Twerking in class and calling herself a 'million-dollar prostitute' are signs something's up with the sub

A substitute teacher in Lake County, Florida, had to be restrained and escorted out of a Lake Minneola High School classroom on Monday after "acting erratically" during class, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports.

The school resource officer received an alert around 10:20 a.m. and arrived in the classroom to find the substitute teacher, Angela Faith Jourdan, yelling "incoherently" and saying that they should "put her in prison for life," according to News 6.

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The sub was reportedly not following the lesson plan for the day at all. Instead, she was, according to investigators, slamming her hands on a desk and making inappropriate comments to the students.

But that's not all she was supposedly up to while tasked with molding the minds of the youth. Deputies say she was "twerking" in the classroom and referring to herself as a "million dollar prostitute."

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That's where some more of the inappropriate comments come into play. She allegedly told students she would have sex with them. Again, I can confidently say, none of this was in the lesson plan for Monday morning.

As if this wasn’t already enough of a disruption to the normal morning routine at the high school, the sub, who won't be up for any teacher of the year awards anytime soon, refused to leave the classroom on her own.

The LCSO's report states, "Assistant Principal Pannett entered and instructed Ms. Jourdan to gather her belongings and leave the classroom. Ms. Jourdan refused, stating that she did not want to be (Tasered)."

Jourdan was restrained and escorted to the office while investigators learned of a claim by one of the students that she had battered her. The student says she was yelled at, called a derogatory name and had the teacher's hands placed on her neck.

I can’t state this enough: that too, was not in the lesson plan for the day.

Jourdan was arrested and fired by Lake County Schools. She faces misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, simple battery and two counts of disruption of a school function.

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Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison

The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.

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Woman opens fire on Maryland gas station clerk during attempted robbery

The Howard County Police Department in Maryland released surveillance footage of a suspect opening fire inside a gas station during what investigators believe to have been an attempted robbery.

In the footage, which does not include any sound, the woman can be seen holding the gun and speaking before eventually shooting.

The incident occurred on Friday. The police shared the video on Monday, offering up to $2,500 for information that leads to the suspect.

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A reward of up to $1,000 had previously been offered.

"At approximately 7:43 p.m. April 17 police were called to the Shell gas station in the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way in Columbia for a report of a shooting," police said in a statement.

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"An adult male gas station employee was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries," the department continued. "Through preliminary investigation detectives believe a single suspect fired shots during an attempted robbery before fleeing the scene. No one else was injured."

The update issued on Monday noted, "The victim is currently listed in serious condition at Shock Trauma."

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The police department did not provide any new information to Fox News Digital on Tuesday.

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Trump to participate in marathon Bible reading

Amid a quarrel with the Pope and criticism for a social media image, Trump will share a passage during a week-long event of reading the Bible.

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CBS host presses former AG Eric Holder on defending partisan redistricting efforts in Virginia

CBS anchor Margaret Brennan pressed Eric Holder on Sunday over whether Democratic-backed redistricting efforts in Virginia amount to partisan "stacking the deck," as the former Barack Obama official defended the proposal as a response to Republican-led map drawing nationwide during an appearance on "Face the Nation."

"So by holding this referendum and changing the maps, how do you guarantee that this is temporary and that this doesn’t keep happening?" Brennan asked, after questioning how drawing maps along partisan lines is not simply "stacking the deck."

Holder, who chairs the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, framed the push as part of a broader effort to counter Republican gains in states such as Texas, North Carolina, and Missouri.

"This is really a national fight. It’s not a fight only about Virginia," Holder said. "What Virginia is doing, what California did is only in response to that which Republicans started in Texas."

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Brennan pointed to Virginia’s existing bipartisan redistricting commission, suggesting it already provided a fairer system and questioning why Democrats were seeking to alter it.

"In Virginia, there already was a bipartisan commission that was set up to do these things… that sounds fair," Brennan said.

Holder responded that the current proposal is limited in scope and tied directly to voter approval.

"The measure itself says that it is time-limited," Holder said. "It is only for this cycle, an additional cycle, and after the census that could be changed again."

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Brennan further pressed whether the move signaled Democrats lacked confidence in winning under current conditions, noting historical midterm trends and political headwinds facing the president’s party.

"Why do Democrats need to do this? It sounds like it’s acknowledging that the Democratic Party can’t win on its own," Brennan said.

Holder rejected that characterization, framing the effort as a necessary countermeasure.

"The Democrats can certainly win if it’s a fair fight," Holder said. "It wasn’t going to be a fair fight nationally if you try to steal seats in Texas, in North Carolina, and in Missouri."

Brennan also cited Holder’s past statements opposing partisan gerrymandering, including warnings that it leads to governments that do not reflect voter preferences and contributes to political gridlock.

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"If we don’t respond to that which they are trying to do, we could lose our democracy," Holder said. "And not have the ability to get back to that fairness fight."

Brennan also raised criticism from redistricting advocates, including concerns that proposed maps in Virginia could dilute Black political influence.

"What’s in this for us?" Brennan said, referencing criticism from the National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization.

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"That’s simply untrue," Holder responded. "Do you think that another two years of unchecked Trump power is in the best interest of African-Americans in this nation? No."

"I hope we’ll pass federal legislation that will ban partisan gerrymandering just outright and do away with this altogether," Holder said.

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US singer D4vd charged with murder stemming from death of missing teenage girl

Prosecutors say he could face life in prison due to special circumstances surrounding the girl's disappearance and death.

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Mamdani sidesteps question on whether he supports AOC challenging Schumer

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sidestepped questions Sunday about whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer, declining to take a position amid growing debate over Democratic leadership.

"I have to be honest with you," he told NBC's Kristen Welker. "This is another question that gets into the future," Mamdani said when asked if Schumer should step aside as Senate Democratic leader.

The exchange unfolded as divisions within the Democratic Party have intensified over generational change, with progressives increasingly raising the prospect of Ocasio-Cortez mounting a primary challenge against Schumer, who has led Senate Democrats for years.

When pressed directly on whether he supported such a challenge, Mamdani avoided endorsing the idea while praising Ocasio-Cortez.

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"I will tell you this, that I have had the privilege of being represented by Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez," he said. "Now it’s an honor to work with her as an incredible congresswoman, and I’m excited to see whatever it is that she decides to do next."

Welker noted Schumer did not endorse Mamdani in his own mayoral race and asked whether that influenced his view, but the mayor emphasized cooperation.

"I’ll tell you that right now my focus is on working with everyone, and that includes Senator Schumer," Mamdani said.

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"You know, recently I worked with Senator Schumer to deliver on a hub of relief for delivery workers right here across from City Hall."

Mamdani expanded on his broader view of the party, suggesting the issue was not simply about age.

"I think it’s time for a party that reflects the urgency that we’re seeing across this country," he said. "We know very well what we oppose. What are we for?"

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He also declined to weigh in on former Vice President Kamala Harris and her potential political future, despite repeated questioning.

"I have to be honest, I haven’t thought about the candidacies for president this time," Mamdani said.

"I think that New Yorkers are tired of politicians pontificating about other politicians. What they want to see are results."

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Harris has hinted at another presidential run, placing her at the center of early discussions about the Democratic field. Party leaders have emphasized the importance of focusing on the 2026 midterms as Democrats look to regain momentum.

Mamdani signaled he planned to stay focused on governing rather than engaging in national political debates.

"And here in 2026 I want to be delivering for New Yorkers," he said.

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Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble

Free-scoring Bayern Munich swept to the German title for the 35th time. Now their sights turn towards completing the Treble.

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Bill Maher calls Eric Swalwell a 'f---ing creep,' says he 'never liked' the disgraced Democrat

Comedian Bill Maher blasted former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., as a "f---ing creep" in a "Real Time" takedown on Friday, pointing to previous encounters with the disgraced Democrat that raised red flags.

"I’ve got to say, we had him on a couple of times. Ask my staff, I never liked him..." Maher said.

"I’ve always thought this guy was a f---ing creep. I never liked him and, yet, so many Democrats stood by him, and now that we’re finding out that it was such an open secret."

Maher highlighted a slew of other "open secrets" involving figures in the past who faced similar allegations, including former film producer Harvey Weinstein, former comedian Bill Cosby, former U.S. Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, and former President Bill Clinton.

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"I hear this so many times ... it was an open secret..." he said, adding later, "What is going on here, where it takes so long for the open secret to [come out]?"

He proceeded to call out Republicans for appearing to claim moral superiority on the issue despite misconduct accusations having been made against lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

In the process, Maher cited E. Jean Carroll, who made accusations against President Donald Trump.

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Maher's comments come as Swalwell battles a number of sexual misconduct and harassment allegations from five different women who recently came forward to recount their experiences.

Following the allegations, Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor and resigned from his position in Congress.

While he has denied the allegations of misconduct, he has admitted to making mistakes in the past.

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"I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell said in a statement announcing his resignation.

"I will fight the serious, false allegations made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make."

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the multiple allegations against Swalwell, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital.

District attorneys for both Los Angeles and New York have also launched their own respective investigations.

Legal representation for Swalwell did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. 

Fox News' Brittany Miller and Adam Pack contributed to this report.

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Democratic lawmaker rages against Trump over war, yells 'f--- his a--!'

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., unloaded on President Donald Trump when asked about the war in Iran, saying "f--- his a--."

Kamlager-Dove spoke to Pablo Manríquez — also known as PabloReports on X — of MeidasTouch, about whether she was concerned about the war's impact on the national debt.

"Stevie Wonder can even see how much this war is costing us," Kamlager-Dove said. "So, gas prices are going up. It’s almost $10 in California. And fertilizer’s going up. I mean, you name it, prices have gone up. And this dude, Dr. Jesus, OK, is wanting to spend $2 billion of your money every single day rather than help you get healthcare."

She then added, "F--- his a--!"

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Late-night host Stephen Colbert showed the clip of Kamlager-Dove during his show on Thursday, and it was met with loud applause.

The liberal lawmaker doubled down on the comments on social media, in response to a post that said she had said "f--- him."

She wrote, "Correction: I said 'f--- his a--!"

Some House Democrats have launched an impeachment effort against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and have called for invoking the 25th Amendment against Trump over the war.

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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump announced on Thursday, saying the deal was reached following conversations he had with Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel initially said the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran did not apply to Lebanon, and Israeli forces had continued striking Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists.

The U.S. military has continued to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports. U.S. Central Command said Thursday that after the first 72 hours of the blockade, 14 ships turned around to comply with it at the direction of American forces.

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The U.S. is currently in a ceasefire with Iran during Operation Epic Fury, which was launched on Feb. 28. 

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Japan comes up with new word for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.

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Orioles lose controversial challenge after Coby Mayo unintentionally triggers review

The Baltimore Orioles fell victim to an accidental challenge.

In the second inning of the Orioles’ 8-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, third baseman Coby Mayo was forced to challenge a pitch he didn’t want to.

Mayo took a 3-0 pitch from Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodríguez on the outside and began walking toward first base, thinking he had a walk. Instead, home plate umpire John Tumpane called it a strike.

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Mayo expressed his displeasure with the call and raised his right hand toward his helmet, but did not tap his head, as he did not want to challenge the pitch. Tumpane thought he did indeed challenge the pitch and initiated a review.

The call was confirmed to be a strike as Mayo argued he did not challenge the call. The Orioles ended up losing the challenge, one of their two on the day. A replay confirmed that Mayo never actually touched his head.

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Mayo, however, still had a successful at-bat. On the ensuing 3-1 pitch, Mayo ripped a 91-mph fastball down the left-field line for a double and ended up scoring the game’s first run.

Mayo’s unintentional challenge is one of a few that have occurred so far this season. Last week, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Nick Gonzales challenged a pitch but immediately tried to reverse his decision, as the team only had one challenge left.

Gonzales ended up winning the challenge, and the Pirates retained their last challenge.

Mayo and the Orioles (9-9) will hope they don’t have any more ABS snafus when they play the Cleveland Guardians (10-9) on Thursday at 6:10 p.m. ET.

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Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale

"Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.

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Sheff Wed to start next season with 15-point penalty, bidder told

The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty.

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Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

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