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Louisiana lawmakers reject resolution that opponents say target diversity, equity efforts in schools
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wed,05/31/23-4:51PM , 137 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republicans in Louisiana rejected a resolution Wednesday that sought to request K-12 schools and institutions of higher education submit a report of all programs and activities related to critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on what this year's Atlantic hurricane season might looks like.

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The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is now underway. Here's what to know.
By FREIDA FRISARO - Associated Press
Wed,05/31/23-4:39PM , 228 Reads
MIAMI (AP) — It's time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season got underway Thursday.
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Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to reporters during the conference's spring meetings, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Destin, Fla. (AP Photo/Ralph Russo)

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SEC puts emphasis on gambling after college sports roiled by multiple wagering scandals
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer
Wed,05/31/23-3:46PM , 179 Reads
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — When it comes to sports wagering, information is a commodity and even a morsel of news that is not widely available can be valuable.

As college sports experiences some of the negative consequences of ubiquitous legal betting on sporting events, could more transparency be among the potential safeguards?
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Georgia football coach Kirby Smart speaks during the Southeastern Conference's spring meetings, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Destin, Fla. (AP Photo/Ralph Russo)

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SEC coaches' opinions on schedule debate range from overrated to undecided to ambivalence
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer
Tue,05/30/23-7:47PM , 113 Reads
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Kirby Smart sounded ready to be done with the Southeastern Conference's great schedule debate.

“The most overrated conversation in the world,” the Georgia coach said Tuesday.
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