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John Legend has always been one of the more socially conscious individuals in pop and R&B, not just asking questions of society in his music, but also taking action in the world around him. This morning, Feb. 17, the "All of Me" singer penned an op-ed on cnn.com discussing the education system in the United States and offers a few solutions he is a part of. -
More Than 130 Children Killed in Taliban Revenge Attack on Pakistani, Military-Run School
The families of students attending the Army Public School and Degree College in Peshawar, Pakistan, have been devastated by an attack on the facility earlier today, Dec. 16. Members of the Pakistani Taliban scaled the school's walls this morning and, once inside, their orders were to kill rather than take hostages. The hours-long battle left more than 130 dead so far, with the majority being children. Nine teachers at the school were also killed, some by being set on fire in front of their students. Sources say this suicide mission was carried out by at least seven militants and revenge was the motivation. The siege at the school and purposeful taking of innocent lives is said to be revenge for the killing of hundreds of innocent tribesmen and their children during a recent offensive by the Pakistani military. Two brazen attacks near Pakistan's largest airport in Karachi in June brought tentative peace talks to a screeching halt. Pakistan's military has since opted to shift its focus toward clearing out militants in tribal areas of northwestern Pakistan that do not have a strong government presence in place. Tens of thousands of people have reportedly been displaced, adding to the already existing strained tensions between the two. -
Colorado Police Make Educational Video Warning Parents about Marijuana-Infused Halloween Candy [WATCH]
Legalization of marijuana in Colorado has brought with it a unique set of problems as Halloween is fast approaching. Cannabis candy has become incredibly popular within the state, so law enforcement has been taking extra steps to educate the general public on the fact that not all candy out there is intended for children. Therefore, Colorado police have commissioned an educational video to warn parents about candy infused with marijuana. -
Colorado Police Make Educational Video Warning Parents about Marijuana-Infused Halloween Candy [WATCH]
Legalization of marijuana in Colorado has brought with it a unique set of problems as Halloween is fast approaching. Cannabis candy has become incredibly popular within the state, so law enforcement has been taking extra steps to educate the general public on the fact that not all candy out there is intended for children. Therefore, Colorado police have commissioned an educational video to warn parents about candy infused with marijuana.
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