal that was in front of me in terms of stand-up,” he says with a smile. More from Variety Bill Engvall to Retire From Stand-Up, Announces Farewell Comedy Tour 'Here's Your Sign, It's Finally Time' Bill Engvall to Host 'Blue Collar Auction' Series for Circle TV Leah Remini, Snooki Among 'Dancing With the Stars' Cast … [Read more...] about Bill Engvall Reflects on Stand-Up Career and Being ‘Given A Gift’ Amid Farewell Tour
Students at SD170’s Wilson School Probe the Reptilian World
0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Los estudiantes de la escuela Wilson de SD170 sondean el mundo reptiliano langellotti , Community Contributor Posted Reply T he students at CHSD170's Wilson School recently enjoyed a fun, unique, and informative program from Dave DiNaso's 'The Traveling World of Reptiles.' During the program, students were engaged in a lively, interactive, and engaging experience during which they learned about a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians. The students were captivated by observing and touching snakes, turtles, frogs, and iguanas. "Our students were fearless as they became an integral part of the program," said Wilson Principal Keyara Bishop. "This was a wonderful opportunity for Wilson's scholars to make real-life connections to Science standards … [Read more...] about Students at SD170’s Wilson School Probe the Reptilian World