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Military academies criticized for removing DEI-related books from libraries

Saturday, April 12 by ABC News

(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) -- At the U.S. Naval Academy, it's not what's on the shelves that's drawing attention -- but what's missing.The institution's Nimitz Library has been stripped of 381 titles, according to a list published in the New York Times, including works exploring race,... Read More.

Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(SARASOTA, Fla.) -- While it's still hours away from making landfall and has yet to cause any damage, Hurricane Milton is already rewriting the record books, officials said."I think for the west-central coast of Florida, this has the potential to be the most impactful... Read More.

As Banned Books Week begins, report finds over 10,000 books removed in last school year

Tuesday, September 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 10,000 books were removed from school library shelves over the 2023-2024 school year, free expression advocacy group PEN America said in a new report released Monday at the start of national Banned Books Week. The tally marks a nearly... Read More.

Books dumped en masse at Floridas New College, sparking controversy

Friday, August 16 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, FL) — The New College of Florida is under fire after what appears to be hundreds of books that have been wiped from its collection and discarded on the street. Social Equity Through Education Alliance (SEE), a local activist group, was alerted on Thursday... Read More.

Utah bans 13 books in public schools statewide, including Judy Blume and Margaret Atwood titles

Friday, August 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Utah placed a blanket ban on at least 13 books in schools, including works by Sarah J. Maas, Judy Blume, Rupi Kaur, Margaret Atwood and other authors, in what free speech advocates say is the first state book ban.The Utah State... Read More.

Uvalde librarian uses books to help people in community with anxiety, grieving

Friday, June 28 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- After the tragic event at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in 2022, a local librarian is giving back to the community where he was raised.Mendell Morgan, Director of Development for El... Read More.

Pat Sajak reportedly books first post-Wheel gig: Community theater in Hawaii

Thursday, June 6 by ABC News

Like many stars whose days on the small screen have come to an apparent end, Pat Sajak is reportedly setting his sights on community theater.That's at least according to Variety, which got the scoop that during Sajak's swan song... Read More.

In Brief: Jeremy Renner books first post-accident movie role in Knives Out threequel, and more

Friday, May 31 by ABC News

The all-star cast of Rian Johnson's upcoming Knives Out movie, Wake Up Dead Man, is growing daily. Deadline reports Mayor of Kingstown and Avengers star Jeremy Renner has joined the cast, marking his first feature film project since his... Read More.

“Sonorus!” All seven Harry Potter books to be released as full-cast audio productions

Thursday, April 25 by ABC News

Audible announced Thursday that it has partnered with the Wizarding World's Pottermore Publishing to produce full-cast audio recordings of all seven original Harry Potter books. Scheduled for late 2025, the endeavor will tap more than 100 performers and promise to "bring... Read More.

Books allegedly tossed in the trash at NYC school sparks investigation

Tuesday, March 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York City Department of Education is investigating claims that hundreds of new books -- many that were about people of color and LGBTQ identities -- were thrown in the trash at a Staten Island school after the NYC news... Read More.

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