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Building data centers in space is an intriguing idea on paper, but major engineering challenges must be solved

A data center could get more solar power and be kept much colder in space, but it would be extremely difficult to repair and update.

Steve Harvey: God’s blessings come with a duty to give back

Steve Harvey believes his success as an entertainer and author is a blessing from God, tied to his philanthropy

A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah's book club

Oprah Winfrey has selected Sophie Chen Keller's novel “Little Wonder” for her book club

Parents are on devices during meals even more than their kids. Here’s how to rethink family dinner

Parents are on devices during meals even more than their kids. Here’s how to rethink family dinner

Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling

Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech this fall after all

Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says

Almost all of the world's children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the

South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising by students, but challenges linger for its youth

South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising by students, a pivotal moment in the fight against apartheid

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

So far, about 10% of the ocean has formal protection as countries work toward the 30x30 goal, but many areas are still protected on paper only.

Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’

Iran has emerged with its uranium enrichment knowledge intact, its stockpile buried and fresh reason to believe that only a nuclear weapon would have deterred the US-Israel attack.

What we misunderstand about absent fathers

As a new father, a scholar used his research on absentee fatherhood to reimagine his own childhood without his dad.

Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

Florida's attorney general sued TikTok on Monday over claims it is violating the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Surge in teens seeking and paying for summer service experience

Surge in teens seeking and paying for summer service experience

City offers free swim passes to kids who pledge to avoid arroyos

City offers free swim passes to kids who pledge to avoid arroyos

Parents are tracking their adult children for safety. But is it actually safer?

Parents are tracking their adult children for safety. But is it actually safer?

"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding

"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding

Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live

As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight

India's GenZ leader slapped at protest

MUMBAI, June 15 - The founder and leader of India's Cockroach Janta Party was slapped repeatedly by unknown men during a crowded protest in the northern city of Jaipur on Monday, which he said was an

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-

UN Security Council extends Afghan mission, calls for review

The United Nations Security Council on Monday voted to extend the mandate of the U.N.

US Supreme Court turns away free speech claim by anti-abortion student

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UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

Man seen on video running from van after hitting child on E-bike is in custody, chief says

Man seen on video running from van after hitting child on E-bike is in custody, chief says

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S.,Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says

A Chinese-linked hacking group spent more than a year secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical and military research institutions, before being

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work

2026 has already been a banner year for meteor spottings and sonic booms across the world.

AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn

AI schools try to tailor learning to match students’ abilities. But they can’t help young people learn who they are.

The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

Manufacturers would benefit from establishing a better, more efficient service network and offering more attractive warranty programs.

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.

How window-mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling

Permanently installing a heat pump system in a building is expensive. But new window units can deliver many of the benefits with far less cost and go with renters when they move.

Who was the first transgender person?

There is evidence of people who crossed gender boundaries even in ancient civilizations, though the terms naming them have evolved over time.

The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing

Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content

A diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsule

A 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried next month

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football

Nobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years

Aurora police hope cold case podcast could help solve murder of Chelsea Yasser

Aurora police hope cold case podcast could help solve murder of Chelsea Yasser

Graduate student, runner Joabe Barbosa completes mission to run every street in Chicago

Graduate student, runner Joabe Barbosa completes mission to run every street in Chicago

Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship

A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history whose golden domes have towered over the capital for almost a millennium, was set

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Starbucks Korea to give staff history training after backlash over marketing campaign

Starbucks Korea will shut all stores in the country at 3 p.m. on June 22 for staff training on historical awareness and social sensitivity, the operator Shinsegae Group said

Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

New Yorkers who weren’t partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers

The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers

Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits grandparents' Irish village on eve of G7

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday met distant cousins in his grandparents' home village in the west of Ireland on a visit to

Scam artists posing as Duke employees try to gain access to property: HCSO

Scam artists posing as Duke employees try to gain access to property: HCSO

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree falls on Michigan home

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree falls on Michigan home

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it’s ruining their dating lives

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it’s ruining their dating lives

US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to reinstall exhibits and signs on topics like slavery and climate change that

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage

Woman celebrates 100th birthday with honorary diploma from Saguaro High School

Woman celebrates 100th birthday with honorary diploma from Saguaro High School

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby in Texas Tech saga

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond publicly called on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby after the Texas Tech quarterback won a court order restoring his eligibility

The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run

The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run

US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico

A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers have promised Puerto Ricans that they would try to speed up the island’s sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty

Defense lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking a judge to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty as punishment for comments they made in the media about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body

Doctor sentenced in hit-and-run death of California woman

Doctor sentenced in hit-and-run death of California woman

Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness

Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree fell on their home

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree fell on their home

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore

ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore

US OPEN '26: Scottie Scheffler trying to make history and Shinnecock tries to avoid recent history

This U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is all about history

The Constitution promises an interpreter for fair trials – US courts often can’t deliver

Federal protections promise a fair trial in a language you understand, but for millions who speak lesser-known languages, courts can’t keep that promise.

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse

Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry

The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy

Hundreds of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest the spending priorities of President Prabowo Subianto's

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last month's girls school fire

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kenya’s central town of Gilgil for a memorial service to honor the lives of 16 students who died in a school fire last month that police said was caused by arson

Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling

Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines

Philippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south

Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter

Taking turns with J

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program

A New Mexico judge has dismissed a challenge over the legality of the state's fledgling universal childcare program

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando

U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking the country's 250th anniversary

Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues sanctions against Tech over Sorsby

The Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports

Soccer-Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to

Vermont library holds ribbon cutting for new Canadian citizen entrance

Vermont library holds ribbon cutting for new Canadian citizen entrance

Dutch soccer coaches teach life skills and football fundamentals to Kansas City youth

Dutch soccer coaches teach life skills and football fundamentals to Kansas City youth

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills

2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl

2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl

Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones

Before asking whether inclusion is good for business, we should ask whether it is the right thing to do, two scholars argue.

Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care

First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, designed to help foster children

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Hustle on and off the court: Brothers launch bin cleaning business to fund basketball camp

Hustle on and off the court: Brothers launch bin cleaning business to fund basketball camp

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

North Texas girl meets donor's family in emotional first meeting

North Texas girl meets donor's family in emotional first meeting

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal

The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+

'I did not provide alcohol,' former school official shares her side

'I did not provide alcohol,' former school official shares her side

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively

Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates

How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma

Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across the state.

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists

The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections

Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre

When Aldewa Anjasmara Halip's three-year-old daughter cried hysterically every time she was due to attend a daycare

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots

The Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for children under 16 with exemptions for platforms that

States sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts

Democratic state officials filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming federal agencies have flouted the law by hastily implementing President Donald Trump's executive

Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit

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Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago

Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago

Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'

Texas Tech's sports leadership is defending its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire

Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case

Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case

Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman

Glenn Close is finally getting an Oscar

Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Thousands of Southern Baptists have voted overwhelmingly to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors in the nation’s largest conservative evangelical denomination

Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life

The dead remains of foundation species can boost or deter how well future generations are able to grow and thrive.

Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says

New research shows that extreme floods in coastal areas are becoming more common as climate change causes sea levels to rise

Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel

Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests

Colombian leftist presidential hopeful Ivan Cepeda told Reuters he will recognize the results of a runoff vote this month even if

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon’s recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination

The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter

The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure

Honda Motor America has recalled 880,514 vehicles in the United States over the failure of rear suspension components in the vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings

California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness

California’s leaders have repeatedly promised to tackle homelessness. But they don’t consistently make it a high priority for using state funds, researchers found.

National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia

As the National Science Foundation starts giving out fewer grants, people worldwide will potentially lose out from potential research findings that could help improve their lives.

Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Half of Americans fear that the rise of AI could put them or someone in their household out of work, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships

Teens fare better when both fathers and mothers play key parenting roles, including talking with them about sensitive subjects that were once considered only a mom’s role.

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions

For decades, Israel has worked to expand the Jewish presence in annexed east Jerusalem

Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands

Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines

Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder

Democrat Villegas projected to advance in California's 22nd congressional district

Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, an educator, was projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's closely watched 22nd

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race

The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course

Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court

Big 12 athletic directors have taken part in a conference call with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer

A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former N

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt

This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

Construction begins on George Floyd Square redevelopment

Construction begins on George Floyd Square redevelopment

Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck

Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

Several candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and

Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout

Meta is investing $115 million to stand up a new training program for data center technician jobs, as the social media giant races to build the

US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements

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Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued a decree ordering federal workers in the capital to work from home on June 11 and suspending school classes to

Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship

A new database includes more than 850 dissertations and theses, spanning everything from baseball slang and cigarette smoking to postage stamps and ballpark organs.

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities

Florida’s current approach to insurance is forcing those who can least afford it to bear the cost of the climate crisis. But different approaches are available.

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Honest conversations between parents and teens can help incoming college students make safer choices and be more aware of risks.

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics

Observing how grown-ups operate provides children with information on how they can shape their worlds to get what they want and avoid what they don’t want.

MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data

Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin

Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts

Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Goodwill bin find in Oklahoma City leads to return of 70-year-old diploma to New Mexico

Goodwill bin find in Oklahoma City leads to return of 70-year-old diploma to New Mexico

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Durham County reverses decision to remove Pride Month library displays

Durham County reverses decision to remove Pride Month library displays

Testimony ends after 4 days, closing arguments set in trial of fatal Texas track meet stabbing

A teenager charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a competitor at a Texas track meet won't be testifying in his own defense

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis' legacy alive

A group of young Elvis Presley tribute artists, ranging in age from seven to 17, competed in the king’s hometown last week as part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death

French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday he had told public prosecutors to review 70,000 ongoing allegations of violence against minors, after an outcry over

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights

Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support

Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support

Gordon S. Wood, eminent scholar of the American Revolution, dead at 92

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

The newly named director of national intelligence is a Trump political ally who has no experience in national security. A veteran of the field says it matters who holds the job.

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Gordon S. Wood, influential scholar of the American Revolution, dies at 92

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Denver PorchFest bringing live music to neighborhood porches

Denver PorchFest bringing live music to neighborhood porches

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

1 woman's mission unites a community to restore historic veterans cemetery for America's 250th birthday

1 woman's mission unites a community to restore historic veterans cemetery for America's 250th birthday

Window washer cleans small business windows for free, helps owners go viral on social media

Window washer cleans small business windows for free, helps owners go viral on social media

Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals

Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals

‘Ragtime’ is still resonating with audiences 30 years since its Broadway debut

It's been nearly 30 years since Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens wrote the music and lyrics for “Ragtime,” the American epic musical about the intertwining lives of three New York families at the turn of the 20th century

Young Philadelphia pilot returns to Tailwinds Academy to inspire the next generation

Young Philadelphia pilot returns to Tailwinds Academy to inspire the next generation

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

You know how important the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were to making the United States. But do you know about The Federalist and the crucial role it played in the founding era?

Can kids go to prison? A legal expert explains how young people can be tried and sentenced as adults

There’s a separate justice system for people under 18 because their brains are still developing. Treating them as adults can turn them into repeat offenders.

Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance

Scientists study small galaxies to look for hints of dark matter in the universe.

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of women in a western province for allegedly failing to comply with "dress

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official

Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies

Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died

Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2 million to Mass and challenges Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Europe to acknowledge Christianity’s contributions to its cultural identity

Woman helps others who suffered heartbreaking loss of a baby

Woman helps others who suffered heartbreaking loss of a baby

Community begins healing after graduation shooting that left teen dead

Community begins healing after graduation shooting that left teen dead

US Supreme Court poised to rule on gun laws and transgender athletes

Disputes involving President Donald Trump's policies on tariffs, immigration and

Boo who? Gen Z loves horror because real life has scared them plenty

Boo who? Gen Z loves horror because real life has scared them plenty

Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search

Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search

Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years

Pope Leo XIV is urging Spaniards to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain

Missing US student found dead near Kyoto, Japan, mother says

An American student who disappeared while on a family vacation in Japan was found dead outside Kyoto, his mother wrote in a Facebook post on Saturday.

Community gets first look at Obama Presidential Center at My Brother's Keeper Alliance Family Reunion

Community gets first look at Obama Presidential Center at My Brother's Keeper Alliance Family Reunion

Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.

Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.

The US college student missing in Japan has been found dead. Here’s a timeline of key moments in the case

The US college student missing in Japan has been found dead. Here’s a timeline of key moments in the case

Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels

Colombia’s presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who has been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, could have major implications for the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and Indigenous communities

Vulnerable Republicans increasingly willing to defy Trump’s agenda as midterms approach

Vulnerable Republicans increasingly willing to defy Trump’s agenda as midterms approach

Mock political party for India's young 'cockroaches' holds first street protest

The Cockroach Janata Party, a satirical online movement, has taken its first steps into real-world politics

India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that

India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that

Texas Tech's appeal to NCAA for Sorsby reinstatement denied, according to AP source

Texas Tech's appeal to the NCAA to reinstate Brendan Sorsby's eligibility has been denied

Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers

Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

A judge on Friday blocked the U.S.

SEC's Sankey says superleague idea 'not consistent with the truth'

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey said there’s no talk of a merger with the Big Ten and called the notion that the SEC wants to form a super league as “not consistent with the truth.”

Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government

A range of social movements in Mexico are capitalizing on impending FIFA World Cup celebrations next week to put pressure on authorities and make demands

3 men face murder charges in connection with Arcadia Lake mass shooting

3 men face murder charges in connection with Arcadia Lake mass shooting

Four former Alabama State men's basketball players were paid to fix a game in 2024, NCAA says

The hero of Alabama State’s first NCAA Tournament win and three of his teammates on the 2024-25 team have been ruled permanently ineligible for accepting payment from gamblers to fix the outcome of a game that season

The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war

High School staff member placed on paid administrative leave after senior prank

High School staff member placed on paid administrative leave after senior prank

Multiple shot at high school graduation event

A fatal shooting broke out in a parking lot outside of Fairfield High School during a high school graduation event, according to police.

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

Juvenile tries to get away from Arapahoe County deputies on e-bike

Juvenile tries to get away from Arapahoe County deputies on e-bike

Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

June is Pride Month across the U.S. But in some Republican-controlled states it's now officially Fidelity, Nuclear Family or Strong Families Month

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute

70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust

A Carnegie Mellon researcher explains the connection between our brains and AI chatbots – and what a new Pennsylvania lawsuit reveals about the dangers of AI.

Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?

Senior Chinese official Cai Qi tapped as head of central party school

Chinese President Xi Jinping's right hand man, Cai Qi, has been appointed as head of the elite Central Party School, a move analysts say cements his position as perhaps

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

A physical chemist outlines the promises and risks associated with methane fuel and describes why SpaceX and Blue Origin use it in their superheavy rockets.

France outraged over judicial failings as missing 11-year-old's body identified

A body discovered in southwestern France was identified on Friday as that of a missing 11-year-old girl whose case

'We want our children back': Nigeria's kidnapping nightmare spreads south

It was mid-morning when Aduke Balogun noticed a masked man in military fatigues walking towards her children's school.

Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., is gearing up for pivotal primaries this month to elect a new delegate to Congress and a new mayor

Inside the Tennessee high school that’s Spain’s home away from home at this year’s World Cup

Inside the Tennessee high school that’s Spain’s home away from home at this year’s World Cup

Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.

Italy introduces parental consent for sex education in schools

Sex education in Italian schools will require parental consent under a reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government, which also

Spirit Airlines shutdown forces thousands of US employees to reset careers

In April, Travis Arcamone was named flight attendant of the year at Spirit Airlines' Orlando, Florida, base.

Fewer Chinese teenagers register for tough university entry exam

The number of Chinese students sitting the country's national university entrance exam, due to begin on Sunday, has dropped sharply by 450,000 to 12.9 million from a year

Mass shooting after California high school graduation kills teen, wounds 3

Mass shooting after California high school graduation kills teen, wounds 3

Prosecutor tells jury that teen's killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defense

Lawyers have delivered opening statements in the trial of a former Texas high school athlete who is accused of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team at a track meet

Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a promenade will be built onto the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, the latest in a series of construction projects he has

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president’s allies

'It’s really cool': Kohler High School's unique graduation tradition hits 100th milestone

'It’s really cool': Kohler High School's unique graduation tradition hits 100th milestone

High School senior uses Rubik's cube skills to teach 8th graders math

High School senior uses Rubik's cube skills to teach 8th graders math

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Cherie DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for the Belmont after her historic Kentucky Derby

Cherie DeVaux has returned to Saratoga Race Course for the Belmont Stakes five weeks after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Trump administration probes 15 medical schools over admissions policy

The U.S.

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

Ohio County stitches together kids' dreams for massive America 250 postcard display

Ohio County stitches together kids' dreams for massive America 250 postcard display

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion

Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades

Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

Original Walmart site set to receive historical marker

Original Walmart site set to receive historical marker

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that foreign artificial intelligence platforms could be used against Canadians

Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from Savannah River return home after restoration

Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from Savannah River return home after restoration

Senior graduates high school after arriving in U.S. without speaking English 2 years ago

Senior graduates high school after arriving in U.S. without speaking English 2 years ago

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal measures on more remote areas, official says

The Indonesian agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme will "refocus" its measures by cutting back on new kitchens and targeting

Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need

Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal

Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower, art installations and a striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home

Alabama family pleads for help finding son who went missing on family trip in Japan

CNN's Hanako Montgomery is outside Japan's Kyoto station where the missing 20-year-old Auburn university student James "Weston" Higginbotham was last spotted as his family plead for him to be found.

Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago

Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago

The Literary Arts Fund to distribute $7.7 million in grants to 40 organizations

The Literary Arts Fund has announced $7.7 million in grants across 40 organizations in 19 states

Minneapolis mulls closing Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park after discovering it sits on sacred tribal land

Minneapolis mulls closing Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park after discovering it sits on sacred tribal land

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Tony Carruthers recently survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest man to endure a failed execution

The constitutional prohibition of ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ has shaped legal discourse around failed executions, but courts have not stopped states from attempting to execute the same man again.

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers

Brunei's ruler announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, creating new key portfolios and appointing two of his younger sons as ministers, in a sign of

Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history

A team of researchers worked grueling, hot hours in the desert to understand the history of life in Earth’s oceans after a major extinction event.

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations

Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience

Patience is a virtue that researchers have linked to many parts of well-being. But it’s also something that needs a bit of practice and training – and can be undermined by instant, easy gratification.

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?

Approximately 400,000 bison roam the North American landscape today, of which nearly 90% are considered livestock.

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia

President Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10

A first look inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center

A first look inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer

João Victor Gonçalves, from one of Rio de Janeiro's poorest favelas, has achieved a dream by playing soccer internationally

From reform hopes to brutal crackdown - China's Tiananmen protests

Thursday marks 37 years since China bloodily suppressed pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own

Protests and last-minute construction work disrupt Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Eight days before Mexico City kicks off the World Cup, mass protests by teachers and retired judges, road closures and last-minute

US agency reviews school internet subsidies amid concerns about kids' screen time

The U.S.

Ohio State University reaches $100 million settlement with nearly 300 sex abuse survivors

Ohio State University has reached a $100 million settlement with nearly 300 former students who had accused the school's campus doctor of sexually assaulting them

Ohio State trustees OK $100M settlement with hundreds of former students abused by doctor

Ohio State University has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle hundreds of legal claims from former student athletes who said they were sexually abused decades ago by a doctor at the university

Suspect who took 10 people hostage in California standoff has been shot and killed, police say

Police say a man held 10 people hostage inside a California office building before the FBI shot and killed him, bringing a more than 15-hour standoff to an end

ICE protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service won't face state charges, prosecutor says

Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, accompanied by former CNN journalist Don Lemon, will not additionally face state charges

Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain

The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park and zoo in Ontario to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran

Couple vows to restore beloved 'little library' destroyed by vandals

Couple vows to restore beloved 'little library' destroyed by vandals

Utah bus driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for setting bus on fire with children inside

Utah bus driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for setting bus on fire with children inside

Swastika flag raised at NYU leads to hate crime charges for Connecticut man

Swastika flag raised at NYU leads to hate crime charges for Connecticut man

Warrant: 'I did it' Teen accused of killing his sister admits to friend over FaceTime

Warrant: 'I did it' Teen accused of killing his sister admits to friend over FaceTime

42 dogs improperly euthanized at animal shelter, state says

42 dogs improperly euthanized at animal shelter, state says

Woman takes on a 40-mile high-altitude Andes trek to raise money for prostate cancer research

Woman takes on a 40-mile high-altitude Andes trek to raise money for prostate cancer research

Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N.

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

Daycare teacher arrested, accused of hitting kids with stapler, police say

Daycare teacher arrested, accused of hitting kids with stapler, police say

Community reels after police say driver with revoked license hits three pedestrians, killing one

Community reels after police say driver with revoked license hits three pedestrians, killing one

Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion

Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion

Woman arrested after alleged DUI crash kills toll booth worker on beach, sheriff says

Woman arrested after alleged DUI crash kills toll booth worker on beach, sheriff says

Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has testified in support of a bipartisan bill to overhaul college athletics

Gun threat cancels Clintondale High School prom an hour before event

Gun threat cancels Clintondale High School prom an hour before event

Teen girl, man indicted in killings of her parents, grandmother in western North Carolina

Teen girl, man indicted in killings of her parents, grandmother in western North Carolina

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history

5-year-old cancer survivor receives dream room makeover

5-year-old cancer survivor receives dream room makeover

Students connect with horses to boost reading skills

Students connect with horses to boost reading skills

US Senate to hold confirmation hearing for BLS commissioner nominee next week

The U.S.

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee

Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen’s home within the hive

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest

For the past century, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet was one of Indonesia's most elusive birds, known only from a 2014 photographic record and a handful of museum

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Officer saves boy from drowning at pond

Officer saves boy from drowning at pond

Most Americans broadly support public education for undocumented students – regardless of their political affiliation and religion

Some states are trying to challenge a long-held precedent that undocumented children are allowed to attend public school free of charge.

When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas

It is far easier and cheaper to keep someone housed in a mobile home park than to build a new subsidized unit for them.

How Villanova shaped the New York Knicks’ dominant run to the NBA Finals

How Villanova shaped the New York Knicks’ dominant run to the NBA Finals

New York City's 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who don’t remember the terror attacks

The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th

Britain's King George III is getting a makeover as America approaches its 250th birthday

As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas

Even before all the votes had been counted in last week's Republican Senate primary in Texas, party members began rolling out attacks on the Democratic candidate,

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people

Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows

A new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

Two Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor

Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill

The two biggest conferences in college sports say they do not support the current version of a bipartisan bill designed to regulate an industry struggling for answers in a quickly changing era in which some players make millions

Surviving son addresses vigil after 6 members of Iowa family are killed in domestic violence case

Community members have honored a mother and five siblings killed in a case of domestic violence a day earlier

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

Panic buttons and phone alerts: How technology helped prevent further bloodshed at Apalachee

Panic buttons and phone alerts: How technology helped prevent further bloodshed at Apalachee

Brewers players team up with local teens to design custom sneakers

Brewers players team up with local teens to design custom sneakers

New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights

New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again

Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer

How one couple is helping grow the wheelchair tennis community

How one couple is helping grow the wheelchair tennis community

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday

Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday

Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School

Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School

School employee accused of filming, sharing video of student in restroom

School employee accused of filming, sharing video of student in restroom

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

Mamdani repeals bedtime for New York City students during Knicks playoffs

Mamdani repeals bedtime for New York City students during Knicks playoffs

One graduation gown, seven graduates and 23 years of memories

One graduation gown, seven graduates and 23 years of memories

Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect – even as more companies implement it

Many employees say they prefer flexibility when it comes to working in the office, but they find it creates uncertainty and unpredictability.

Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15  

Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.

'Just let me go' Nebraska quilter's TBI recovery story stitched into exhibit at Kimball Harding Nelson

'Just let me go' Nebraska quilter's TBI recovery story stitched into exhibit at Kimball Harding Nelson

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Teacher's classroom food pantry to outlast her 27-year career

Teacher's classroom food pantry to outlast her 27-year career

Librarian's love story becomes inspiration at memory care center

Librarian's love story becomes inspiration at memory care center

Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters

Class-war rhetoric from Democratic candidates jams working-class voters into a prefabricated progressive agenda, an expert on rural and working-class communities argues.

Teen walks graduation stage 1 year after suffering severe spinal cord injury

Teen walks graduation stage 1 year after suffering severe spinal cord injury

Muhammad Ali's family reflects on the champion boxer's legacy 10 years after his death

The wife of late boxing legend Muhammad Ali says his legacy of compassion endures 10 years after his death

5-year-old boy dies from injuries suffered by falling tree in Kansas City, Missouri

5-year-old boy dies from injuries suffered by falling tree in Kansas City, Missouri

Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger globally to ensure age-appropriate experiences for younger users, it said on Tuesday,

UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh

The U.N. refugee agency warned on Tuesday that declining humanitarian funding could significantly worsen conditions for around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography

Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime

Jill Biden shares update on Joe Biden’s cancer

Former first lady Jill Biden spoke with NBC’s Craig Melvin on “TODAY” about her husband’ cancer diagnosis. Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in 2025.

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

How out-of-work fishermen saved the American Revolution

A British ban stripped thousands of skilled mariners of their livelihoods overnight – and gave Washington a chance to turn the tide.

How Fox News viewership increases belief in the anti-immigrant great replacement theory

White Americans who watch Fox News are more likely to agree that shadowy political elites are embracing permissive immigration policies to replace native-born white Americans.

Takeaways from Jill Biden’s new memoir

Takeaways from Jill Biden’s new memoir

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules

A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks

Fishing event honoring Fletcher Merkel brings hundreds of kids together, raises funds for Annunciation scholarship

Fishing event honoring Fletcher Merkel brings hundreds of kids together, raises funds for Annunciation scholarship

Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children

Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children

Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over child safety risks

Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday, accusing the company of misrepresenting the safety of its ChatGPT platform, which the lawsuit said has

Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche

Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche

Teen graduates at 16 earns college credits while chasing dream career

Teen graduates at 16 earns college credits while chasing dream career

Moms create hiking group to get kids outdoors and build friendships

Moms create hiking group to get kids outdoors and build friendships

SCAD fashion graduate turns motherhood and perseverance into runway success

SCAD fashion graduate turns motherhood and perseverance into runway success

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a study released Monday has found

Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

Central Florida 7-year-old joins Mensa after scoring in top 0.1% of her age group

Central Florida 7-year-old joins Mensa after scoring in top 0.1% of her age group

High senior prank sleepover gives North Carolina principal wake-up call he won't forget

High senior prank sleepover gives North Carolina principal wake-up call he won't forget

Girl's sparkling room makeover helps her through cancer journey

Girl's sparkling room makeover helps her through cancer journey

Audience member steps in to rescue ‘La La Land’ concert after keyboard player falls ill

Audience member steps in to rescue ‘La La Land’ concert after keyboard player falls ill

Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street

Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street

Man remembered as beloved community member after fatal bicycle incident

Man remembered as beloved community member after fatal bicycle incident

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the

Sailing program helps visually impaired take to the waves

Sailing program helps visually impaired take to the waves

India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

The founder of an online Indian youth group that has amassed millions of followers in days said on Monday he plans to take his movement on to the streets with a protest

Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are

Subsidized insurance makes waterfront property seem safer than it is for wealthier buyers, while many low-income homeowners face repeat disasters with no help.

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

From who gets to vote to how people travel and where taxpayer dollars are funneled, politicians and urban planners wield maps to control public imagination.

What happens to debt when someone dies?

Whether or not there’s a will, the results are the same.

Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump

Researchers learned from dozens of interviews that the usual ways of resolving complex cases, escalating issues and holding the authorities accountable no longer work.

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Ann Patchett opened Parnassus Books in 2011 when physical bookstores seemed endangered

From her bookstore in Nashville, Ann Patchett drives the literary conversation

Ann Patchett often finds ways to help others, whether it's promoting a fellow author's book or supporting emerging writers

Shrey Parikh, 14, wins Scripps Spelling Bee

A new Scripps Spelling Bee champion has been crowned. Shrey Parikh won the title after he pulled off a record-settting final lightning-round.

Inside the National Spelling Bee

Coy Wire reports from the National Spelling Bee, where young competitors show that success comes from discipline, sacrifice and sportsmanship as they chase a national title.

Community seeks answers after elderly couple found dead in home

Community seeks answers after elderly couple found dead in home

Search for missing 8-year-old boy ends in tragedy after body found in Celina pond, officials say

Search for missing 8-year-old boy ends in tragedy after body found in Celina pond, officials say

First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports

AI chip firm Nvidia and Microsoft are expected next week to debut the first Windows PCs that use Nvidia's chips as the main processor, Axios reported on Saturday, citing sources.

Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos

Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night

Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7

Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes

Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes

Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show

A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student

Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars,” has died at age 80

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut

Kentucky senior celebrated for perfect attendance over 13 years

Kentucky senior celebrated for perfect attendance over 13 years

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth

Pennsylvania police can cite drivers who pick up their phones, even at red light, beginning June 6

Pennsylvania police can cite drivers who pick up their phones, even at red light, beginning June 6

UCLA's Karson Gordon enters transfer portal as a track athlete, dodging football restrictions

UCLA's Karson Gordon has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a track and field athlete with plans to play football

Big 12 becoming first Power Four conference to have all members agree to CSC participation

The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission

Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen

The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district who was arrested last year in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been sentenced to two years in prison

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya

Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others

Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?

Many jails and prisons are dependent on incarcerated labor to keep costs low.

Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina

The mummy of a child from the Inca period, discovered frozen in 1905 on a mountain in northwestern Argentina, has been returned to an indigenous

Chinese American teens experience depression, anxiety at higher rates than peers – here’s why their parents may miss the warning signs

After my niece died by suicide, I began researching how Chinese immigrant families feel about their children’s mental health and why they often avoid care.

I’ve been studying racist costume parties for a decade, and colleges are failing at educating the students about why they’re wrong

A series of racist costume parties at Bowdoin shows the contradiction colleges have to navigate – encouraging open, reasoned debate, while creating a safe campus for all students.

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

If signed into law, the legislation would be the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire

Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls' boarding school that killed 16 students, police said on

California teen wins National Spelling Bee with 'bromocriptine'

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off on Thursday, correctly spelling 32

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle

New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions

A federal judge has ruled Alabama's use of nitrogen gas to carry out executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution

Jill Biden says she was 'frightened' as she saw Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance unfold

In an interview with CBS, former first lady Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden had stroke during the 2024 CNN Presidential debate against Donald Trump.

Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found

A court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard by staff, but remains on the bench with a “private reprimand.”

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better

In her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald Trump

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman

Policy shaper Cody Campbell asks college sports leaders to give bipartisan fix-it bill a chance

An architect of the Senate bill that proposes to solve problems engulfing college sports says he heard the criticism right away, along with conversations of breakaway conferences, collective bargaining and ever-spiraling spending

Big-hearted bus driver delivers special surprise to Georgia students

Big-hearted bus driver delivers special surprise to Georgia students

Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school

Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family

For the first time since he was an infant, Kyle Adler boarded a plane in February to meet his birth mother

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

Uribe's protege Valencia seeks to become Colombia’s first female president

Right-wing Colombian lawyer and senator Paloma Valencia is running to become her country's first female president in a Sunday presidential contest,

Leftist Colombia presidential candidate Cepeda pledges to step up economic, social reforms

Leftist Colombian activist and Senator Ivan Cepeda, whose youth was marked by exile and his father's murder at the hands of right-wing paramilitaries, is

Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students

A fire has devastated a girls' boarding school in central Kenya, killing at least 16 students and injuring many more

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school

Harvard graduates heard from comedian and television host Conan O’Brien at their commencement

Education Department is investigating whether Smith College’s admissions violate Title IX – but this law doesn’t actually apply to the case

Title IX’s language is clear that the 1972 law does not cover the admissions decisions private colleges and universities make.

What to do if a bat gets in your house: Here’s how to remove it safely

A bat biologist walks through the steps for persuading a bat to leave your home, and what to do when a whole family decides to roost in your attic.

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack

Islamic Center marks somber Eid al-Adha following shooting that claimed three lives

Islamic Center marks somber Eid al-Adha following shooting that claimed three lives

'I never actually imagined giving birth in a car': New mom searching for firefighter who helped deliver baby

'I never actually imagined giving birth in a car': New mom searching for firefighter who helped deliver baby

'It wasn't even a close call' | Former prosecutor explains why no one was charged in Harambe's death

'It wasn't even a close call' | Former prosecutor explains why no one was charged in Harambe's death

He spent decades thinking he never graduated high school. But his diploma was there all along

He spent decades thinking he never graduated high school. But his diploma was there all along

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

Man creates game of blind billiards for his community

Man creates game of blind billiards for his community

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home

Salon owner hosts “Dads do Hair” workshop

Salon owner hosts “Dads do Hair” workshop

Teacher gives students personalized gifts in her final goodbye

Teacher gives students personalized gifts in her final goodbye

Man arrested after Instagram graduation mass shooting threat against PVUSD school

Man arrested after Instagram graduation mass shooting threat against PVUSD school

Twins celebrate graduation, acceptance at same Ivy League university

Twins celebrate graduation, acceptance at same Ivy League university

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government

Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79

A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls' secondary school in a town in Kenya's Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 16

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message

Texas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate

Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward

Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending

Five ways Paxton's big win in Texas could backfire on Trump

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S.

Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections

Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities

Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill

The senators trying to fix college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

18-year-old driver chases NASCAR dream after high school graduation

18-year-old driver chases NASCAR dream after high school graduation

A new specialty license plate will help pay off school lunch debt across Utah

A new specialty license plate will help pay off school lunch debt across Utah

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

'A slap in the face': Greenbriar Middle School principal resigns amid controversial video, then is reassigned

'A slap in the face': Greenbriar Middle School principal resigns amid controversial video, then is reassigned

Teen honors uncle with Down syndrome by raising $10K through sports card fundraiser

Teen honors uncle with Down syndrome by raising $10K through sports card fundraiser

Residents demand accountability after high school arrest

Residents demand accountability after high school arrest

Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war

Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war

Police identify suspect, victim in deadly Price Chopper shooting, say suspect turned gun on himself after being approached

Police identify suspect, victim in deadly Price Chopper shooting, say suspect turned gun on himself after being approached

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Student detained by ICE during asylum check-in released from custody

Student detained by ICE during asylum check-in released from custody

Bolivia clears path to send troops onto streets to calm protests

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests have escalated in the early months of

Privacy isn’t dead – it’s just that tech companies have made it inconvenient

Is sharing your data worth what you’re getting out of it? That may be the wrong question to ask when you are thinking about whether to share.

AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion

AI models can simulate the answers thousands of people would provide to a survey, but the results aren’t a reliable measure of what real people would actually say.

Is rubbing your eyes bad for you? 2 eye specialists explain what’s behind the urge to rub and what to do about it

Some over-the-counter and at-home remedies can help reduce eye irritation that causes rubbing. But if those don’t bring relief, it’s important to see an eye doctor.

Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth

The late postpartum period has the highest risk for maternal deaths, yet the standard of postpartum care in the US ends at approximately six weeks after birth.

Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia

Record-breaking 71-pound blue catfish caught in West Virginia

Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside

Sometimes they hear they’re supposed to stay active and engaged. Other times they’re vilified for holding on to power too long. It’s all made ‘knowing when it’s time’ a whole lot harder.

Chilling effects of Trump’s war on free speech extend far beyond campus walls – and that’s the point

A persistent government strategy to sow fear through punitive measures has corroded freedom and democracy.

In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water

There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo

LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts

The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones

US judge halts West Point faculty speech curbs under Trump-era policy

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the U.S.

Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95

Clarence B

Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures

Maine's secretary of state says an initiative intended to limit transgender students’ ability to participate in sports has been removed from the ballot because of invalid signatures

NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement

Texas Tech announced the NCAA has denied the school’s petition to have Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports, including on his own team when he was a freshman

US Justice Department sues UCLA alleging antisemitic educational environment

The U.S.

Mom says teen was tased and beaten at quinceañera

Mom says teen was tased and beaten at quinceañera

Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map

Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map

Mothers' Milk Bank provides life-saving resources for families in Colorado and nationwide

Mothers' Milk Bank provides life-saving resources for families in Colorado and nationwide

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement

Attorneys say a woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement

A rare public trial opens in Paris child abuse case as parents seek a national wake-up call

Parents’ groups in France are calling for more attention to child abuse scandals as a rare public trial opens in Paris

Belgian train hits school minivan, killing four including pupils

A train crashed into a school minivan at a level-crossing in the Belgian town of Buggenhout on

Supreme Court sides with Trump in fight tied to speech curbs on immigration judges

The U.S.

'I have to for my daughter': Grieving mom watches lifeguards return to South Haven

'I have to for my daughter': Grieving mom watches lifeguards return to South Haven

US Supreme Court won't hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit

The U.S.

America's tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices

Schools across the U.S. are starting to rethink the abundance of digital devices in classrooms

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.

California’s salmon fishery is reopening after a population crash led to a 3-year closure, but that doesn’t mean all is well

Salmon have faced a boom-bust cycle for years. Making their recovery last longer will require some big changes, including how hatcheries produce fish.

The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?

Even though annual precipitation is rising nationally, the landscape is drying out more rapidly. That’s changing the water cycle.

Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling

Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling

From the San Luis Valley to Vail, Latino labor powers every sector of Colorado’s economy

Latinos were the first Coloradans, and yet they are portrayed by the administration as intruders in an era of immigration enforcement.

How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives

When people harness the logic of natural selection, they can often find efficient and effective ways to solve complex problems.

Florida middle school students create time capsule to celebrate America 250

Florida middle school students create time capsule to celebrate America 250

Bakersfield son turns Memorial Day into a tribute that spans generations

Bakersfield son turns Memorial Day into a tribute that spans generations

Man in distress atop Sonoma County Transit bus brought down after nearly 10 hours

Man in distress atop Sonoma County Transit bus brought down after nearly 10 hours

Mother reunites with fire rescue crew who saved her toddler from Easter drowning

Mother reunites with fire rescue crew who saved her toddler from Easter drowning

Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum

Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum

Air Force father surprises high school graduate after flying home from Japan

Air Force father surprises high school graduate after flying home from Japan

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death

Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death

Child donates allowance, pens heartfelt letter to Capron Park Zoo amid financial struggles

Child donates allowance, pens heartfelt letter to Capron Park Zoo amid financial struggles

Girl rings bell to celebrate being cancer free after two-year leukemia battle

Girl rings bell to celebrate being cancer free after two-year leukemia battle

Tornado strengthens bond between Polish exchange student and host family

Tornado strengthens bond between Polish exchange student and host family

Great Dane groups bring dozens of dogs to fulfill hospice patients' wishes

Great Dane groups bring dozens of dogs to fulfill hospice patients' wishes

Principal taking flight over campus after school completes three million math problems

Principal taking flight over campus after school completes three million math problems

El Reno community mourns four victims killed in wrong-way crash along Interstate 40

El Reno community mourns four victims killed in wrong-way crash along Interstate 40

Gun violence prevention course created by brother of man killed in Milwaukee nears completion for first class

Gun violence prevention course created by brother of man killed in Milwaukee nears completion for first class

Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer

Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer

Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene

Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene

Why a small church lets people take a shower there for free

Why a small church lets people take a shower there for free

Teacher returns to the first grade classroom where she once learned as a student

Teacher returns to the first grade classroom where she once learned as a student

How a mom is using art to connect with her autistic son

How a mom is using art to connect with her autistic son

How community groups, activists and local media turned Camden, New Jersey, into a model of police reform

Camden, New Jersey’s homicide rate in 2025 was four times the national average – still high, but a marked change from when it was 18 times the national average in 2012.

Michigan inmates train rescue dogs to serve veterans and first responders in Blue Star program

Michigan inmates train rescue dogs to serve veterans and first responders in Blue Star program

Founder of viral Indian Gen Z account alleges crackdown, threats

New Delhi - A viral social media account focusing on the concerns of India’s Gen Z has come under attack, with its founder alleging hacking and

Emmett Till's cousin, Jim Crow architect's great-great-great-grandson inspire others with friendship

Emmett Till's cousin, Jim Crow architect's great-great-great-grandson inspire others with friendship

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg

Rocklin Unified eyes electric future amid high gas prices

Rocklin Unified eyes electric future amid high gas prices

Daycare owner says service dog taken from yard, sightings reported across Highlands

Daycare owner says service dog taken from yard, sightings reported across Highlands

Charges filed against Chatfield officer in alleged DWI

Charges filed against Chatfield officer in alleged DWI

Oklahoma couple completes pier-to-pier span of Historic Route 66 in 1926 Hupmobile

Oklahoma couple completes pier-to-pier span of Historic Route 66 in 1926 Hupmobile

High school cancer survivor finds family at baseball academy EL1 Reading

High school cancer survivor finds family at baseball academy EL1 Reading

High school honors 90-year-old janitor with surprise birthday celebration

High school honors 90-year-old janitor with surprise birthday celebration

Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk

Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk

How state laws can stymie research into your ancestors' psychiatric records

Frustrated family members and others have been pushing for law changes in New York and other states that would allow the release of mental health records of long-dead ancestors

Jason Collins opened a door. Many LGBTQ athletes still don’t feel safe walking through it more than a decade later

Jason Collins opened a door. Many LGBTQ athletes still don’t feel safe walking through it more than a decade later

Radicalization concerns, seized guns and 911 calls: San Diego shooting prompts questions about parental awareness, gun access

Radicalization concerns, seized guns and 911 calls: San Diego shooting prompts questions about parental awareness, gun access

Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital

Clashes have erupted between protesters and riot police after a massive anti-government rally in Serbia's capital, Belgrade

Little girl rescued after rattlesnake bite in Northern Colorado inspired by park rangers who saved her

Little girl rescued after rattlesnake bite in Northern Colorado inspired by park rangers who saved her

Historic $10 million donation to Georgia basketball is the largest in UGA Athletic Association history

Historic $10 million donation to Georgia basketball is the largest in UGA Athletic Association history

Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he's worth it

Scott Remer is the country's only full-time, professional coach for kids competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Russia says 18 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine

The death toll from a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 18, with many of the victims young women, Russian

This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids

Mark Takano can't help but see the parallels in U.S. history

Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way

Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia

Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal

Moments of joy are common whenever hospital facility dogs show up to spend time with patients

Hear Stephen Colbert's message prior to final 'Late Show'

Stephen Colbert gave thanks to his staff, studio audience and viewers ahead of the series finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Behavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attack

Court records reveal new details about one of two teenagers who killed three people at a San Diego mosque

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest

A lawyer for Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil vowed on Friday to take his case to the U.S.

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight

Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a decision that put the government a step closer to deporting him

Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington

Advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating the legacy of Ona Judge, from her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire

Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, orders military to prepare options

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine for what he described as a

Little Victories Sensory Gym makes big impact on families living with neurodiversity

Little Victories Sensory Gym makes big impact on families living with neurodiversity

Detroit’s high property taxes are driving a housing affordability crisis – how can city leaders bring down costs?

Property tax reform in Detroit could boost homeownership and attract new residents and businesses.

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

Efforts to use technology to police copyright evolved into companies using copyright law to lock people out of repairing their own devices.

China to expand public service access for migrant workers

China issued guidelines on Friday to expand coverage of basic public services to people who don't have household registration in the cities where they work, a move that

Warner enters UNI hall of fame long after Pro Football HOF. 'My career has never been conventional'

Kurt Warner is finally getting into Northern Iowa's athletic hall of fame

How to AI-proof your job

How to AI-proof your job

Video shows school bus crash in Everett, Massachusetts; 9 students taken to hospital

Video shows school bus crash in Everett, Massachusetts; 9 students taken to hospital

Colorado Department of Corrections introduces high tech training for parole officers

Colorado Department of Corrections introduces high tech training for parole officers

Fairfield police release video of officers arresting 2 high school students involved in fight

Fairfield police release video of officers arresting 2 high school students involved in fight

San Francisco's "canine court" expected to reopen amid growing backlog of cases

San Francisco's "canine court" expected to reopen amid growing backlog of cases

Community mourns 14-year-old Aledo student killed in ATV crash hours before graduation

Community mourns 14-year-old Aledo student killed in ATV crash hours before graduation

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?

President Donald Trump made inroads with Latino voters in 2024, earning support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House

Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say

At least four people were killed and 35 children were wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in Russian-controlled Luhansk in eastern Ukraine,

Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms

Malaysia will introduce new measures from June 1 to protect children and reduce their exposure to harmful content on online platforms, its communications regulator

Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally

Serbia’s university students are gearing up for a major rally this weekend, pushing for political changes under President Aleksandar Vucic

House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits

The House has rejected a proposal for a new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall

Couple believes 7-year-old son is youngest to complete rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike

Couple believes 7-year-old son is youngest to complete rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood

A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accuses her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods

Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo

A dying star has never looked so lovely

Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.

Researchers have found that wildlife near Jackson, Wyoming, coexists with heavy human recreation

From the big screen to hospital hallways: Star Wars characters surprise children at TMC

From the big screen to hospital hallways: Star Wars characters surprise children at TMC

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

Meta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with children’s social media addiction and mental health harms

CEO of NIL enforcement reminds frustrated schools: These are your rules, we just enforce them

While frustration mounts across big-time college sports, the leader of the agency formed to police NIL payments has a simple reminder: These are the rules you wrote

KCKPD memorial brings fallen officer's son home decades later

KCKPD memorial brings fallen officer's son home decades later

Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher

A judge dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun

Judge dismisses charges against former school official in case of 6-year-old who shot teacher

Judge dismisses charges against former school official in case of 6-year-old who shot teacher

Minneapolis daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee country days after closing center, prosecutors allege

Minneapolis daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee country days after closing center, prosecutors allege

Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows

Meta Platforms on Thursday settled the first case set for trial seeking to make social media companies cover the costs that school districts

Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability

A divided Supreme Court has dismissed Alabama’s bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murderer who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls

Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions

Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions

12-year-old student to graduate Evergreen Valley College as valedictorian

12-year-old student to graduate Evergreen Valley College as valedictorian

Teenage-style romance sparks healthy living in widows

Teenage-style romance sparks healthy living in widows

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential

Teen celebrates graduation in the hospital after car accident leaves him paralyzed

Teen celebrates graduation in the hospital after car accident leaves him paralyzed

The Manatee Whisperer: Why Tampa Bay manatees are thriving during drought

The Manatee Whisperer: Why Tampa Bay manatees are thriving during drought

Reptile sanctuary begins cleanup after fire kills 22 animals, displaces more than 140 in Des Moines

Reptile sanctuary begins cleanup after fire kills 22 animals, displaces more than 140 in Des Moines

Why are buttons and zippers on different sides of men’s and women’s clothes?

Centuries-old habits shaped today’s fashion standards.

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point

A hurricane scientist explains the technology forecasters rely on to keep people safe and help communities all along the Atlantic coast know when to evacuate.

Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas

Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas

Police investigate decapitated animals left outside Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Police investigate decapitated animals left outside Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

Students create mac-and-cheese domino train before making donation to community

Students create mac-and-cheese domino train before making donation to community

Neighbors in Miami-Dade report 20 cars broken into or stolen overnight: "The airbags were pulled out of my car"

Neighbors in Miami-Dade report 20 cars broken into or stolen overnight: "The airbags were pulled out of my car"

Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on

The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.

Ed Orgeron returns to LSU as a special assistant to recruiting and defense

Ed Orgeron returned to LSU’s football program Wednesday, seven years after he coached the Tigers to the 2019 national title

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

Loyalty outranks expertise, and reality bends to the leader’s word. From Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan, fascist war machines collapse on the same contradictions.

The teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were latest to cite prior atrocities

An attack at a California Islamic center is the latest violence where the perpetrators said they were inspired by past atrocities, such as the 2019 massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says

TikTok and Alphabet's YouTube have failed to set out meaningful steps to protect British children from harmful online content, media regulator Ofcom said on

Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's

Harvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation

As CFP barrels toward 24 teams, the questions remain: Who's paying for this, and how much?

The Big Ten is pushing to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, but the question is who will televise it

Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in

Wednesday has been another hot day across the eastern U.S. That comes a day after several spots broke daily heat records

Harvard faculty take aim at grade inflation by capping 'A' grades for students

Harvard University faculty have imposed a limit on the number of "A" grades that can be given to undergraduate students in an effort to end a growing trend of grade inflation at the

More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition

It’s no longer uncommon for scheduled university commencement speakers to have their invitations rescinded following backlash over their politics.

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise

Donald Trump’s suit against the IRS and the settlement creating a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his allies raise important moral and constitutional issues.

Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers

President Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns

Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns

‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires

‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires

Parents arrested in connection to Horizon Middle School THC 'candy' incident

Parents arrested in connection to Horizon Middle School THC 'candy' incident

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

Lawsuit accuses Massachusetts schools of segregating students of color in low-opportunity districts

A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities

Foster mom gets honored for her years of dedicated service

Foster mom gets honored for her years of dedicated service

High school student spreads kindness with handwritten letters for thousands of classmates

High school student spreads kindness with handwritten letters for thousands of classmates

This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience

This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience

'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' has its day at the Cannes Film Festival, 50 years after it was shot

No movie at the Cannes Film Festival has had a longer road to get here than “Once Upon a Time in Harlem.”

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement

Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers

Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom

Ona Judge was 1 of 9 people George Washington owned when he lived in the President’s House in Philadelphia. The city will recognize her legacy each May 21.

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

Man accused of posing as art student, taking lewd photos, sexually abusing woman in Chicago

Man accused of posing as art student, taking lewd photos, sexually abusing woman in Chicago

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra-steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science

Quantum computers are still a work in progress but quantum sensors are already in use at hospitals, laboratories and by defense contractors.

Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares

The Sun is a complex physical body. It generates incredible amounts of heat and a strong, often tangled, magnetic field.

Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal

Misinformation and a shifting legal landscape have left many families with trans children uncertain about what care doctors can still provide.

How employers can support workers when they take medical leave

About 2 in 3 Americans who are employed can get paid time off work while getting and recovering from chemotherapy or surgeries doctors have told them they need.

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers

Single Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home

US watchdog urged to probe Roblox over child safety and marketing

Two children's advocacy groups asked the U.S.

Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero

The security guard slain at the Islamic Center of San Diego was hailed on Tuesday as a fallen hero who

Six tax tips you should start thinking about now

Simple questions to ask year-round that can help you keep more of what you earn

Former Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich gets an opportunity in NFL's revamped accelerator program

Jeff Ulbrich hopes his brief tenure as interim head coach of the New York Jets doesn’t prevent him from leading his own team

George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits

George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years

How you map numbers in your mind isn’t universal, even among people who read the same language

On your mental number line, are the numbers smaller on the left or on the right? Two comparative cognition researchers explain how culture may influence the orientation – but also may not.

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.

A guard, a teacher’s husband and an indispensable elder: Mosque mourns heroes who distracted shooters from children inside

A guard, a teacher’s husband and an indispensable elder: Mosque mourns heroes who distracted shooters from children inside

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil

Big Ten commish says a 24-team playoff would make regular season more meaningful, not less

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti paints his conference’s 24-team College Football Playoff proposal as a way of making the regular season more meaningful, not less

Colorado's top court orders children's hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minors

The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered the state's largest provider of gender-affirming care for young people to resume medical treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors

An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup

The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry

NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights

The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers

Women's flag football on track to gain NCAA championship status before sport makes its Olympic debut

Women’s flag football is on track to gaining NCAA championship status

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

Cook County Sheriff's Office finds $1.5 million worth of laptops in stolen trailer

Cook County Sheriff's Office finds $1.5 million worth of laptops in stolen trailer

At Virginia school shooting trial, defense flips the script and blames teachers for inaction

At Virginia school shooting trial, defense flips the script and blames teachers for inaction

Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

Caught on camera: Man sets fire to Wisconsin home

Caught on camera: Man sets fire to Wisconsin home

Residents come together to fundraise for understaffed fire district

Residents come together to fundraise for understaffed fire district

Hours after graduating high school, New Orleans teenager killed in a shooting

Hours after graduating high school, New Orleans teenager killed in a shooting

Northern California honors military working dogs with new monument

Northern California honors military working dogs with new monument

Community outrage grows over officer's racist, misogynistic comments

Community outrage grows over officer's racist, misogynistic comments

School official did nothing after being told about a 6-year-old student with a gun, prosecutor says

Opening statements have been given in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia who faces criminal charges from a 2023 school shooting

Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans

A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education

Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements

Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

Nurses use costumes and coffee to teach stroke awareness

Nurses use costumes and coffee to teach stroke awareness

Hockey group helps Coloradans like Jonny Landis who have overcome life-altering events

Hockey group helps Coloradans like Jonny Landis who have overcome life-altering events

9-year-old using love of outdoors to inspire other kids to protect wildlife

9-year-old using love of outdoors to inspire other kids to protect wildlife

Two veterans celebrate love, laughter and senior prom at Atrium Village

Two veterans celebrate love, laughter and senior prom at Atrium Village

'It’s very disturbing': Parents, students try to make sense of mass shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

'It’s very disturbing': Parents, students try to make sense of mass shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

Clairemont mosque had bolstered security years before mass shooting

Clairemont mosque had bolstered security years before mass shooting

Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King celebrated earning a college degree 65 years after first taking classes

Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive

Maldivian authorities are investigating multiple possible factors behind the deaths of five Italian divers in a deepwater

Parents, kids ride ‘bike bus’ to school for fitness, fun and safety

Parents, kids ride ‘bike bus’ to school for fitness, fun and safety

Community group pays $7K in fees for seniors to walk at graduation

Community group pays $7K in fees for seniors to walk at graduation

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.

AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning

Anthropic developed an AI interviewer it claims can help social scientists conduct research at scale. But AI models lack the human qualities that make qualitative research unique.

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO

SpaceX is poised this week to conduct the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, the first of a newly

Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech

A new memo blocks graduate students from writing theses or dissertations on certain topics, raising questions about academic freedom and the purpose of higher education.

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell

A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment

A suicide note with writings about racial pride, hate speech on a weapon. What we know about the San Diego shooting suspects

A suicide note with writings about racial pride, hate speech on a weapon. What we know about the San Diego shooting suspects

'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during California mosque attack

Nine-year-old Odai Shanah, whose mother emigrated from war-torn Gaza and settled in Southern California two decades ago, was among

Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems

Leaders in the Big Ten opened their annual spring meeting with nothing more than the future of their business on the agenda

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'

Rachel Maddow is working on a new book about the Justice Department

Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition

Despite Pennsylvania’s status as a fiercely contested swing state, many local and state primary races in the 2026 primaries draw little competition at all.

Graduate student known for runs through Chicago gets to stay in U.S. after visa concerns

Graduate student known for runs through Chicago gets to stay in U.S. after visa concerns

Ladybugs, libraries and love: How this grandma weathered a stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Ladybugs, libraries and love: How this grandma weathered a stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

Utah State University works with refugee community to provide affordable food

Utah State University works with refugee community to provide affordable food

Students train wild mustangs adopted from the Bureau of Land Management

Students train wild mustangs adopted from the Bureau of Land Management

From homelessness to leadership: Amazon employee shares journey of rebuilding her life

From homelessness to leadership: Amazon employee shares journey of rebuilding her life

Seabrook Market Basket employee finds two rare orange lobsters

Seabrook Market Basket employee finds two rare orange lobsters

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Boy with autism writes, illustrates and markets own book

Boy with autism writes, illustrates and markets own book

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

'One Step at a Time': Former administrator writes book after surviving shooting

'One Step at a Time': Former administrator writes book after surviving shooting

Jordan Larson surprises girl who lost signed ball in house fire

Jordan Larson surprises girl who lost signed ball in house fire

‘I really, really love this girl’: Reading program creates unlikely friendships across

‘I really, really love this girl’: Reading program creates unlikely friendships across

Dog saved by Iowa State vet students and doctors surprises everyone at commencement

Dog saved by Iowa State vet students and doctors surprises everyone at commencement

Helping heroes in crisis: Guardian Response Unit works to save Iowa veterans from dying by suicide

Helping heroes in crisis: Guardian Response Unit works to save Iowa veterans from dying by suicide

Wildcat training dogs; Outstanding U of A graduate changing lives four paws at a time

Wildcat training dogs; Outstanding U of A graduate changing lives four paws at a time

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school

Students walk out over racism concerns, say issue is ongoing

Students walk out over racism concerns, say issue is ongoing

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming

‘Never Stopped Doing Good': Family honors 9-year-old killed in crash through acts of kindness

‘Never Stopped Doing Good': Family honors 9-year-old killed in crash through acts of kindness

Decorum on display: how fictional character Atticus Finch inspired change in our courthouse

Decorum on display: how fictional character Atticus Finch inspired change in our courthouse

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

Theatre Lawrence brings ‘Guys and Dolls Sr.’ to life with cast 55 and older

Theatre Lawrence brings ‘Guys and Dolls Sr.’ to life with cast 55 and older

Art car addresses children's mental health one brushstroke at a time

Art car addresses children's mental health one brushstroke at a time

Senior at Denver metro area high school makes prom hours after emergency appendectomy

Senior at Denver metro area high school makes prom hours after emergency appendectomy

Former San Quentin inmate earns Cal State East Bay master's as Project Rebound grows

Former San Quentin inmate earns Cal State East Bay master's as Project Rebound grows

Supreme Court to weigh appeal from former Georgia Tech basketball coach suing over sex discrimination

Supreme Court to weigh appeal from former Georgia Tech basketball coach suing over sex discrimination

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

Antonia Bembo fled Venice to escape her abusive husband – over three centuries later, her opera finally takes the stage

Due to the vagaries of her music manuscripts and the historical neglect of women composers, Bembo and her opera were overlooked for centuries.

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

A newly discovered, rare species of moth appears to live only in the Florida scrub. Scientists hope that naming it will allow it to be protected.

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

Aviation marker balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines. But they do have a very important job.

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

3 young people arrested in series of random shootings across Austin that left 4 injured

Officials in Austin, Texas, say three young people are in custody in at least 10 random shootings that left four people hurt in the city over the weekend

A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial

A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial

Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago

Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education

Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts

Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts

Mother and son graduate together from UMGC on same day: "A massive accomplishment"

Mother and son graduate together from UMGC on same day: "A massive accomplishment"

Edna Lewis built the future of American dining on Black country tradition

Edna Lewis built the future of American dining on Black country tradition

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together

Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge

Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports

The head of Harvard University's nearly $57 billion endowment, N.P.

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration

Woman who scammed thousands of hopeful parents looking to adopt is sentenced to 20 months in prison

Woman who scammed thousands of hopeful parents looking to adopt is sentenced to 20 months in prison

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida

U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida

Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses

Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language

Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.

You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows

Large language models can uphold falsehoods they or human users state, despite being presented with evidence to the contrary.

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches

Cytospora canker damages peach trees and decreases orchard production over time.

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts

CPS students spend day as Chicago City Council, passing ordinances and getting hands-on civics lesson

CPS students spend day as Chicago City Council, passing ordinances and getting hands-on civics lesson

Pittsburgh Public Schools finds success with Hogwarts-style house system

Pittsburgh Public Schools finds success with Hogwarts-style house system

Georgia bike shop owner helps refugees gain independence through bicycles and community support

Georgia bike shop owner helps refugees gain independence through bicycles and community support

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades

Renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Juan Miguel Mas, has faced significant challenges due to Cuba's economic crisis

A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing

A bungled message from a South Texas housing authority prompted mass flight

Journey of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothills

A teenage Buddhist lama recently blessed thousands at a monastery in the Himalayan foothills

Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge

Author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum are among those who spoke at PEN America's annual gala, which raised more than $2 million for the century-old literary and free expression organization

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions

Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled his final budget proposal

A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip

Former death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond by an Oklahoma judge who ruled Thursday that Glossip could be freed from jail while awaiting a new trial for a 1997 killing

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions

Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization

The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child’s curiosity and potential

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

World class: How one school brings the globe into the classroom

World class: How one school brings the globe into the classroom

New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward

A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Fire crew saves little league playoff game after power outage

Fire crew saves little league playoff game after power outage

'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center

'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand

Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

Meta and Google enlisted trusted children's brands such as Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights magazine to teach kids to use technology in

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use

An Italian parents' group and a number of families faced off against Meta and TikTok on Thursday in the first hearing of a lawsuit that seeks to restrict

Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education

Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have pledged $200 million to back artificial intelligence-related public goods and areas including health and

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering

The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID

The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways

A'super El Niño?‘ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know.

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

Astronomers want to understand how spiral galaxies form and get their massive spiral arms.

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

Landing on the Moon can disturb its environment – people are discussing how to balance those concerns with political and economic goals.

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”

How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy

When bats disappear, farms become less productive, and that has broad implications far beyond the crops.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about the American Revolution’s meaning even as they lay dying

The founding generation in America was not of one mind. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson differed on crucial ideas, but exemplify the capacity for people to disagree and yet work for a common cause.

Georgia High School senior finds power to face adversity through music class

Georgia High School senior finds power to face adversity through music class

Engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as exercise, study suggests

Engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as exercise, study suggests

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws

Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper

Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial

A lawyer for Meta Platforms on Wednesday argued that New Mexico's $3.7 billion proposal to address teen mental health harms goes too far, saying it would force

NAACP says Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates on basis of race

U.S. civil rights group NAACP said on Wednesday the new congressional map approved last week by Tennessee Republicans intentionally discriminated on

Family paints American flag in yard to celebrate 250 years of independence

Family paints American flag in yard to celebrate 250 years of independence

After teacher accused of sex with student in closet at high school, parents question what was taught in biology class

After teacher accused of sex with student in closet at high school, parents question what was taught in biology class

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power

Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission

Britain’s Princess Catherine is making her first overseas trip since announcing her cancer is in remission

Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom

Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will spend $16.5 million to install transponders on its airport vehicles after a fatal

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady taking role as strategic adviser for Wagner College basketball

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is taking a position as a strategic adviser to the men’s basketball coach at Wagner College, where his son plans to play

OG Anunoby is still not ready to practice fully, but the New York Knicks have time to wait

OG Anunoby could only participate in some parts of practice when the New York Knicks returned to work Wednesday

La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark

La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark

'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age

'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age

Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness

Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness

Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley

Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley

Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy

Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy

'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable

'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable

Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program

Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program

Historic Louisville documents discovered in Kentucky Cavern reveal stories from slavery era

Historic Louisville documents discovered in Kentucky Cavern reveal stories from slavery era

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

West Park High School staff honored for saving student’s life after sudden cardiac arrest

West Park High School staff honored for saving student’s life after sudden cardiac arrest

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Internet giant Amazon over minimum delivery fees on books, as the country

'Pan's Labyrinth' returns to Cannes 20 years after record 22‑minute ovation

Mexican director Guillermo del Toro received the longest-ever standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival two decades ago for his historical fantasy "

Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives

An analysis of ancient teeth is giving scientists a rare peek into interactions between human relatives hundreds of thousands of years ago

A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion

The Philadelphia region is rich in golf history, yet the area's greatest contribution to the game may have come from public course in West Philadelphia

Italy says ciao to Princess Kate on her first overseas trip since illness

Britain’s Princess of Wales on Wednesday visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, renowned for its approach to early

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why

Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. Many are struggling to keep up.

Family searches for stolen boat belonging to late Zumbrota officer: "It's a vessel of memories"

Family searches for stolen boat belonging to late Zumbrota officer: "It's a vessel of memories"

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

Our engagement with AI is at a crossroads: Will we treat it as an all-knowing oracle or as a tool to expand our own way of seeing the world?

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner

Do you actually know how a bicycle or a zipper work, or what a penny or a common brand logo look like? Intellectual humility can help reduce overconfidence in what you don’t understand.

Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment

Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country’s image to advance its foreign policy goals.

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline

Researchers are warning that the U.S. is experiencing a reading recession, a slide that predates the COVID-19 pandemic

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming

Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the

Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements