In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. Arizona teachers went on strike just over a year ago to fight for increased funding for their schools and better pay. Carter Evans visited a second grade class in Phoenix where one teacher’s message resonated with a complete stranger thousands of miles away, who decided to help. Source

For the first time, we’re learning about test results showing why some trampoline parks can be so dangerous. A Virginia engineer says the way many trampolines are bound together in the parks can create an unsafe transfer of energy. The number of emergency room visits from trampoline park injuries soared to nearly 18,000 in 2017. Meg Oliver reports. Source

The comedian is appealing his sex assault conviction in part based on testimony about the uncharged allegations Source

The chopper’s pilot had a non-life-threatening hand injury; there were no passengers on board Source

“Right now this is the Trump plan. We’re hoping this will become the Republican plan,” a senior administration official told reporters Wednesday Source

Democratic presidential hopefuls say the state’s near-total abortion ban puts abortion rights in jeopardy nationwide Source

“Right now this is the Trump plan. We’re hoping this will become the Republican plan,” a senior administration official told reporters Wednesday Source

Her aunt, Jen Smith, accepted the award and said Closs’s bravery and spirit are inspiring Source

Surveillance footage released this week by Las Vegas police shows a woman pushing a 74-year-old man off of a bus last month. The man later died and the woman, identified as Cadesha Bishop, is facing a murder charge. Source

The chopper’s pilot is OK and there were no passengers on board Source