Textbooks Become a Political Battleground in Texas
The Texas Board of Education led by Terri Leo and allies pushed changes to high and middle school health textbooks to align with Christian conservative views. Edits shortened references to gay relationships and abstinence education, claiming to fight liberal publishers. Critics say the move imposes religious bias and undermines comprehensive sex education.
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Brokaw Signs Off From NBC Nightly News
Tom Brokaw ends nearly 23 years at the anchor desk and leaves daily journalism to pursue other interests including time on his Montana ranch. NBC will keep him on for at least three documentaries a year. Brian Williams succeeds him as anchor of Nightly News.
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