Top House Democrat says anti-Israel activists’ threats kept him from town halls for a year

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A senior House Democrat divulged this week that he has not been able to hold a town hall for over a year due to threats from anti-Israel activists. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., the lead Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, made the explosive claim in an … Read more

Former head of Miss Hall’s School indicted in connection with sex abuse allegations

The former head of school at a Massachusetts boarding and day school has been indicted in connection with sexual abuse allegations against a teacher. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Jeannie Norris, who ran Miss Hall’s School for 16 years, was charged Wednesday with reckless endangerment … Read more

‘The halls of the Senate already feel empty’: Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the Senate, there’s a black veil covering a desk. On top there’s a bowl of striking white roses. That’s where Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., used to sit. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pointed to that desk during an emotional tribute to the late Senator on … Read more

Former Miss Hall’s School teacher faces rape charges in court

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The two women who led the charge to expose sexual abuse at a posh Massachusetts boarding and day school for girls say they will be in the courtroom Wednesday when the former teacher accused of raping them goes before a judge for the first time. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more

Miss Hall’s teacher charged with raping two female students, DA says

A former teacher at a venerable Massachusetts boarding and day school for girls has been charged with three counts of rape, the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office announced. Matthew Rutledge, who had been accused of grooming students for sex during his 30-plus-year career at Miss Hall’s School, was indicted by a grand jury on the … Read more