A growing number of states are banning cellphones in schools — almost always with bipartisan support.
- Eight states have banned or restricted cellphones in schools
- Education departments in another 10 states have issued policy recommendations or begun pilot programs to curb phone usage
- At least 11 states, as of December, were considering legislation to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools
"It doesn't matter if you live in a big city or a rural town, urban or suburban, all children are struggling and need that seven-hour break from the pressures of phones and social media during the school day," Kim Whitman, co-founder of the Phone Free Schools Movement, told AP.
- Those who oppose the bans argue that parents should be able to reach their children when needed
- Many parents see cellphones as critical for safety and connectedness, especially in the face of emergencies like school shootings
These are the official portraits for President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance.
- With a raised eyebrow and a stone-faced stare, lit from below, Trump's portrait is reminiscent of his infamous mugshot
- The official portraits will hang in government offices across the country once Trump is sworn in
- Beloved broadcast announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers died at age 90
- MLB commissioner Rob Manfred called him "the genuine item"
- Trump's nominee for Treasury secretary endorsed stronger sanctions against Russia during his Senate confirmation hearing
- Said the Fed should remain independent, but that Trump will "make his views known"
- Delayed a Cabinet meeting to ratify the ceasefire deal with Hamas
- The U.S. still expects the agreement to take effect on Sunday
- Conan O'Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize, celebrating his comedy career
- He has been an important fixture in several eras of American comedy
- The ceremony will come just two weeks after O'Brien hosts the Oscars