The Fort Worth Independent School District says it will no longer automatically excuse a student's absence with a note from a parent, a doctor or even a judge. "Previously, we would have completely ...

The Sarasota County Schools Board will gather public comment Jan. 20 on a new policy that will make the window to excuse an ...

PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia fifth-grader ditched school for a chance to meet Bruce Springsteen and got the best absence excuse note of all time - signed by "The Boss" himself. Michael Fenerty ...

Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino insists ...

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique insisted the absence of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez was no excuse for the Spanish champions dropping two points in a 0-0 draw with nine-man Malaga. Barcelona defender ...

Bruce Springsteen, left, greets a fan wearing a shirt with a Springsteen lyric, at the launch of his autobiography "Born to Run" at the Barnes & Noble in the New Jersey town where he grew up Tuesday, ...

Javier Mascherano has called upon his Argentina team-mates to pull together and move forward in the absence of Lionel Messi. Messi was sidelined for up to eight weeks when he picked up a knee injury ...