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Teen Brought Bleach to School to Make Mustard Gas, Officials Say
Officials say a western Maryland teen brought bleach to school as part of a plan to make mustard gas there.
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Mothers Sue Meta, Snap Over Daughters' Social Media Addiction, Mental Health
Tammy Rodriguez alleges in her lawsuit against Meta and Snap that her 11-year old daughter died by suicide after developing an addiction to Instagram and Snapchat
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Snapchat Makes It Harder for Kids to Buy Drugs as Overdoses in US Rise
The father of a 16-year-old who overdosed last year after he took fentanyl-laced pills bought on Snapchat said the company’s changes don’t go far enough.
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Snapchat Introduces Tool to Help Young People ‘Run for Office'
Run for Office will help eligible Snapchat users, many of whom skew younger, find local races they are eligible for that pertain to their interests, the platform said.
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When One Pill Kills
As part of an NBC News series, One Nation Overdosed, eight different victims and their families share their stories.
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Pa. Cheerleader Fights School in Supreme Court Over Snapchat
At issue is whether public schools can discipline students like 14-year-old Brandi Levy over something they say off-campus.
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Student's Profanity-Laced Snapchat Rant Reaches Supreme Court Speech Case
Before the Supreme Court this week is an argument over whether public schools can discipline students over something they say off-campus
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Dr. Laura Berman Warns About Drug Dealers on Snapchat After Son Dies From Overdose
Dr. Laura Berman, a relationship therapist who has appeared on TODAY, is sharing a warning to parents after announcing the overdose death of her son.
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Snapchat to Stop Promoting Trump's Content
Snapchat said Wednesday it would no longer promote President Donald Trump’s content in its Discover section. “We will not amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice by giving them free promotion on Discover,” the company said in a statement. The messaging company’s move brings it closer to Twitter’s thinking in the ongoing debate over political speech on social platforms,...
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Teen Killing Provoked by Taunting Snapchat Video: Court Documents
Court documents show that a Snapchat video taunting the suspect for not defending himself after a robbery led to the killing.
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Va. Man Gets 50 Years for Running Child ‘Sextortion' Ring Through Snapchat, Kik Apps
A Virginia man was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in prison for the sexual exploitation, or “sextortion,” of children through the messaging apps Snapchat and Kik. Joseph Isaiah Woodson Jr., 30, of Ashburn was convicted in the Southern District of Florida on three counts of production of child pornography and one count each of distribution, extortion and conspiracy. “Joseph Isaiah…
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Kidnapped Teen Uses Snapchat to Call for Help
A 14-year-old girl is safe Thursday after detectives say she managed to contact some friends though Snapchat after being kidnapped.
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Tennessee Teen Dies by Suicide After Being Outed Online
A Tennessee teen who died by suicide last week was cyberbullied by classmates over his perceived sexuality prior to his death, according to the teen’s brother. Channing Smith, 16, a high school student in Coffee County, Tennessee, died by suicide between Sept. 22 and Sept. 23. Joshua Smith, Channing’s half-brother, said he discovered the cyberbullying after he was initially unable...
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Rumor of Broad Run HS Threat Causes Scare on Social Media
A social media scare kept some students out of class in Loudoun County, Virginia, on Wednesday. News4’s Chris Gordon reports.
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Ovi O's Cereal to Hit Shelves in DC Area
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will soon have his own cereal: Ovi O’s.
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Virginia Teen Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea in Ex-Girlfriend's Death
A Virginia teenager who pleaded guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend wants to withdraw that plea.
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Former Fairfax County Teacher Coaches Families on Classroom Success
Author, speaker and tutor Ann Dolin helps families get organized and ready to send kids back to school, with helpful tips like scheduling time for homework, using white boards to prioritize assignments and taking advantage of extra pockets of time. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.
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Teen Who Threatened Violence Accused of Harassing Witnesses
A teen who threatened to shoot people at Walter Johnson High School is now accused of harassing the witnesses who reported him to police. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Teen Who Threatened Mass Violence Accused of Harassing Witnesses, Says He Was ‘Misinterpreted'
A teen who threatened to shoot people at Walter Johnson High School last year is now accused of harassing the people who reported him to police.
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Viral Video Allegedly Shows Garden Grove Students Doing Nazi Salute, Singing Nazi Song
Garden Grove Unified School District officials Monday condemned a video that made the rounds on social media showing members of the Pacifica High School boys’ water polo team making a Nazi salute and singing a propaganda song.