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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
by Meg Anderson
The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
Protesters Converge On N.Y. Detention Center After Power Outage
by Shannon Van Sant
A New York correctional facility in Brooklyn was without power and heat during one of the coldest snaps in the state's history — prompting protests to erupt over the jail's conditions.
'SpongeBob Squarepants' Gets Super Bowl Halftime Tribute
Fans of SpongeBob signed a change.org petition to compel the Super Bowl to honor the show's creator Stephen Hillenburg, who died last year, with the cartoon's rendition of "Sweet Victory." It worked.
Iraqi Troops React To Trump Comment Regarding Iran
by Jane Arraf
Trump told CBS News that he would like to keep U.S. troops in Iraq to "watch Iran." The statement is causing a stir in Iraq, where roughly 6,000 Iraqi forces are stationed to help Iraq fight ISIS.
Voters In German Town Overwhelmingly Reject Naming Their Streets
Hilgermissen was formed from several old villages, and no street has a name. A home address is a number, plus the name of the old village. As the town grows, officials would like to change that.
News Brief: Va. Gov. Controversy, 'El Chapo' Trial, Papal Trip
Virginia's governor is under fire for a racist photo. Jury deliberations get underway for drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. And Pope Francis is on a historic trip to the Arabian Peninsula.
Keeper Of Southern Folklife Is Up For 2 Grammy Awards
by The Kitchen Sisters
Trump Administration Announces U.S. Will Pull Out Of INF Treaty
The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, raising fears of a new arms race. Trump blamed Russia for violating the Cold War-era pact.
Pompeo Likely To Announce U.S. Intentions To Withdraw From INF Treaty
by Lucian Kim
The Trump administration is expected to announce that the U.S. will withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty — a center point of superpower arms control since the Cold War.