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New Data About Schools; Teacher Walkouts Spread

Plus an unpaid faculty position and disparities in access to advanced courses, in our weekly roundup of education news.

The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency sent a false incoming ballistic missile emergency alert in January. The FCC released a report with recommendations on Tuesday.

FCC On Hawaii's Bogus Alert: Don't Say 'This Is Not A Drill' During Drills

A final report by the Federal Communications Commission on Hawaii's false missile alert provided analysis into what went wrong and recommendations on how to prevent another mishap.

will.i.am in concert at Royal Albert Hall.

will.i.am And Friends - Landmarks Live In Concert: A GREAT PERFORMANCES Special

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Save The Children International Chair Resigns, Saying 'Challenges' Call For Change

Sir Alan Parker's resignation comes after Save the Children abuse claims against former leadership and as reports of misconduct roil the wider aid sector.

DS Tom Mathias (Richard Harrington) and DI Mared Rhys (Mali Harries).

HINTERLAND: Season 1

Airs Sundays, April 1-22, 2018 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. on KPBS TV

Supporters cheer at an election night rally in Canonsburg, Pa., for Democrat Conor Lamb, whose victory got a boost from suburban voters.

What We Mean When We Talk About 'Suburban Women Voters'

"Suburban women" have been a political fixation for decades. "We're really talking about ... relatively educated and affluent whites," said one Republican strategist.

Anas Modamani speaks to the media Feb. 6 in Wuerzburg, Germany, after a court session about his lawsuit against Facebook. Modamani's suit, regarding the misuse of a selfie he took of himself with German Chancellor Angela Merkel was rejected, but his lawyer Lawyer Chan-Jo Jun, right, says that under a new law a lawsuit might not even have been necessary.

With Huge Fines, German Law Pushes Social Networks To Delete Abusive Posts

Social media companies could be penalized by as much as $58.3 million if they don't remove a malicious post from their platforms soon after it is reported — in some cases within 24 hours.

Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., speaks on Capitol Hill in March. Meehan, who had previously said he would not run for re-election, resigned effective Friday.

Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan Resigns After Sexual Harassment Scandal

The congressman had already said he wasn't going to run for re-election. Now, he will repay a $39,000 taxpayer-funded settlement. Meehan's resignation will trigger a special election.

People are brought out of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., after a shooting at the school Wednesday. Officials say 17 people were killed and a suspect is in custody.

Sheriff's Office Reports 17 People Dead In South Florida High School Shooting

The Broward Sheriff's Office said a former student, Nikolas Cruz, 19, is in custody, suspected of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Cruz was arrested off campus without incident.

Anxious family members wait for news of students.

Sheriff's Office Reports 17 People Dead In South Florida High School Shooting

The Broward Sheriff's Office said a former student, Nikolas Cruz, 19, is in custody, suspected of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Cruz was arrested off campus without incident.

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