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Students with disabilities deliver Meals on Wheels: 'We need to support each other'

May 07, 2026

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This 73-year-old is not a doctor or a nurse — but he shows up every week for the tiniest fighters

May 07, 2026

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'We love our teacher so much': Students deliver an act of kindness to their teacher

May 07, 2026

Four-year-old shows she can swim with one arm

May 07, 2026

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Battle over $850,000 Quincy saint statues comes before Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

May 07, 2026

Tearful Mother charged with killing her 2 children in Massachusetts court arraignment

May 07, 2026

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The American Revolution’s triumphant story of democracy and freedom overlooks loyalists who paid a steep price for allegiance to Britain

Matthias Aspden was a wealthy Philadelphia businessman who remained faithful to Britain. As a result, he lost his home, property and sense of belonging, and died in exile.

May 07, 2026

The American Revolution’s triumphant story of democracy and freedom overlooks loyalists who paid a steep price for allegiance to Britain

Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

Ads from the 19th and 20th centuries shows how the industry has long tried to promote coal as clean and even healthy, despite evidence to the contrary.

May 07, 2026

Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Motown’s Black women songwriters and producers were the invisible architects behind the pop music juggernaut

Few people probably know the female songwriters featured in this article, yet Motown relied heavily upon their contributions to cement its place in music history.

May 07, 2026

Motown’s Black women songwriters and producers were the invisible architects behind the pop music juggernaut

Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Dogs display many traits of great leaders − here are 5 breeds that can be your leadership role models

Various dog breeds embody distinct positive traits and behaviors that make them ready role models for human leaders.

May 07, 2026

Dogs display many traits of great leaders − here are 5 breeds that can be your leadership role models

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations

Repeating harmful ideas online, or regularly making fresh accusations, keeps hate groups alive.

May 07, 2026

Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations

Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries

A growing number of Democratic primary challengers are making opposition to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee a campaign issue as they seek to

May 07, 2026

Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries

After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds

Faith leaders in Southern California are uniting after devastating twin wildfires that hit the region in January 2025 causing unprecedented losses

May 07, 2026

After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

May 07, 2026

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Paraguay president lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties

Paraguay and Taiwan share a friendship based on freedom and democracy that extends beyond diplomatic formalities, Paraguayan President

May 07, 2026

Paraguay president lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties

In Gaza, some Palestinian children find respite and catharsis in breakdancing

In Gaza, some Palestinian children are finding respite from the harsh realities of life in breakdancing

May 07, 2026

In Gaza, some Palestinian children find respite and catharsis in breakdancing

Asia|Business|Economy|Education|World

China’s youth are ditching the rat race, and its spies say foreign countries are to blame

May 07, 2026

Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|World

US reinstates deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mahdawi

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May 07, 2026

US reinstates deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mahdawi

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Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political

Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court justices are not “political actors.”

May 07, 2026

Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

May 07, 2026

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

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US DOJ says UCLA's medical school favors Black, Hispanic applicants in admission

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May 07, 2026

US DOJ says UCLA's medical school favors Black, Hispanic applicants in admission

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Mid-Missouri aircraft company helps customers build and fly their own planes

May 07, 2026

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals

May 06, 2026

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

Crime|Education|Health

Justice Dept. finds UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions

The Justice Department has found UCLA's medical school illegally considered race in admissions

May 07, 2026

Justice Dept. finds UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions

Education|Opinion

Federal investigation into Smith College probes whether transgender students can attend women’s schools – challenging the evolving mission of women’s education

The Smith College investigation marks the first time the Trump administration is considering whether trans students should gain admission to certain schools.

May 07, 2026

Federal investigation into Smith College probes whether transgender students can attend women’s schools – challenging the evolving mission of women’s education

Fake Abduction: Police say South Carolina teen staged his own kidnapping; family members hurt

May 07, 2026

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10-year-old with autism publishes alphabet book to help kids read and support first responders

May 07, 2026

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In a battle like McGwire and Sosa's '98 home run chase, Oklahoma, UCLA softball sluggers near record

College softball is experiencing a home run chase reminiscent of the epic showdown between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa nearly 30 years ago

May 06, 2026

In a battle like McGwire and Sosa's '98 home run chase, Oklahoma, UCLA softball sluggers near record

Animal Rescue takes in 4 beagles from Ridglan Farms

May 07, 2026

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor?

Vivek Ramaswamy, a multimillionaire former biotech executive and erstwhile presidential hopeful, won the Republican primary for governor of Ohio on

May 06, 2026

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor?

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Asheville City Council to decide where to direct $18M+ in Helene recovery funds

May 07, 2026

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Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing

May 07, 2026

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After founding Mother's Day in Philadelphia in 1908, Anna Jarvis spent her life fighting for its true meaning

May 06, 2026

Soccer dispute leads to deadly double shooting, police say

May 06, 2026

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Marianne Boruch wins $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize as judges hail human genius in AI age

Marianne Boruch has received the Jackson Poetry Prize for “exceptional talent.”

May 06, 2026

Marianne Boruch wins $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize as judges hail human genius in AI age

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

May 06, 2026

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Convicted child predator disappears after judge allows release before sentencing

May 06, 2026

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A senior's AAPI Heritage story: Bullied growing up, now graduating with honors and an associate's

May 06, 2026

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Parents release book about couple killed in Haiti

May 06, 2026

Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Family says 4-year-old struck, killed by delivery vehicle always had a smile on his face

May 06, 2026

'We could have been killed': Video shows alleged drunk driver crash into family's yard

May 06, 2026

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Rutgers University withdraws invite to a graduation speaker over his criticism of Israel

Rutgers University has canceled a planned graduation speech by business leader Rami Elghandour after students raised concerns about his criticism of Israel on social media

May 06, 2026

Rutgers University withdraws invite to a graduation speaker over his criticism of Israel

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Woman shares story of hope through random acts of kindness

May 06, 2026

Education|Environment|Travel

Heavy snow falls across Colorado

May 06, 2026

Obama Presidential Center tickets on sale Wednesday morning for Chicago museum and library

May 06, 2026

Education|Environment|Sports|World

Indigenous soccer team makes professional debut in Brazil to score goals and fight prejudice

From a village on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Indigenous people have founded a professional soccer team made up solely of players from across

May 06, 2026

Indigenous soccer team makes professional debut in Brazil to score goals and fight prejudice

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

May 06, 2026

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US|World

South Florida teen sentenced to 17 years in 2024 stabbing death of boyfriend

May 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Education

Gov. Kemp signs sweeping Georgia education laws on literacy, math, cellphones and teacher support

May 06, 2026

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Singapore says teachers can cane students as young as 9 in new anti-bullying strategy

May 06, 2026

Boy killed by falling tree at Melrose, Massachusetts playground spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"

May 06, 2026

US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing

A historic drop in violent crime, including the murder rate, is at risk after the cancellation of federal funding for programs that helped make the decline possible.

May 06, 2026

US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing

Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation

Wildfires in Colorado are reshaping landscapes and visitor habits.

May 06, 2026

Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation

Crime|Education|World

ADL reports a sharp drop in US antisemitic incidents in 2025, driven by a steep fall on campuses

The number of antisemitic incidents in the United States tallied by the Anti-Defamation League declined by 33% in 2025 — the first drop in five years — due in large part to what the ADL said was a dramatic decrease of incidents on college campuses

May 06, 2026

ADL reports a sharp drop in US antisemitic incidents in 2025, driven by a steep fall on campuses

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‘It was hard for our son’: This US couple says moving to Germany was a tough adjustment for their young family

May 06, 2026

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, to travel to Italy in first overseas royal engagement since cancer treatment

May 06, 2026

Arts|Education|Interview|Political

Barack Obama’s goal for his library: ‘I want them to put my presidency in context’

May 06, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|World

Indigenous people honor and raise awareness for relatives who are missing or have been killed

Indigenous people are gathering to honor loved ones who have gone missing or been killed

May 05, 2026

Indigenous people honor and raise awareness for relatives who are missing or have been killed

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Coaches group supports earlier CFP finish and proposes changes to accomplish that

The American Football Coaches Association is proposing the elimination of conference championship games and other changes as part of its non-binding recommendation for the College Football Playoff to be completed by the second Monday each January

May 06, 2026

Coaches group supports earlier CFP finish and proposes changes to accomplish that

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Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs

Rivian is working on undisclosed variants of its R2 electric vehicles, the company's CEO said, days after starting volume production of the smaller and

May 06, 2026

Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs

Education|Political|World

New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants from 2027

Migrants seeking New Zealand citizenship will need to pass a test covering topics such as government and human rights from 2027, the country's internal affairs minister said on

May 06, 2026

New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants from 2027

Education|Europe|Health|World

UK's Princess of Wales to visit Italy in first overseas trip since illness

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, will travel to Italy next week for her first official overseas visit since undergoing treatment for cancer, Kensington Palace said on

May 06, 2026

UK's Princess of Wales to visit Italy in first overseas trip since illness

Crime|Education

Student finds gun in school staff bathroom

May 06, 2026

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity, hiring

The New York Times was sued on Tuesday by the U.S.

May 06, 2026

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity, hiring

Business|Education|World

Southern Baptist Convention continues membership slide but grows in attendance and baptisms

Southern Baptist membership sank last year to its lowest level since 1973

May 06, 2026

Southern Baptist Convention continues membership slide but grows in attendance and baptisms

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Crime survivors to rally at California Capitol for better victim support

May 06, 2026

Business|Education|World

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity goals

The New York Times was sued on Tuesday by the U.S.

May 05, 2026

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity goals

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology

Specialized search teams assist police in search for missing NKU student

May 06, 2026

Education|Health|Political|Sports

The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools

President Donald Trump is reviving the Presidential Physical Fitness Award as he reintroduces a competitive physical fitness test in America's schools

May 05, 2026

The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools

Education|Health|Science

Donations help fuel pediatric cancer breakthrough

May 06, 2026

Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

Carney names former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general

Prime Minister Mark Carney has named retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general

May 05, 2026

Carney names former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general

White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult

Once powerful AI models are released, it’s nearly impossible to keep them from being misused. Minimizing the risk means making safety the top priority in developing the systems.

May 05, 2026

White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult

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Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop

May 06, 2026

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Student earns highly exclusive scholarship

May 06, 2026

Veterans moved to tears by 11,000 letters during Honor Flight mail call

May 06, 2026

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Man brutally attacked by 'known transient', left with severe brain damage

May 06, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Lifestyle

Roofer fights back against scams targeting seniors

May 06, 2026

Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world

A recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters

May 05, 2026

Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world

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Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training

Publishers Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan and McGraw Hill sued Meta Platforms in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, alleging that the tech giant misused

May 05, 2026

Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training

Education|World

Beirut school converted to wartime shelter becomes flashpoint for societal tensions

A private school in the heart of Beirut converted into a wartime shelter has become a flashpoint for social tensions brewing across Lebanon

May 05, 2026

Beirut school converted to wartime shelter becomes flashpoint for societal tensions

The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone

May 05, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

May 05, 2026

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Reports of naked man with a gun was Franklin student playing 'Paranoia,' police warn minors to be mindful

May 05, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri

May 05, 2026

Economy|Education|Health

The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic

Homeschooling trends are on the rise, bucking the narrative that most of its growth was caused by the pandemic.

May 05, 2026

The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast

Mina Kimes is taking over as television host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the ESPN NFL analyst hopes to use her outsider’s perspective to capture the excitement of the 101-year-old competition

May 05, 2026

Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast

Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research

Disease outbreaks can make women and girls especially vulnerable to violence, but health surveillance systems do a poor job tracking these trends.

May 05, 2026

Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research

In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime

A Kentucky woman was arrested for ordering abortion meds online. Her case shows how bad policy can trap people just trying to cope with an unintended pregnancy.

May 05, 2026

In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history

Pollen, algae, insects, radiolarians – each unique microfossil holds clues to how Earth has changed over millions of years. Combining AI with digital scanners helps researchers piece it all together.

May 05, 2026

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history

Education|Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology

Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

Hollywood loves a character who has the perfect total recall of a photographic memory. But this idea is a fantasy. It’s not how memory works – for good reason.

May 05, 2026

Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

Business|Education|Europe|Technology|World

Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook users

Meta Platforms will expand safeguards for teen accounts to 27 European Union countries and to Facebook in the United States, the U.S. tech giant said on

May 05, 2026

Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook users

Oprah Winfrey selects Scottish author Douglas Stuart's 'John of John' for her book club

Oprah Winfrey has chosen Douglas Stuart's “John of John” as her latest book club pick

May 05, 2026

Oprah Winfrey selects Scottish author Douglas Stuart's 'John of John' for her book club

Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

May 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service is releasing a new series of stamps to honor Route 66’s centennial

May 05, 2026

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

Recent court rulings on abortion pill access have reignited a contentious political issue in a midterm year

May 05, 2026

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport

May 05, 2026

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

Arts|Business|Education|Sports|Technology

NCAA rules committee approves robot ump for challenging balls and strikes in SEC Tournament

The robot umpire is coming to college baseball, at least on an experimental basis

May 05, 2026

NCAA rules committee approves robot ump for challenging balls and strikes in SEC Tournament

Education|Health

Department of Education opens investigation into Smith College for admitting trans women

May 05, 2026

Crime|Education|US

AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work

The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for scrutinizing the Trump administration’s sweeping, choppy cuts and changes to federal agencies

May 05, 2026

AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization

Duolingo posted strong first-quarter results but signaled a more measured growth trajectory ahead, as the language-learning app prioritizes user engagement and

May 05, 2026

Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Daniel Kraus’ 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the arts

Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for “Angel Down,” a World War I narrative told in one long sentence

May 05, 2026

Daniel Kraus’ 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the arts

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public

May 05, 2026

Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

May 05, 2026

Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Boys start park cleaning club to 'help the world'

May 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

‘The happiest I’ve ever seen her’: Local teenager’s kindness turns a special needs prom into pure magic

May 05, 2026

Crime|Education

Idaho teen resurfaces after vanishing three years ago, search continues for missing siblings

May 05, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Special Olympics builds a special community and a swim team

May 05, 2026

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Teen buys 1968 Mustang and starts car club

May 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Symphony will play for boy healing after heart transplant

May 05, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say

May 05, 2026

Education|Environment|Science

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

May 05, 2026

Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Teen kidnapped from his SC home by armed suspects, police say

May 05, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

Man turns scooter accident into mission to help others

May 05, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

This therapist wasn’t ready for the unexpected thoughts that came with motherhood

May 05, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

High school senior pitches for a special purpose

May 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Mom turning loss into a legacy through her daughter's children's book: "She's my coauthor"

May 05, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle

Middle school autism class runs coffee shop to build life skills

May 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Boosie' speaks out after controversial visit to Northside High

May 05, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Grandson takes grandmother to prom, fulfilling years-long promise

May 05, 2026

Education|Lifestyle|Political

'It became my life': 'City Hall Sid,' 92, retires from second home as greeter, constant face

May 04, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders

May 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Travel

How a small stretch of Route 66 in Kansas inspired beloved Pixar movie 'Cars'

May 04, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

High school students bring forgotten story of WWI's first female soldiers to life

May 04, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'Back to reality': Sober living center helps reintegrate into society

May 04, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere

May 04, 2026

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation

May 04, 2026

Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Unstructured play – especially the kind that allows kids to test their limits – can help children become competent, independent adults.

May 04, 2026

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life

May 04, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

At 85, Tennessee State University graduate proves it’s never too late to earn a degree

May 04, 2026

Education|Health|Science

Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic

New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.

May 04, 2026

Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

'It was intact': 50-year-old letter returned to local Navy veteran

May 04, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones

Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future risk of both earthquakes and tsunamis.

May 04, 2026

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones

Education|Health|Science

Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?

An expert in traumatic brain injuries explains why you need to protect your noggin.

May 04, 2026

Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.

May 04, 2026

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals

Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal

May 04, 2026

A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems

May 04, 2026

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

Australian Jews tell antisemitism inquiry of surge in hate before Bondi Hanukkah massacre

An Australian inquiry into antisemitism has heard from Jewish Australians who feel increasingly fearful after a massacre at a Hanukkah celebration

May 04, 2026

Australian Jews tell antisemitism inquiry of surge in hate before Bondi Hanukkah massacre

Fewer AAPI adults report hate incidents but racism concerns linger, new poll shows

A new poll indicates fewer Asian American and Pacific Islander adults are reporting overt anti-Asian attacks than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic

May 04, 2026

Fewer AAPI adults report hate incidents but racism concerns linger, new poll shows

Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departments

Actor-comedian Denis Leary has found a unique way to raise funds for his Leary Firefighters Foundation

May 04, 2026

Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departments

Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them

May 04, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Students recreate historic local tavern, bring history to life for America's 250th

May 04, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle

Student turns pain into purpose with effort to stop fentanyl overdoses

May 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Firefighter learns to walk again after 40-foot fall. But who's paying for his leave?

May 03, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health

Expert details program linked to 5 Minnesota autism centers raided in fraud investigation

May 03, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignored

Monday's glittering Met Gala guests will be the first to sample “Costume Art,” a new exhibit that explores the dressed body through art history

May 03, 2026

New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignored

Education|World

Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking

There’s long been debate over the intentions of America’s founders about the role of religion

May 03, 2026

Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking

This family has run Camp Mystic for three generations. For the first time in decades, it won’t open

May 03, 2026

Business|Education|Political|US|World

As Clarence Thomas hits a milestone, his conservative stamp on US Supreme Court endures

Clarence Thomas this week will reach a major milestone on the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the second-longest-serving justice in American history.

May 03, 2026

As Clarence Thomas hits a milestone, his conservative stamp on US Supreme Court endures

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

May 03, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

How faith and grit helped Cherie DeVaux earn her place in Kentucky Derby history

May 03, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

May 03, 2026

Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor – or are they?

May 02, 2026

Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling

A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting

May 02, 2026

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do

Spring is when wildlife from birds to deer to alligators nest or bear young, often close to humans

May 02, 2026

Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet

May 02, 2026

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris

Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders

Federal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases

May 02, 2026

Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders

Crime|Education|Entertainment

Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein

May 02, 2026

Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Business|Economy|Education

Brown University cuts stake in Blue Owl private credit fund by over 50%

Brown University's $8 billion endowment cut its stake in a publicly traded private credit fund run by alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital by roughly 53%, according to a

May 02, 2026

Brown University cuts stake in Blue Owl private credit fund by over 50%

Economy|Education|Sports

Colleges continue cutting tennis programs to fund other sports and athlete payments

The NCAA men’s and women’s tennis tournaments are underway and what should be a time of celebration for the sport has had a pall cast over it with more Division I schools announcing this week they would be dropping their programs because of the new financial realities of college athletics

May 02, 2026

Colleges continue cutting tennis programs to fund other sports and athlete payments

Crime|Education|News|US

School shootings in the US: Fast facts

September 22, 2023

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again

May 02, 2026

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

Americas|Crime|Education|World

Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from Bangladesh

A Florida sheriff says a body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student from Bangladesh

May 01, 2026

Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from Bangladesh

Crime|Education|US|World

Remains recovered near Tampa Bay area bridge identified as second missing USF student, officials say

May 01, 2026

Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop

West Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown

May 02, 2026

Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administration

A Trump administration task force has alleged discrimination against Christians during Joe Biden's presidency

May 02, 2026

Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administration

Kentucky man charged in deadly bank robbery after high-speed chase

An 18-year-old Kentucky man who led police on a high-speed chase has been charged in a deadly bank robbery that left two people dead

May 01, 2026

Kentucky man charged in deadly bank robbery after high-speed chase

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy

May 02, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

At the track, on the air and behind the scenes, women make the Kentucky Derby happen

The Kentucky Oaks moving to prime time Friday is putting the best 3-year-old fillies in the spotlight under the lights

May 01, 2026

At the track, on the air and behind the scenes, women make the Kentucky Derby happen

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Walk this way: How an Iowa marathon runner turned into one of the fastest walkers in the country

May 02, 2026

Crime|Education|Lifestyle

10-year-old boy who crashed stolen car can't be charged, Baltimore City sheriff says

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment

Florida teacher felt 'desired' by student she engaged in sexual activity with, report says

May 01, 2026

Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents

Donald Trump’s unilateral move to engage in military action against Iran isn’t unprecedented; Presidents Obama and Clinton directed U.S. military engagements without explicit congressional approval

May 01, 2026

Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents

Crime|Education|Europe|World

Woman who drove into a tea party outside a London school charged over death of 2 girls

A woman who drove a Land Rover into a tea party at a London primary school, killing two 8-year-old girls, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving

May 01, 2026

Woman who drove into a tea party outside a London school charged over death of 2 girls

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Police investigating after Detroit elementary students sickened by edibles

May 01, 2026

Economy|Education|Health|Political

Tens of thousands could lose Medicaid coverage as Nebraska becomes first state to implement GOP work requirement

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Health

Father accused of attacking school bus driver in front of kids in Massachusetts held without bail

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|World

Long DACA renewal wait times leave some 'Dreamers' without status, a job and fearing detainment

Renewal wait times for the Obama-era program that allows people who were brought to the U.S. as children to temporarily remain in the country and work have increased dramatically in the past year

May 01, 2026

Long DACA renewal wait times leave some 'Dreamers' without status, a job and fearing detainment

Crime|Education|Sports|World

Maryland high school forfeits 2 softball games after alleged "inappropriate actions" toward Black player

May 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Environment

England’s ‘once in a generation’ housing law takes effect as US housing legislation sits in congressional purgatory

The US and UK both face a housing crisis. But while US policy has stalled, the UK has just enacted major protections for renters.

May 01, 2026

England’s ‘once in a generation’ housing law takes effect as US housing legislation sits in congressional purgatory

Education|Opinion|Political|World

When immigration detention becomes a system of concentration: Lessons from research on 150 historical cases

Scholars have defined the elements of what qualifies as a concentration camp system. Based on those, ICE detention facilities meet the definition of concentration camps.

May 01, 2026

When immigration detention becomes a system of concentration: Lessons from research on 150 historical cases

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

First-trimester screening and intervention has the greatest potential to prevent maternal syphilis. But 1 in 4 pregnant people do not have access to prenatal care during the first trimester.

May 01, 2026

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

Wild parrots copy their friends when deciding whether to try new foods, study finds

May 01, 2026

Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

'I'm going to survive and grow': Arizona man rises from homelessness to first-time grad

May 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Lifestyle

Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s concerned about the allure of easy money — lottery tickets, buy now, pay later loans and the promise of a crypto windfall

May 01, 2026

Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Houston woman on her fight to get her birth certificate: 'I'm a person'

May 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative

Two years after his death, President Jimmy Carter is still inspiring Habitat for Humanity's efforts to build more affordable housing in the U.S. Over five days in May, nearly 1,000 volunteers with the international nonprofit will finish building 24 new housing units in Atlanta

May 01, 2026

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative

Crime|Education|Health|US

Stabbing at Washington state high school wounds 6, including suspect, police say

A Tacoma high school student has been booked on five counts of first-degree assault after four students and an adult security guard were injured in a stabbing at the school

May 01, 2026

Stabbing at Washington state high school wounds 6, including suspect, police say

Economy|Education|Finance|Technology|World

US Treasury trots out Marvel comics, 'Trump accounts' in financial literacy drive for kids

The topic of financial literacy may not excite most middle-school students, but the U.S.

May 01, 2026

US Treasury trots out Marvel comics, 'Trump accounts' in financial literacy drive for kids

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children

May 01, 2026

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79

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May 01, 2026

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79

Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers

Camp Mystic officials have withdrawn their application for a license to operate this summer, a year after devastating floods tore through the river-side camp site, killing 25 young campers and two teenage counselors

May 01, 2026

Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?

Advances in genetic engineering have enabled researchers to seek ways to program new life. But has synthetic biology actually changed medicine and the environment, nearly two decades on?

May 01, 2026

Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball

Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketball’s biggest brands: Duke

May 01, 2026

Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball

Education|Health

Mother pursues nursing alongside her daughter, fulfilling a lifelong dream

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|World

Camp Mystic halts plan to reopen this summer

Camp Mystic, the Texas summer camp where dozens of people died during July flooding, said on Thursday that it has decided to not open this summer after previously

May 01, 2026

Camp Mystic halts plan to reopen this summer

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities

The Trump administration has deferred an additional $91 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota, citing concerns about fraud in state-run programs

May 01, 2026

Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities

Crime|Education

Man charged under Bennie's Law after 8-year-old girl shoots herself in the leg

May 01, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Trinket trade fosters community connections through item exchange

May 01, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Political

Residents rally against plan to house federal inmates in neighborhood

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'What's my anniversary?' question from grandmother stops scam in progress

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Neighbors honored for heroically saving bedridden woman from house fire

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education

Camp Mystic says it’s halting plans to reopen after mounting pressure from parents of campers who died in floods

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

'I couldn't fail': Man explains decision to stab alleged intruder after interrupting fight

May 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Health

Ohio therapists say Medicaid payment clawbacks could force closures, limit care access

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Sheriff's Office: 10-year-old driver arrested after crashing stolen car with 12-year-old passenger

May 01, 2026

Education|Health

EMS students help save instructor's life after cardiac arrest

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Political|US

Stickers showing assault rifles and political slurs found at Beverly Elementary School event

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment

Police arrest man accused of running a meth lab inside a Michigan State University building

May 01, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A Mother's Day card mystery

May 01, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle

Grandmother, mother and daughter join Utah Valley University graduation class of 2026

May 01, 2026

Exonerees struggle to rebuild their lives and gain lasting employment, even if elected to office

People who are wrongfully incarcerated then exonerated, sometimes after spending decades behind bars, face yet more challenges finding jobs and rebuilding their lives after their release

April 30, 2026

Exonerees struggle to rebuild their lives and gain lasting employment, even if elected to office

Education|Environment

Oysters raised by students added to oyster reef

April 30, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|US

'I might have died': Student’s car hit by gunfire near high school

April 30, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Sheriff: Woman arrested after children found with duct tape over their mouths, noses

April 30, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

UK student charged with 1st-degree assault after bar fight left victim with brain bleed

April 30, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

April 30, 2026

15-year-old catches record-breaking golden rainbow trout in West Virginia

April 30, 2026

Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work

As artificial intelligence permeates workplaces, it's changing the nature of jobs and how people do them

April 30, 2026

From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine

The world’s tallest college basketball player is moving to California

April 30, 2026

World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine

Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Tyler Jones dreams of homeownership but finds it unattainable

April 30, 2026

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

The Supreme Court’s ruling that a Black-majority voting district in Louisiana is unconstitutional adds to a long and dismal history of government attempts to limit the power of minority voters.

April 30, 2026

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

Crime|Education|Health

11-year-old boy recounts being hit by a speeding car while walking to school in Miami Gardens

April 30, 2026

Atlanta teens, advocates call for plan to prevent youth violence as summer approaches

April 30, 2026

Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion

Universities returning Native American remains and artifacts isn’t just about physical objects – it’s about dignity and justice

Congress passed a law in 1990 mandating the return of all Native American items that federally funded institutions took without consent. Progress since then has been slow.

April 30, 2026

Universities returning Native American remains and artifacts isn’t just about physical objects – it’s about dignity and justice

Education|Environment|Opinion

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

Democracy cannot thrive, or even survive, when its leaders see themselves as godlike and divide citizens into believers and heretics, a scholar writes.

April 30, 2026

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling

First Choice, the crisis pregnancy center chain that brought the case, argued that merely issuing a subpoena can deter donors from making a gift.

April 30, 2026

Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling

Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology|World

Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules

Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, says kids under 16 in Indonesia must undergo facial scans to verify their age

April 30, 2026

Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules

Education|Health|Science

‘A study showed…’ isn’t enough – scientific knowledge builds incrementally as researchers investigate and revisit questions

Each study adds a piece to the puzzle of scientific knowledge. But any one study on its own doesn’t tell you all that much.

April 30, 2026

‘A study showed…’ isn’t enough – scientific knowledge builds incrementally as researchers investigate and revisit questions

Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board’s ousting resurrects an existential debate

The Trump administration fired the entire board that oversees the National Science Foundation, raising an age-old question about the separation of science and state.

April 30, 2026

How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board’s ousting resurrects an existential debate

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand

Astronauts report feeling profoundly awestruck when they go to space, an anthropologist reports. This experience shapes their perspectives even back on Earth.

April 30, 2026

Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand

Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical

A new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are

April 30, 2026

Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical

Economy|Education|Political|US|World

John Roberts’ effort to gut the Voting Rights Act is complete

April 30, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

Report details suspect’s behavior in 2023, years before killings of University of South Florida doctoral students

April 30, 2026

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US|World

Brown University shooting suspect driven by 'accumulation of grievances,' FBI says

The FBI said on Wednesday it had determined the suspected gunman behind December's fatal mass shooting at Brown University spent years planning the attack

April 30, 2026

Brown University shooting suspect driven by 'accumulation of grievances,' FBI says

Brazil's Lula suffers heavy defeat as Senate rejects Supreme Court nominee

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday rejected the nomination of Solicitor General Jorge Messias for an open seat on the Supreme Court, making President Luiz

April 30, 2026

Brazil's Lula suffers heavy defeat as Senate rejects Supreme Court nominee

Business|Education|Europe|World

King Charles III's charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC

While Charles and Queen Camilla made their first state visit to the U.S. since he became king, they also supported The King’s Trust as it celebrates its 50th anniversary

April 29, 2026

King Charles III's charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC

Education|Political|World

Trump administration probes Stanford University over diversity practices

The U.S.

April 30, 2026

Trump administration probes Stanford University over diversity practices

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Trump’s DEI purge reaches farm country? Women picked for soybean board all replaced by men

The Trump administration rejected all four women farmers chosen by their peers to represent them in an industry group called the United Soybean Board

April 29, 2026

Trump’s DEI purge reaches farm country? Women picked for soybean board all replaced by men

Man who killed Brown students, MIT professor targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances, FBI says

Federal investigators say the man who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor did not act randomly, but targeted places and people that held symbolic meaning tied to his perceived failures

April 30, 2026

Man who killed Brown students, MIT professor targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances, FBI says

Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Technology

Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision

Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region’s three major airports

April 30, 2026

Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision

Americas|Crime|Education|Health

New report details suspect's worsening behavior before 2 USF students' killings

Family members say the behavior of a suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida students worsened over time because of marijuana use

April 30, 2026

New report details suspect's worsening behavior before 2 USF students' killings

Crime|Education

Gas station clerk honored for helping rescue kidnapped teen

April 30, 2026

Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885

April 29, 2026

One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

Republicans have scored another victory in the nationwide redistricting battle

April 30, 2026

Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

City of Birmingham works to improve walkability with $10 million grant easing pedestrian frustration

April 30, 2026

Americas|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Apparent senior prank near high school ends with call to 911

April 30, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Gone fishin'! Teen hopes to make lasting impact following wildfires

April 30, 2026

Crime|Education|Health

Questions arise after baby drowns in bathtub at foster home

April 30, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

Elementary students help shape future of food delivery robots

April 30, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Meet Ivan: Emmett's feathered fugitive brings joy to the local community

April 30, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Armless Pilot inducted into Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame

April 30, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Political

Louisiana DCFS concerns: Report reveals new fatality data, foster care children held in hospitals

April 30, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

98-year-old Navy veteran of three wars selected Honor Flight

April 30, 2026

Crime|Education|World

Parents of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman, killed in Chicago shooting, vow "we will get justice" after not guilty plea

April 29, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Far from the original in Philadelphia, these fans hunt for the Liberty Bell replica in each state

If you can't visit the original Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, you might find a dead ringer nearby

April 29, 2026

Far from the original in Philadelphia, these fans hunt for the Liberty Bell replica in each state

Crime|Education|US

How investigators say the killings of two University of South Florida students unfolded

April 28, 2026

Crime|Education|Science|Technology

Families of Canada school shooting victims sue OpenAI over shooter's use of ChatGPT

The families of victims of a school shooting in a remote Canadian Rockies town are suing artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a U.S. federal court, alleging that the ChatGPT maker failed to alert police to the shooter’s alarming interactions with the chatbot

April 29, 2026

Families of Canada school shooting victims sue OpenAI over shooter's use of ChatGPT

Education|Travel|World

King Charles to visit New York to commemorate 9/11 victims

Britain's King Charles and his wife

April 29, 2026

King Charles to visit New York to commemorate 9/11 victims

Education|Environment|Health|Science

'Long road ahead': 13 sloths rescued from Sloth World continue recovery at Central Florida Zoo

April 29, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado

April 29, 2026

Education|Environment|Health

Advocates demand answers as hundreds of graves collapse at a Milwaukee County cemetery after floods

April 29, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Technology|World

Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

April 29, 2026

Education|Health|Political

Iowa lawmakers approve MAHA bill targeting SNAP limits, school nutrition rules

April 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Health

Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet

Colorado’s minimum wage has increased, but not nearly enough to cover the rising cost of food.

April 29, 2026

Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet

Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe?

Most states have some sort of requirement for a minimum number of lockdown drills a year, but there is no set federal guidance.

April 29, 2026

Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe?

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season

April 29, 2026

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

April 29, 2026

Arts|Education|World

New Zealand local council rejects plan for 'comfort women' statue after Japan protest

A local council in New Zealand has rejected a proposal to erect a statue honouring women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese troops in World War Two after Japan's ambassador

April 29, 2026

New Zealand local council rejects plan for 'comfort women' statue after Japan protest

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tracy Sturdivant, the Ms. Foundation's next leader, wants to expand the feminist funder's coalition

Tracy Sturdivant will succeed Teresa Younger as the next president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation, the first national philanthropy run by and for women

April 29, 2026

Tracy Sturdivant, the Ms. Foundation's next leader, wants to expand the feminist funder's coalition

Business|Economy|Education|Sports

NCAA’s March Madness field could grow to 76 teams for 2027 season

April 29, 2026

California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out

Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate

April 29, 2026

California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out

Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|World

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu exhibit to show the world the impact of war and the fragile ceasefire

April 28, 2026

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds

Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearing

One of the directors of Camp Mystic has offered a tearful apology to the families of the 25 girls and two teen counselors killed in the 2025 Texas flood

April 28, 2026

Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearing

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

April 29, 2026

Olivia Pichardo is a reluctant groundbreaker as a woman in baseball

Olivia Pichardo would prefer to just play ball and not take attention away from her teammates

April 29, 2026

Olivia Pichardo is a reluctant groundbreaker as a woman in baseball

Crime|Education

Man found guilty of first-degree murder in shooting death of police officer

April 29, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology|Travel

Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution

April 29, 2026

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

April 29, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Resident recounts damage to home after juvenile allegedly starts fire in nearby grass

April 29, 2026

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

April 29, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Sports

DNR begins stocking 20 million fish across more than 1,000 Michigan lakes and streams

April 29, 2026

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Extinct butterfly at San Francisco Presidio being replaced with close relative

April 29, 2026

Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

April 29, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Dollywood to educate visitors about black bears with new BearWise signs

April 29, 2026

Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps

April 29, 2026

Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight

Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida

April 28, 2026

Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight

Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Driver uses taxi service to spread hope, help those in need

April 29, 2026

Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures

Brown University is facing lawsuits from three students injured in a campus shooting on December 13

April 28, 2026

Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures

Arts|Crime|Education|Technology

K9 Zona's new children's book promotes online safety

April 29, 2026

Education|Environment

Bison ranch fights to preserve a nearly extinct American icon

April 28, 2026

Americas|Crime|Education

Suspect in killing of 2 Florida graduate students from Bangladesh held without bond

A suspect has been ordered held without bond for murder charges in the killings of two University of South Florida students

April 28, 2026

Suspect in killing of 2 Florida graduate students from Bangladesh held without bond

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors

April 28, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Inside Atlanta's Apex Museum, Gen Z interns help bring history to life for a new generation

April 28, 2026

Education|Health|Technology

This skill can protect kids from the harms of social media

April 28, 2026

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement

The Southern Poverty Law Center has told a federal court that law enforcement agencies knew for years that the nonprofit was paying informants to report on the movements of hate groups

April 28, 2026

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement

Africa|Education|Environment|Health|World

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says

Five million children across Sudan's Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children's agency said on Tuesday, issuing an

April 28, 2026

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says

Education|Health|Science

How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness

The US military helped create the first flu vaccine to keep service members in action – and the logic for requiring vaccination has not changed.

April 28, 2026

How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness

Education|Science

Reading gains in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana are often touted, but don’t show full picture of literacy

While these Southern states made some gains in reading, they weren’t evenly felt across different student populations.

April 28, 2026

Reading gains in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana are often touted, but don’t show full picture of literacy

US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports

The U.S. administration is bringing forward immigration hearings for deportations of migrant children in custody by weeks or even months in a bid to accelerate the process, CNN

April 28, 2026

US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports

WNBA star Caitlin Clark to publish a children's book based on her life

Caitlin Clark is releasing a picture book this fall based on her life

April 28, 2026

WNBA star Caitlin Clark to publish a children's book based on her life

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school

April 28, 2026

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Arts|Education|Travel|World

She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

November 21, 2025

Business|Economy|Education|World

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

April 28, 2026

Economy|Education|Health|World

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers

Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and

April 28, 2026

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers

Crime|Education|US

Suspect searched ChatGPT about disposing of a body, bought trash bags before Florida students’ killings, prosecutors say

April 27, 2026

Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage

April 28, 2026

Crime|Education|US|World

US judge pauses ruling requiring UPenn to provide data in antisemitism probe

A U.S. judge on Monday paused his decision forcing the University of Pennsylvania to provide a federal civil rights agency with information on Jewish students,

April 28, 2026

US judge pauses ruling requiring UPenn to provide data in antisemitism probe

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

April 28, 2026

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation

April 27, 2026

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says

Inexperienced teenage counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations at Camp Mystic, and feared making decisions on their own

April 28, 2026

Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says

Crime|Education|Environment|Science|World

Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body

Prosecutors say the suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT days before the pair went missing what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster

April 27, 2026