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Greenville ISD high school teacher charged with intent to promote child porn – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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7 months ago

December 16, 2023

www.nbcdfw.com – NBCDFW Staff – 2023-12-16 15:15:47

SUMMARY: A high school teacher in the Greenville Independent School District was arrested and placed on administrative leave for allegedly intending to promote child pornography. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies and resulted in the arrest of Corey Bankston, who has been charged with multiple counts of possession with intention to promote child pornography. The Hunt County Sheriff's Office emphasized that this type of offense will be handled swiftly and with the utmost priority and that they will not tolerate predators preying on children. Greenville ISD released a statement confirming Bankston's arrest and announcing that he has been placed on administrative leave pending further investigation.

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Rudy Giuliani disbarred over ‘false and misleading’ statements on 2020 election

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1 hour ago

July 2, 2024

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-02 11:18:35

SUMMARY: Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred by the Appellate Division First Department in New York, a consequence of his false and misleading statements related to former President Donald Trump's 2020 reelection efforts. Giuliani claimed he believed his statements at the time, but the court was unconvinced, arguing he should have known better. The ruling emphasizes the seriousness of his misconduct and its contribution to national strife post-election. Giuliani and several Trump allies pleaded not guilty in Arizona for efforts to overturn the election results, and he agreed to cease election fraud allegations against two Georgia workers after losing a defamation case.

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Where and when are lightning deaths most common?

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2 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Christopher Adams – 2024-07-02 10:54:30

SUMMARY: Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Florida has the highest number of fatalities with 90, followed by Texas with 40. Wyoming has the highest fatality rate per million people. Men constitute 80% of these deaths. Activities like fishing, beaching, boating, and camping are most associated with lightning fatalities. People in their 20s make up 20% of the deaths, while children under 10 account for 12 deaths since 2006. Fatal strikes peak in July, and Saturdays report the most fatalities, with a 1 in 1,509,000 chance of being struck annually.

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Fourth of July 2024: What stores and restaurants are open and closed

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July 2, 2024

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-02 09:58:02

SUMMARY: ABC Digital Team’s article outlines essential details for the Fourth of July. The piece covers which restaurants and retail stores will be open or closed on the holiday, with notable mentions including Applebee’s, McDonald’s, Target, and Walmart. It also highlights potential reduced hours for some stores like Aldi and CVS. Additionally, FedEx and UPS will have limited services, while USPS will be closed. The article includes a related link explaining the history of celebrating July 4th with fireworks and provides planning tips for those looking to travel or shop on Independence Day.

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