Today: October 11, 2024
Today: October 11, 2024

'The Art of War' and Amy Schumer's memoir are among many books banned in US prisons. Here's why

Prison Book Bans
October 25, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of thousands of books are being banned or restricted by U.S. prisons, according to a new report from PEN America. The list includes everything from self-help books to an Elmore Leonard novel.

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NCAA pilot study finds widespread social media harassment of athletes, coaches and officials

An NCAA study on social media abuse of athletes, coaches and other officials during championship events found nearly one in five posts that were flagged by an AI-based algorithm and determined to be abusive involved sexual harassment and 12% were related to sports betting

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Robots will now deliver food to students on the University of Minnesota campus

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Takeaways from an AP investigation of Russia recruiting Africans to make drones for use in Ukraine

Russia has recruited about 200 women ages 18-22 from across Africa to work in a factory alongside Russian vocational students, including teenagers, assembling thousands of Iranian-designed attack drones to be launched into Ukraine

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‘Zionists don’t deserve to live,’ suspended Columbia activist said. Now his group rescinds its apology and calls for violence

‘Zionists don’t deserve to live,’ suspended Columbia activist said. Now his group rescinds its apology and calls for violence

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7 Lisbon High School football players suspended from team; 2 hazing investigations being conducted

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Blue and red states were putting period products in schools—then came the anti-trans backlash

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Happiness class is helping clinically depressed school teachers become emotionally healthy − with a cheery assist from Aristotle

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