A small portion of university research funding comes from individual donors. Most universities have policies in place to protect against wrongdoing.
February 20, 2026
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content
February 19, 2026
A historic bridge in Alaska named for segregated Black soldiers who battled extreme weather and terrain to help build the first road link between Alaska and Canada needs to replaced
February 20, 2026
A Texas judge has declared four men who were wrongfully accused of the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders innocent
February 19, 2026
Former Sacramento teacher launches platform to combat national literacy crisis
February 19, 2026
Sacramento Police Canine Association covers cost of care for retired police dogs
February 19, 2026
The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that a measure establishing public funding for charter schools is unconstitutional
February 19, 2026
When U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skated onto the Olympic ice ahead of Thursday’s gold medal win against Canada, she immediately scanned the stands for the real MVP
February 19, 2026
Kindergarten and first grade students at a Georgia school are mourning their teacher days after she was killed by a driver who authorities say was fleeing federal immigration officers
February 19, 2026
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address
February 19, 2026
An ambitious program to provide free universal child care to working families in New Mexico is being enshrined into law
February 19, 2026
The Trump administration says that 31 universities have agreed to cut ties with a nonprofit that helps racial minorities earn doctorate degrees
February 19, 2026
The NCAA won’t discuss expanding the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments until after this year’s version of March Madness finishes
February 19, 2026
Federal workers are restoring an exhibit on the people once enslaved by President George Washington in Philadelphia despite an ongoing legal fight between the city and the Trump administration
February 19, 2026
Police officer who experienced homelessness now inspiring teens at camp
February 19, 2026
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted
February 19, 2026
Lifelong wrestling fan, state champion writes love letter to Iowa's state wrestling tournament
February 19, 2026
Panic button company aims to help schools respond in emergencies
February 19, 2026
Former teammates of Jesse Jackson remember playing ball with a great
February 19, 2026
Philanthropist killed in Maryland helped start veteran women's shelter
February 19, 2026
Mother thankful after sons help family escape Valentine’s Day house fire
February 19, 2026
Paramedic crochets hats for newborns amid rise in pre-hospital births
February 19, 2026
Diggs-Johnson Museum dedicated to historians who kept stories alive
February 19, 2026
Meet 2 therapists revolutionizing how Black men get therapy and breaking the stigma
February 19, 2026
Florida Senate introduces a bill named after former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater to allow coaches to give benefits to players
February 19, 2026
Children's bookstore makes representation in stories a main character
February 19, 2026
Boy hit by car while watching fight near school
February 19, 2026
Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly
February 19, 2026
Third grader creates emergency autism kits for first responders
February 19, 2026
First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery
February 19, 2026
More than a schoolhouse: A community fights to restore a Rosenwald School
February 19, 2026
Automating knowledge production and teaching weakens the ecosystem of students and scholars that sustains universities, raising existential questions about their mission.
February 19, 2026
In 1970, National Guard troops killed four protesters at Kent State University. In 2026, federal agents killed two Minneapolis protesters. Public reaction to the deaths was significantly different.
February 19, 2026
Community shaves heads, raises $20,000 for childhood cancer research
February 19, 2026
A Frenchman who seemed like a beloved teacher in Morocco now faces accusations of decades of abuse
February 19, 2026
The Lenten period for penance started this week with Ash Wednesday and Catholic priests are happily bracing for long lines outside the confessional
February 19, 2026
With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy
February 19, 2026
Hawaii lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with feral chickens, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks
February 19, 2026
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February 18, 2026
The federal Transportation Department says more than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues
February 18, 2026
President Donald Trump has hosted a White House reception for Black History Month, less than two weeks after he sparked a bipartisan outcry by posting a racist video on social media that depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle
February 18, 2026
NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC
February 18, 2026
Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb received a one-game suspension from the Horizon League for comments he made criticizing the officiating after a 75-72 loss to Milwaukee last Sunday
February 18, 2026
Wife pleads for answers about husband's fate after deadly ICE crash
February 18, 2026
Former classmate shares impact young Jesse Jackson had
February 18, 2026
Frustrated coaches in men's and women's college basketball haven't been holding back in publicly criticizing their teams in recent weeks
February 18, 2026
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was an athlete from a young age, and throughout his life he immersed himself in the world of sports
February 18, 2026
Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm
February 18, 2026
Jewish student, director speaks out after UA Hillel building vandalized
February 18, 2026
Decades after KKK threats, family pushes to honor trailblazer Leroy Johnson
February 18, 2026
Read's Drugstore lunch counter on display at Morgan State was spark of Civil Rights sit-in movement
February 18, 2026
'I am deeply sorry': Former teacher aide sentenced for child sex crimes
February 18, 2026
Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties
February 18, 2026
Manteca passes bike street takeover ordinance with misdemeanor, $1,000 fine penalties
February 18, 2026
New reproductive health vending machine opens in Indianapolis, offering access to free health essentials
February 18, 2026
7-year-old raises almost $8K for Parkinson’s following father's diagnosis
February 18, 2026
Meet the officer who stayed with patrol horses for 3 days after power went out in stable during ice storm
February 18, 2026
Reverend creates 'stress-free zone' for mothers and families in need
February 18, 2026
Woman reflects on meeting Jesse Jackson as a child, hopes his legacy will continue to bring hope
February 18, 2026
University of Miami shuttle bus driver arrested on DUI charges while on the job, student say he smelled of alcohol
February 18, 2026
Black-owned toy store to be featured in Obama Presidential Center
February 18, 2026
Emerald Fennell’s new “Wuthering Heights” sparked a familiar fight about book adaptations, but some Brontë experts say it still works
February 18, 2026
100 quilts honor Black History and Underground Railroad stories
February 18, 2026
The Highwaymen: Painting through racism and inspiring a new generation of artists
February 18, 2026
How an FCC ‘equal time’ letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert
February 18, 2026
Stories of Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs show how immigrants find opportunities and fill economic gaps.
February 18, 2026
The law is on Trump’s side, in most cases, when his administration names things after him. But citizens still have the right to protest.
February 18, 2026
Deregulation promised competition but delivered middlemen instead.
February 18, 2026
Approximately 52% of teachers in 2024 said they would not advise young adults to enter the profession.
February 18, 2026
A private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university’s own innovation
February 18, 2026
Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’
February 18, 2026
Maurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half
February 18, 2026
Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper
February 18, 2026
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader
February 17, 2026
The Rev. Jesse Jackson had popularized the term “African American" as a way to reclaim cultural identity
February 18, 2026
Stephen Colbert says his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico was pulled from Monday's broadcast over fears it would violate “equal time” guidance from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration
February 17, 2026
Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L
February 17, 2026
A teacher who ‘made you feel like you mattered’ was killed near her school after a man fleeing ICE crashed a car into hers
February 17, 2026
A judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, who was arrested soon after he was fired due to his relationship with his executive assistant
February 17, 2026
Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks
February 17, 2026
Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics
February 17, 2026
Authorities in Georgia say a Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work
February 17, 2026
Woman says her father opened fire in hockey rink, 'has mental health issues'
February 17, 2026
Runaway pig caught after snack-fueled standoff with North Carolina deputies
February 17, 2026
Students in Georgia describe the terror of a school shooting as prosecutors try to convict the suspect’s father for giving him the gun
February 17, 2026
The Rev. Jesse L
February 17, 2026
Teen survives brutal attack with major artery missed by millimeters
February 17, 2026
Iowa sewing group empowers South African girls with hygiene kits
February 17, 2026
See how Cape Coral's rescue divers train for life-saving missions
February 17, 2026
Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun
February 17, 2026
Korean War veteran finally receives long-overdue Purple Heart
February 17, 2026
Hundreds of Indiana students rally at Statehouse, some called for lawmakers to address bullying
February 17, 2026
Father builds 20-foot snowman for daughter
February 17, 2026
‘I was scared’: Students wounded in Georgia school shooting testify in trial of shooter’s father
February 17, 2026
‘Brave Shift’: Author’s 30 rules to help overcome life’s everyday challenges
February 17, 2026
"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.
February 17, 2026
The Elevate Prize Foundation named its 10 winners for 2026 on Tuesday, including Monica Ramirez of Justice for Migrant Women and Mara Fleishman of the Chef Ann Foundation
February 17, 2026
'It was this whole Cincinnati thing' | Girls flag football growing in Ohio, with Badin leading the way
February 17, 2026
Teen ensuring women receive necessary breast cancer screenings in Ukraine despite war
February 17, 2026
Simpson Road Trojans honored in Atlanta, 64 years after historic Little League dream
February 17, 2026
“I was on a bridge ready to jump”: How a gaming community helped save a veteran’s life
February 17, 2026
Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card
February 17, 2026
Second graders experience beach for first time during Guadalupe Center's annual Buddy Day
February 17, 2026
A sociologist explains how Black students in Philadelphia navigate racial prejudice and find affirmation in their schools.
February 17, 2026
With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich
February 17, 2026
Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.
February 17, 2026
‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler takes us to film school in 10 minutes
April 18, 2025
Tough questions — and grieving families — await Mark Zuckerberg at social media addiction trial Wednesday
February 17, 2026
This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
February 17, 2026
Why motherhood was key to Elana Meyers Taylor grabbing that elusive gold medal
February 17, 2026
A federal judge has ordered an exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington to be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last month
February 16, 2026
Oscar-winning documentary maker Frederick Wiseman is dead at age 96
February 16, 2026
College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call
February 16, 2026
Missing UC Berkeley student found deceased in nearby lake, authorities say
February 16, 2026
Survivors recount deadly 2024 Georgia school shooting as alleged shooter’s father goes on trial
February 16, 2026
Turning pages into power: Black history amplified through mobile bookstore, virtual club
February 16, 2026
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know
February 16, 2026
University of Michigan student accused of using AI suing school; lawsuit alleges disability discrimination
February 16, 2026
'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise
February 16, 2026
The trial has started for a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in 2024
February 16, 2026
Geno Auriemma has tied Tara VanDerveer for most appearances in the AP women’s basketball Top 25 poll when UConn remained No. 1
February 16, 2026
Damascus is hosting its first international book fair since Bashar Assad fell, and publishers say censorship has almost disappeared
February 16, 2026
The global “6-7” craze is still going strong at pro and college basketball games
February 16, 2026
Death and taxes may be inevitable, but a big bill for your heirs doesn’t have to be
February 16, 2026
94-year-old Korean War veteran finally receives Purple Heart after nearly 70 years
February 16, 2026
Some people seem to be born to excel at certain activities. But having opportunities to try new things and get better at them can lead to lifelong passions.
February 16, 2026
Milwaukee church offers unique museum tour for Black History Month
February 16, 2026
Research shows that white men who file discrimination charges experience employer retaliation at similar rates as other racial groups.
February 16, 2026
For many Christians, this week brings Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection
February 16, 2026
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open
February 16, 2026
A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago
February 15, 2026
More than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution
February 16, 2026
Where businesses must offer employees a retirement plan
February 16, 2026
India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions
February 16, 2026
It is Carnival season in New Orleans
February 15, 2026
Trump has chipped away at the long-standing wall between church and state. It’s just the beginning
February 15, 2026
As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis
February 15, 2026
A man shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis was charged with assaulting law enforcement. A startling admission ended the case
February 15, 2026
UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Vanderbilt would be the No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament if it began now
February 15, 2026
Seven players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground
February 14, 2026
History lessons soar to new heights with the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Tuskegee Airmen exhibit
February 14, 2026
Illinois couple renews vows on 71st anniversary
February 14, 2026
New Jersey family celebrates Heart Awareness Month, Valentine's Day with grit and love
February 14, 2026
Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
February 14, 2026
Voters say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns
February 14, 2026
New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE
February 14, 2026
Sarah Warren will take to the Olympic ice on Sunday. The list of injuries the speed skater overcame to get there is stunning
February 14, 2026
A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country
February 14, 2026
Brigham Young University says standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student there after he was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge
February 14, 2026
Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa
February 14, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country’s opposition leaders paid tribute to the victims of one of the worst mass shootings in the country’s history at a vigil in the devastated northern British Columbia town
February 14, 2026
Rose Byrne, fresh off her Golden Globe Award win and Oscar nomination for the leading role in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals
February 13, 2026
Some school districts in the U.S. dropped plans for class pictures after widespread social media posts linked a billionaire with ties to Jeffrey Epstein to the photography giant Lifetouch
February 14, 2026
Pentagon may bar tuition aid for top universities in Hegseth’s crackdown on ‘biased’ schools
February 13, 2026
Guns and mental health struggles: What the apparent online footprint of the Canada school shooter tells us
February 12, 2026
Monument honoring known KKK members sparks removal debate
February 13, 2026
A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024
February 13, 2026
Alumni unite to preserve North Carolina school, historic beacon of hope for Black education
February 13, 2026
Puppies recovered from suspected dogfighting ring brought to SPCA Cincinnati
February 13, 2026
An FBI raid on a Georgia elections facility has sparked concern about Trump administration interference in the 2026 midterms. An obscure 1970s Supreme Court case provides guardrails against that.
February 13, 2026
Sex offender accused of raping women after offering them rides
February 13, 2026
3 daycare workers indicted for alleged child abuse and strangulation
February 13, 2026
Missing 79-year-old reunited with K9 who found him
February 13, 2026
The Trump administration is suing Harvard University, saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using affirmative action in admissions
February 13, 2026
Trump administration files new lawsuit against Harvard in long-running funding battle
February 13, 2026
What we know about the victims killed in one of Canada’s worst school shootings
February 13, 2026
Teen hopes to take clog dancing skills to overseas competition
February 13, 2026
In a new court filing, teachers around the country describe how President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is emptying classrooms and frightening families
February 13, 2026
SMU student Brianna Arango reported missing, police treating it "as a matter of concern"
February 13, 2026
Special election results have anticipated recent midterm outcomes. With Democrats now overperforming, that could spell trouble for the GOP in 2026.
February 13, 2026
The first solar eclipse of the year is almost here, but very few people will see it
February 13, 2026
Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted
February 13, 2026
IOC under fire for selling Nazi-era Olympic Games T-shirt
February 13, 2026
A shooting at a South Carolina State University residential complex has killed two people and wounded another
February 13, 2026
A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known
February 13, 2026
California photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it caused by the more recognizable and agriculturally valued honey bee
February 13, 2026
The Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City was hit by an Israeli strike during the war with Hamas
February 13, 2026
The families of the victims of the mass shooting in a remote Canadian town are grappling with unrelenting grief as details emerge about those killed in the country’s deadliest mass shooting in years
February 12, 2026
A Mississippi judge granted Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction that gives him another year of eligibility after a fight with the NCAA
February 12, 2026
Officials identify Iowa Lakes baseball player killed in bus crash
February 12, 2026
Suspected shooter named as community gathers to grieve after Canada’s worst school shooting in decades. Here’s what we know
February 11, 2026
North Carolina has lost freshman star Caleb Wilson to a fracture in his left hand
February 12, 2026
The press gallery overlooking the U.S. House chamber has been renamed after the prominent abolitionist Frederick Douglass
February 12, 2026
Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River
February 12, 2026
A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests
February 12, 2026
The parents of an Alabama girl who was killed at Camp Mystic are seeking more safety oversight on summer camps
February 12, 2026
Santa Cruz surfers hailed for rescuing family of 6 after boat capsizes
February 12, 2026
‘My heart just sank’: Iowa Lakes students mourn after deadly baseball team bus crash
February 12, 2026
First responders rescue 11-year-old girl with autism near icy water in Cincinnati
February 12, 2026
Man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
February 12, 2026
Tenor Pene Pati has emerged from a childhood in Samoa and New Zealand to become one of opera’s most-watched new stars
February 12, 2026
Program reunites veteran with stray cat she met while deployed
February 12, 2026
Family preserves legacy of detective who protected MLK
February 12, 2026
He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found
February 12, 2026
Track Hawks runners relay from Baltimore to Philadelphia to support single mothers' education
February 12, 2026
Meet Kentucky Christian's 9-year-old basketball manager, half of the team's father-daughter duo
February 12, 2026
Students turn food critics to pick school lunch and breakfast menu options
February 12, 2026
San Francisco schools will be closed a 4th day as teachers' strike continues
February 12, 2026
The House has passed a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting. Although it likely won’t become law, the bill raises constitutional questions.
February 12, 2026
The growth of today’s aggressive immigration tactics traces back 25 years, when enforcement took on the dimension of counterterrorism.
February 12, 2026
Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.
February 12, 2026
A simulation shows that social media bots powered by today’s AI can infiltrate human networks on social media and influence what people believe.
February 12, 2026
For 50 years, St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia has served the poorest and most vulnerable people in Kensington.
February 12, 2026
UNICEF says that the recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepens across the troubled Caribbean country
February 12, 2026
Olympic legends inspire Salt Lake City students ahead of 2034 Games
February 12, 2026
The suspect in a school shooting in Canada has been identified as an 18-year-old who had a history of police visits to her home to check on her mental health
February 11, 2026
Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta’s Instagram, testified during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees people can be addicted to social media platforms
February 11, 2026
Connor Haught is juggling work and child care as San Francisco faces a teachers strike with no end in sight
February 11, 2026
The chairman of the federal Religious Liberty Commission ousted a member after a hearing that featured tense exchanges on the definition of antisemitism
February 12, 2026
The Congressional Black Caucus is building a new coalition with major civil rights groups to push back on President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda
February 11, 2026
One dead, dozens injured in crash involving Iowa Lakes Community College baseball bus
February 11, 2026
A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals
February 11, 2026
Students say nicotine flavor ban could help peers
February 11, 2026
Baseball team perseveres after fire destroys equipment
February 11, 2026
Emergency dispatcher guides family through CPR on child who stopped breathing
February 11, 2026
Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas
February 11, 2026
Australian teen Austin Appelbee heralded as a hero after swimming for hours to get help for his mother and siblings.
February 11, 2026
National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia
February 11, 2026
Queens native spends 21 years building mini replica of New York City
February 11, 2026
They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money
February 11, 2026
The Kennedy Center is warning staff that a planned two-year renovation shutdown will lead to job cuts and “skeletal teams.”
February 11, 2026
A trove of more than 200 letters from World War II that were found in a Tennessee home offers an intimate picture of love during wartime
February 11, 2026
Steakhouse opens hearts and doors for dog's final meal
February 11, 2026
Michigan police officer saves choking baby's life in dramatic bodycam video
February 11, 2026
Word of the Week: The adorable, lethal ‘stoat’ is the face of the Winter Olympics
February 11, 2026
A 17-year-old has killed one person and injured two others after he stole a gun from police and stormed a public high school in southern Thailand
February 11, 2026
Perry Hall Elementary honors crossing guard for kindness
February 11, 2026
Army vet helping military service members get mental health care
February 11, 2026
Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.
February 11, 2026
'We have joy': Handwritten valentines bring love to seniors feeling the weight of loneliness
February 11, 2026
To lower health care costs, the Trump administration will have to wrangle a complex system fraught with competing interests.
February 11, 2026
Canadian fans and athletes at the Milan Cortina Olympics woke up Wednesday to learn of a school shooting in British Columbia that left at least seven people dead and many others wounded
February 11, 2026
These changes aren’t permanent – the brain goes gradually back to normal after coming back to Earth. Understanding the physical effects of spaceflight helps plan space missions.
February 11, 2026
New research shows that parents who read to their 6- to 8-year-olds nightly boost their children’s creativity and empathy.
February 11, 2026
The reasons colleagues stay silent when co-workers are mistreated may not be what you assume − and it’s not what companies typically spend money on in their efforts to create a fair environment.
February 11, 2026
A school shooting in northern British Columbia has left seven people dead and more than 25 injured
February 11, 2026
Ona Judge was one of 9 people George Washington owned when he lived in the President’s House in Philadelphia.
February 11, 2026
Canada in shock after worst school shooting in decades leaves at least eight dead
February 11, 2026
Emanuel Sharp set a school record for career 3-pointers and scored 27 points to lead No. 3 Houston over Utah 66-52
February 11, 2026
Robert Wright III answered the boos in his return to Baylor, posting the first 30-point game of his career as No. 22 BYU ended a four-game losing streak with a 99-94 victory over the Bears
February 11, 2026
A young lawyer is taking Pakistan’s government to court over ‘period tax.’ She hopes the case will break sexual health taboos
February 11, 2026
Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects
February 11, 2026
Ceremony honoring Chicago's DODO chapter of Tuskegee Airmen held at Aviation Institute of Maintenance campus
February 11, 2026
A group of Buddhist monks has finally reached Washington, D.C., after completing a 15-week trek from Texas that captivated the country
February 10, 2026
A young cancer patient at one of the remaining New York City hospitals where nurses are on strike says he misses his regular caregivers
February 10, 2026
An immigration court has blocked the deportation of a Turkish Tufts University student who was detained by immigration officials near her Massachusetts home last year
February 10, 2026
Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned
February 10, 2026
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states
February 10, 2026
Jurors in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold companies responsible for harms to children got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants, Meta and YouTube
February 10, 2026
Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'
February 10, 2026
Women on opposite sides of 16th Street Baptist Church bombing share friendship on student podcast
February 10, 2026
Arkansas man removes hate symbol tattoo as part of recovery journey
February 10, 2026
Historian spotlights Francis Harper, first Black woman to have poems published
February 10, 2026
Adelphi student Orion Newby sues over AI plagiarism accusation and wins. Why it's being called a "groundbreaking" case.
February 10, 2026
Colorado law expands Black history studies in all K-12 schools
February 10, 2026
Coco the Geek brings new life into old music electronics
February 10, 2026
Jason Myers' Super Bowl success traces back to Chula Vista high school
February 10, 2026
Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows
February 10, 2026
Billboards go up as 1-year mark nears in case of woman who carried her baby while brain dead, sparked debate over Georgia abortion law
February 10, 2026
How Woody's Toys brings children happiness on some of their toughest days
February 10, 2026
Two Palestinian men riding bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike Tuesday, hospital officials said, as deadly violence continued in Gaza despite an October ceasefire
February 10, 2026
Student helps World War 2 Veteran achieve goal of revisiting Germany
February 10, 2026
World's first electronic computer born at University of Pennsylvania
February 10, 2026
Good Samaritans help save victims in 2 separate wrecks where drivers crashed into waterways
February 10, 2026
Racial slur allegations at basketball game prompt schools to review
February 10, 2026
Incarcerated in rough barracks surrounded by barbed wire and armed soldiers, Japanese Americans made functional and beautiful items to ease their suffering.
February 09, 2026
One student is paving the way for Black innovators
February 10, 2026
School employee finds kidney donor through coworker's social media response
February 10, 2026
HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.
February 10, 2026
Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.
February 10, 2026
Other billionaires who own newspapers are doing a better job, a journalism professor explains.
February 10, 2026
Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.
February 10, 2026
Lindsey Vonn’s ACL tear and the truth about exercising while injured
February 10, 2026
One of the Winter Olympics’ oldest sports is facing steady decline. Its savior could be finally allowing women to compete
February 10, 2026
South Korea plans to increase medical school admissions by over 3,340 students from 2027 to 2031 to address physician shortages
February 10, 2026
The Kansas climb picked up more steam Monday night as the No. 9 Jayhawks knocked off top-ranked Arizona 82-78
February 10, 2026
Rick Pitino has reached another milestone at the expense of his son
February 10, 2026
Immigration judge terminates removal proceedings against Tufts student detained by Trump administration, attorneys say
February 10, 2026
Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived
February 09, 2026
Mexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak
February 10, 2026
An Alabama circuit judge has denied Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako’s motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center’s collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide
February 09, 2026
Meta is on trial in New Mexico to answer allegations that its social media platforms enable predators to target children for sexual exploitation
February 09, 2026
Some 6,000 public schoolteachers in San Francisco have gone on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years
February 09, 2026
A 16-year old student has been shot inside a high school in Maryland, and police say another student is in custody
February 09, 2026
Social media users incorrectly identified a young boy who was part of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday as Liam Conejo Ramos
February 09, 2026
Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar
February 09, 2026
Youth baseball team recovering after crash into fundraiser stand
February 09, 2026
Jury selection has begun in the trial of Colin Gray, whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in September 2024
February 09, 2026
The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.
February 09, 2026
Burger King franchise group accused of hundreds of child labor violations at Wisconsin restaurants
February 09, 2026
Kansas City art center celebrates Black history through work of local artists
February 09, 2026
Kids in the Metro make and show off their Valentine's Day boxes
February 09, 2026
Perennial FCS power North Dakota State will move up to the FBS level this season and join the Mountain West for football
February 09, 2026
'Be kind, help someone': Gym owner praised for performing CPR
February 09, 2026
DNA testing may soon uncover the story behind segregated Black graves
February 09, 2026
City officials have released a new video from the day of the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others
February 09, 2026
Family of KU student killed in hit-and-run incident files lawsuit against suspect, DoorDash
February 09, 2026
It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans
February 09, 2026
All species alive today, from chimpanzees to bacteria, are cousins that each have equally long lineages, rather than ancestors or descendants of one another.
February 09, 2026
A research team has paved plastic-infused roads in Texas and Bangladesh, with promising results.
February 09, 2026
Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, Goobers and Whitman’s Sampler boxes of chocolates are just a few confectionary classics that were born in Philly.
February 09, 2026
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance redefined what it means to be an American patriot
February 09, 2026
Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children
February 09, 2026
John “Johnny Q” Quinesso Sr., a WWII Navy veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden on Thursday
February 09, 2026
What parents need to know about Trump Accounts: An FAQ
February 09, 2026
The Big 12 Conference says it has fined Oklahoma State $50,000 following an investigation into inappropriate chants referencing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormons
February 08, 2026
NYU won its 82nd straight game to set the Division III record for consecutive victories by a women’s basketball team, beating Carnegie Mellon 69-58
February 08, 2026
YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery
February 08, 2026
Community members raising money to create a Yuba County history museum
February 08, 2026
History Colorado exhibit shares stories of joy, resilience at historic Black-owned mountain resort
February 08, 2026
Written by an Atlanta graduate, "Lift Every Voice and Sing's" message still resonates
February 08, 2026
Families in hiding and defiant observers: This is Minneapolis in the wake of the so-called ICE ‘drawdown’
February 08, 2026
For more than a year now, South Korea has seen the monthly number of births rise year-on-year — sparking hope among some that it could be a sign of recovery from the country’s dire population crisis. But is it enough to reverse South Korea’s falling fertility — or is this a temporary bump?
February 07, 2026
A teen allegedly killed 4 people at his Georgia high school. Now his father is going on trial for murder
February 08, 2026
Seth Trimble made a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 North Carolina past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a stunning finish Saturday night
February 08, 2026
Girls flag football is booming at the high school level. It’s a little more complicated for the boys
February 07, 2026
North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain
February 07, 2026
NYU coach Meg Barber was a player for the Violets when rival Washington University of St. Louis was approaching the Division III winning streak record
February 06, 2026
South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?
February 07, 2026
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs
February 07, 2026
A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies and gave families fake ashes has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for corpse abuse
February 06, 2026
An Alabama circuit judge didn’t rule immediately following Charles Bediako’s lawsuit hearing against the NCAA, clearing a path for the 7-footer to continue to play
February 06, 2026
Cubans on Friday are facing a worsening crisis as U.S. efforts to block oil supplies take a toll
February 06, 2026
Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life
February 06, 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is resuming staff cuts that were paused during January's severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers
February 06, 2026
Ramón Pucha ventures into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle to collect seeds from endangered plant species
February 06, 2026
Maine inmates earn paychecks through remote work program
February 06, 2026
'I just want them to be there for me': A 14-year-old North Carolina girl in foster care longs for adoption
February 06, 2026
Two families lose everything after apartment fire, hours after moving in
February 06, 2026
Wade Wilson’s death penalty appeal lasts just minutes before Florida Supreme Court
February 06, 2026
3D printing makes it easier for engineers to design cheap, lightweight materials that reflect patterns found in nature.
February 03, 2026
A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists
February 06, 2026
She thought ICE agents were taking her to school. The 10-year-old ended up 1,200 miles away at a detention facility
February 06, 2026
Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.
February 06, 2026
In dozens of states, an increasing number of legislative seats are going completely uncontested by one of the two major parties.
February 06, 2026
When a hobby becomes something larger, with a focus on improving skills and developing deep knowledge, it can deliver surprising rewards.
February 06, 2026
Whether the American Dream is centered in economic mobility or personal freedom, many citizens believe its achievement has grown more elusive.
February 06, 2026
The grocer offers low prices and plans to build its own distribution center.
February 06, 2026
A division of the U.S. Agency for International Development eliminated by Trump administration cuts last year was reborn Thursday as an independent nonprofit
February 06, 2026
The European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with features like autoplay and infinite scroll
February 06, 2026
AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding
February 06, 2026
For many immigrant families in Minnesota, sending a child to school each day requires faith that one of the thousands of federal immigration officers deployed around the state won’t detain them
February 06, 2026
The U_S_ has announced an additional $6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the two countries, with Cuba’s president accusing the U_S_ of an “energy blockade.”
February 05, 2026
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey eleased an affidavit backing the NCAA in its eligibility case against Alabama’s Charles Bediako
February 05, 2026
CIA terminates its World Factbook, overthrowing reference regime
February 05, 2026
Seaholm High School student creates nonprofit to help people in need of clothing
February 05, 2026
A room to breathe: Project NICU transforms old lounge into calm space for families at MetroHealth
February 05, 2026
'They are beautiful': New benches donated to memorial site in North Omaha
February 05, 2026
The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital
February 05, 2026
A BYU sports team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced the conference would look into the matter and the home team offered an apology
February 05, 2026
The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain
February 05, 2026
Some call for principal's removal after Holocaust survivor speaker controversy
February 05, 2026
A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do
February 05, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates
February 05, 2026
Mother demands answers after bus driver stops at home with her daughter on board
February 05, 2026
NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission
February 05, 2026
Doctor inspired by Black healthcare pioneers fights health disparities
February 05, 2026
Lakewood police becomes first department across the country to roll out new high-tech crime-fighting tool
February 05, 2026
Figure skating coaches hoping to inspire the next generation of Olympic athletes
February 05, 2026
'Your Dad is in Heaven Now': After a sledding incident, a wife and three children are grieving
February 05, 2026
Eighth grader, frequent blood donor will attend Super Bowl thanks to charities
February 05, 2026
High school student launches letter writing campaign to lift spirits of Ukrainian troops
February 05, 2026
With at least five generations participating in the U.S. workforce, co-workers can at times feel like they speak different languages
February 05, 2026
Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman
February 05, 2026
Students, ages 14 and 15, charged as adults in high school murder plot
February 05, 2026
Company and federal officials said the Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly 2024 listeria food poisoning outbreak is back in business
February 05, 2026
Celebrity coaches and video applications: Here’s what we’re learning about Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’
February 05, 2026
An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize
February 05, 2026
Malcolm Gladwell's next book, “The American Way of Killing,” focuses on gun violence in the U.S. Little, Brown and Company announced the release for Sept. 29
February 05, 2026
People are using generative AI to flood courts with filings, legislatures with constituent letters and publications with submissions. AI detectors are no silver bullet.
February 05, 2026
Approaching heart failure like an autoimmune condition could offer new ways to improve patient survival.
February 05, 2026
US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.
February 05, 2026
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ appeal to the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season has been denied, the university said on Wednesday, but the fight is not over
February 05, 2026
The U.N. human rights chief says his office is in "survival mode" as he appeals for $400 million to meet this year's needs
February 05, 2026
If you want to win over Supreme Court justices, quote Antonin Scalia
February 05, 2026
San Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school
February 05, 2026
Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault
February 05, 2026
Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles to outline the president’s plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year’s wildfires
February 04, 2026
Authorities say the parents of a 16-year-old boy who wounded two students at a Colorado high school with an old revolver won't be charged
February 05, 2026
A Texas A&M University professor who was fired last year after a controversy over a classroom video that showed a student objecting to a children’s literature lesson about gender identity has sued the school
February 05, 2026
President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing a statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House
February 04, 2026
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries
February 04, 2026
The Washington Post has laid off one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage
February 04, 2026
College football’s February signing period is pretty much an afterthought for most schools nowadays
February 04, 2026
Birmingham librarian on mission to teach news literacy to elementary students
February 04, 2026
Woman channels sister's disappearance into mission to help other families
February 04, 2026
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February 04, 2026
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrates its impact on American history
February 04, 2026
Bad Bunny's highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show is set entirely in Spanish
February 04, 2026
‘The theater of the absurd’: NCAA president says former pro players pushing to go back to college may make Congress act
February 04, 2026
The Puppy Bowl this year isn't just about puppies
February 04, 2026
Teen suffering from rare birth condition making desperate plea for kidney donation
February 04, 2026
Forgotten piece of music brought back to life and back to Carnegie Hall
February 04, 2026
This couple just adopted siblings. There's a need for more families to do the same
February 04, 2026
Last-minute rush: Test-takers scramble before English-only DMV deadline
February 04, 2026
Woman escapes apartment fire barefoot, searches for missing pets
February 04, 2026
The best museum you've never heard of is looking for a new home
February 04, 2026
Little Rock Nine icon Carlotta Walls LaNier confronts new barriers to sharing her story
February 04, 2026
'Aloka the Peace Dog' honored in Central Virginia as he joins monks on Walk for Peace
February 04, 2026
Former border patrol agent helps to look for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom
February 04, 2026
'Probably a one star': Student recounts now-viral Uber ride on pedestrian bridge
February 04, 2026
While cellphone bans at schools can help students connect more with peers, they can also make students feel less safe and independent.
February 04, 2026
Author-vloggers Hank and John Green are turning their educational media company Complexly into a nonprofit
February 04, 2026
Former Rockette breaks barriers as first African American dance captain at Radio City Music Hall
February 04, 2026
Tampa's first Black female firefighter reflects on barrier breaking career
February 04, 2026
Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.
February 04, 2026
Desalination of seawater and sewage treatment plants leave behind water that contains high concentrations of salt, metals and other contaminants. What if that water could be separated from the rest?
February 04, 2026
Congress has handed ICE a blank check, dramatically increasing its funding without exercising oversight.
February 04, 2026
A German habit has been trending in recent weeks: ‘lüften,’ or airing out your home. It can help older, damp homes in the US – if circumstances are right.
February 04, 2026
What is curling? Everything you need to know about this winter sport
February 04, 2026
Graphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus have gone viral, drawing millions of views
February 03, 2026
Historians and observers have accused the Trump administration trying to rewrite American history to justify its own foreign policy decisions toward Latin America by posting a “historically inaccurate” version of the Mexican-American War
February 03, 2026
Judge appears likely to side with Mark Kelly in case challenging Pentagon’s efforts to punish him over ‘illegal orders’ video
February 03, 2026
The first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home in late December
February 03, 2026
A California appeals court's decision to overturn the sex abuse conviction of former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist James Heaps has left his victims devastated and legal experts puzzled by the type of judicial error that transpired
February 03, 2026
Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson appears in court to try and toss prosecutor’s office from the case
February 03, 2026
Charles “Sonny” Burton faces execution in Alabama for his role in a 1991 robbery in which a man was fatally shot, even though Burton didn't fire the gun or witness the killing
February 03, 2026
Viral teacher uses comedy, care to create a safe space for students
February 03, 2026
Lawyer takes legal help to the Beltline
February 03, 2026
Legacy of "Godmother of Coconut Grove" defined by spirit of inclusion
February 03, 2026
Boy who received heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia dreams of becoming a chef
February 03, 2026
PeopleWin explains how to spot fake internet profiles on social media and potentially uncover who is actually behind them.
May 30, 2025
The Hechinger Report outlines step-by-step how dismantling the Education Department might alter services for students with disabilities.
May 09, 2025
Owner of Wichita martial arts studio gets life in prison for child sex crimes
February 03, 2026
Waukee fourth-graders open sporting-goods store to support families
February 03, 2026
Community helps farmer deliver houseplants to seniors
February 03, 2026
President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal
February 03, 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says Spain's government plans to ban social media access for children under 16
February 03, 2026
Kindergartener surprised as Marine dad returns from 7-month deployment
February 03, 2026
Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem
February 03, 2026
Witnesses describe scene near fire, explosion in Nashua
February 03, 2026
Teens rescued after leaving home with man they met on Roblox
February 03, 2026
Good Samaritan honored for stopping knife attack on child
February 03, 2026
Former principal avoids jail in teen house party case
February 03, 2026
'The Klan Whisperer': Author befriends KKK members, convinces them to quit
February 03, 2026
Woman trapped by ice misses critical heart appointments
February 03, 2026
40 years ago, she was a semifinalist to be on board the Challenger. Today, she shares her story
February 03, 2026
Daddy-daughter duo makes history at the GRAMMYs with Best Children's Album win
February 03, 2026
As utility bills climb, one homeowner discovers a $7,000 mistake that could have been avoided
February 03, 2026
A Fortnite quest is helping kids facing heart transplants feel less alone
February 03, 2026
The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics
February 03, 2026
Innovations have made recent Winter Games possible, but the future climate will have a big impact on where the Olympics can be held and winter sports themselves.
February 03, 2026
Clergy demonstrating against ICE in Minneapolis have turned to classic ‘freedom songs’ – the music associated with protests ever since the Civil Rights Movement.
February 03, 2026
State resistance to federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota illustrates how federalism keeps authority divided and disputed.
February 03, 2026
The Supreme Court appears poised to abolish a key part of the Voting Rights Act. It may draw on a constitutional amendment that empowered African Americans.
February 03, 2026
Social inequalities emerge in every human society. New research into how these hierarchies form suggests ‘prestige psychology’ – the tendency to defer to expertise – is at the root.
February 03, 2026
Absences and loss of innocence: ICE raids leave behind a heavy weight in Minnesota schools
February 03, 2026
Trump ups demands from Harvard, seeks $1 billion settlement after months of strained talks
February 03, 2026
Three Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey players were killed Monday in a vehicle crash while heading to practice
February 03, 2026
The CEO of the Gates Foundation said it will not change course in the face of the collapse of the foreign aid system but instead continue focusing on its main priorities
February 03, 2026
A California appeals court has overturned the conviction of a former campus gynecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, on sex abuse charges
February 03, 2026
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the United States
February 02, 2026
The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test
February 02, 2026
Ed Martin has been removed as head of the Justice Department group tasked with scrutinizing the federal prosecutions of President Donald Trump
February 02, 2026
'People's voices are important': OKC residents celebrate victory over proposed ICE facility
February 02, 2026
After facing threat of demolition, Fred Astaire's birth house no longer has code violations
February 02, 2026
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities
February 02, 2026
Gold Star family pushes for new state license plate
February 02, 2026
When you outsource romance, there’s a hidden emotional cost.
February 02, 2026
Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope
February 01, 2026
Kid e-biker gang on trail allegedly assaults man and his daughter
February 02, 2026
As Park City rolls credits on Sundance Film Festival, Colorado gets ready for its premier
February 02, 2026
‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death
February 02, 2026
Restaurant collecting Valentine's cards for Minnesota students affected by ICE detentions
February 02, 2026
Woodie King Jr., an influential figure in American theater, has died at 88
February 02, 2026
The Novel Refuge bookstore seeks to help refugee families turn a new chapter
February 02, 2026
School teaching young students that kindness is always in season
February 02, 2026
Afterschool program teams up with freestyle rappers to give students a lyrical education
February 02, 2026
Ecuadorian preschooler Liam Conejo Ramos and his father are back in Minneapolis after being released from a Texas detention facility where they had been held for more than a week, according to Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro. This story is breaking.
January 31, 2026
While wealth and power can go a long way in fighting a criminal conviction, sometimes these factors fall short.
February 02, 2026
The Rowdy Reptiles were ready for Charles Bediako
February 02, 2026
Two researchers found that Danish government benefits do not fully offset moms’ lost earnings. But they do help offset lost income for working women with kids.
February 02, 2026
Family reunification is often framed as a cost, but evidence shows it functions as social infrastructure that supports work, well-being and economic stability.
February 02, 2026
Watching, modeling and even playing winter sports help students internalize physics concepts, including acceleration, momentum and friction.
February 02, 2026
Young Democrats across the United States are challenging veteran party figures, aiming to mount tougher opposition to President Donald Trump
February 02, 2026
As a teenager in India, Susai Jesu led prayer services in his small Catholic village, helped at Mass and soon began training for the priesthood
February 02, 2026
These young brothers sacrifice normal teenage life to be full-time ICE watchers in Minneapolis — and say they won’t regret it
February 02, 2026
A prosecutor’s 18-year-old child was there when Charlie Kirk was shot. Is that a conflict of interest?
February 02, 2026
What comes next for 5‑year‑old Liam Ramos and his father after their release from federal custody
February 02, 2026
"Stories of Survival: Object, Image, Memory" showcases items brought to America by survivors of Holocaust, other genocides
February 01, 2026
Boy recovering after sparkler accident that caused severe burns
February 01, 2026
As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race
February 01, 2026
Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.
January 29, 2026
Rabbis and rabbinical students in the United States are more diverse than ever
February 01, 2026
Teen runner sets new record for fastest mile by a junior athlete
February 01, 2026
It’s go time for thousands of America’s most dogged competitors
February 01, 2026
The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico
February 01, 2026
A video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States
February 01, 2026
Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States
February 01, 2026
They have to run a convoluted obstacle course in front of a crowd
January 31, 2026
Punxsutawney Phil is set to deliver his annual weather forecast and predict either six more weeks of winter or an early spring
January 31, 2026
More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota
January 31, 2026
Teenager uses Make-A-Wish request to start foundation helping other kids at Children's Hospital
January 31, 2026
1 year after deadly Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, inside 10-year-old Ramesses' road to recovery
January 31, 2026
Sidewalk blocked off after ice chunks fall from buildings
January 31, 2026
9-year-old "kid reporter" heading to Super Bowl after winning national contest. What he plans to ask Drake Maye.
January 31, 2026
A former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally
January 31, 2026
Florida coach Todd Golden insists he wasn’t being disrespectful when he said “we’re gonna beat ’em anyways” while responding to Alabama center Charles Bediako’s return to college basketball
January 31, 2026
What’s inside the latest Epstein files released by the Justice Department
January 31, 2026
A new campaign by Mexico City’s Historic Center Trust aims to encourage Mexicans to rediscover the religious and architectural heritage at the heart of the nation's capital
January 31, 2026
Mark Marquess, a National College Baseball Hall of Famer who coached Stanford to a pair of national titles over 41 years beginning in 1977, has died
January 30, 2026
Protesters across the U.S. shut down schools and stores during a nationwide strike to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
January 30, 2026
Kansas City mother asks for answers after 15-year-old son is shot and killed
January 29, 2026
Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15
January 29, 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is jumping into the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California
January 29, 2026
Americans are learning and doing the kind of work that civilians in war zones worldwide have done for decades: dealing with threats by organizing to help protect their neighbors and communities.
January 29, 2026
Michigan high school stars can now sign NIL endorsement deals
January 29, 2026
Michigan student gains real-world skills at century-old Green Top Tavern
January 29, 2026
11-year-old ice skates on front yard, shares powerful purpose to her skating
January 29, 2026
This is not a typical employment law case because Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board, has far more legal rights to her job than most American workers.
January 29, 2026
The Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
January 30, 2026
A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know
January 30, 2026
She was a broke teenager stranded in a strange town. Then two nuns saved the day
January 30, 2026
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is celebrating a milestone
January 30, 2026
Nonprofit helps people with mental health, intellectual challenges find job opportunities
January 30, 2026
Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trump’s policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of Spain, says a Spanish scholar.
January 30, 2026
Audrey Niffenegger has completed the sequel to her bestseller “The Time Traveler's Wife.”
January 30, 2026
Dog lost for 6 days during snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures rescued in Beaver County
January 30, 2026
Beth de Araújo’s family drama “Josephine” has won the top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
January 30, 2026
Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the U.S. government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular uprising and usher in a new government
January 30, 2026
9-year-old recovering after serious playground accident
January 30, 2026
Mushers and their dogs compete in the Warm Lake Stage Race
January 30, 2026
Community takes Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics Utah
January 30, 2026
Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches
January 30, 2026
'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers
January 30, 2026
Popular social media influencer supports his community through the current winter storm
January 30, 2026
Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw
January 30, 2026
Oklahoma City ICE detention center proposal halted after community opposition
January 30, 2026
Groundhog Day Forecasts: Punxsutawney Phil Has Competition
January 30, 2026
A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites
January 30, 2026
Texas A&M University is ending its women’s and gender studies program and changing the syllabuses of hundreds of courses
January 30, 2026
One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.
January 27, 2026
When officials lie time and again, people don’t know what to trust. And when this happens, citizens cannot deliberate, approve or dissent coherently, because a shared world no longer exists.
January 27, 2026
Chicago Archdiocese fires substitute teacher with history of child molestation allegations
January 27, 2026
Family identifies 16-year-old girl killed in sledding incident; investigation underway
January 27, 2026
The slight decrease in diversity in corporate boardrooms in 2025 comes as the Trump administration and its allies have pushed to unwind diversity initiatives.
January 27, 2026
Author Shelley Read is amazed by the global success of her debut novel, “Go as a River.”
January 27, 2026
17-month-old K9 helps locate missing Michigan teen
January 27, 2026
Duke reaches a settlement with star quarterback Darian Mensah that will allow him to transfer, ending an unprecedented saga
January 27, 2026
Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives
January 27, 2026
Civil rights photographer and artist Gordon Parks' legacy continues to grow, even as the 20th anniversary of his death approaches
January 27, 2026
The key to a fulfilling life? Feeling like you matter to others
January 27, 2026
After 23 years, she's free: Nicole Boynton's path to hope under Georgia’s survivor justice act
January 27, 2026
Novelist Megha Majumdar has won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction for her book “A Guardian and a Thief.”
January 27, 2026
Man accused of trafficking runaway teen after offering her food
January 27, 2026
Piano is key to man's brain trauma recovery at Omaha treatment center
January 27, 2026
Report of kids playing on frozen lake in Colorado Springs prompts search from local crews
January 27, 2026
'Every kid deserves a special day': Oklahoma police surprise child after snow changes birthday plans
January 27, 2026
WATCH: Mesa seniors turn plastic bags into lifesaving mats for unhoused community
January 27, 2026
Greenland’s inhabitants call it Kalaallit Nunaat, or land of the Kalaallit. It is an Indigenous nation whose relatively few people now mostly govern themselves.
January 27, 2026
A federal judge has blocked the possible deportation of a 5-year-old and his father for now
January 27, 2026
Authorities say three brothers died in Texas after falling through ice on a pond as a massive winter storm has gripped much of the nation
January 27, 2026
Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras
January 27, 2026
Major college basketball’s longest winning streak ended at 24 games with No. 5 Nebraska’s 75-72 loss at No. 3 Michigan on Tuesday night
January 28, 2026
Indiana Hoosiers fans got their dream doubleheader Tuesday night
January 28, 2026
Sarah Mullally was confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England
January 28, 2026
Children with a parent or family member who is detained, or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case, are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults.
January 28, 2026
Some of these ‘forever chemicals’ are toxic at very low levels. They can get into water systems and bioaccumulate in fish, ultimately posing risks to people.
January 28, 2026
The proposed rescheduling of marijuana could have far-reaching implications in science, medicine and criminal justice. What is the best policy option?
January 28, 2026
Mother describes losing 3 sons in frozen pond: "I couldn't help them"
January 28, 2026
Claiming to give every child “a shot at financial freedom,” President Donald Trump is unveiling the new Trump Accounts initiative, which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account
January 28, 2026
Parking lot transforms into impromptu ice rink
January 28, 2026
Kansas Supreme Court hears arguments in death row appeal
January 28, 2026
What it’s like each day in Minneapolis
January 28, 2026
'Hearts for Jax' brings businesses together to raise money for 11-year-old boy battling autoimmune disease
January 28, 2026
Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
January 28, 2026
Nonprofit brings at-risk youth to Killington for free ski lessons
January 28, 2026
Court reinstates Hinds County assistant principal fired for reading 'I Need a New butt' to students
January 28, 2026
The Trump administration has concluded that San Jose State University discriminated against women by letting a transgender athlete play on the women’s volleyball team
January 28, 2026
Tip, DNA leads police to suspect in Florida Memorial University rape
January 28, 2026
Online trash-talking leads to students banned from Chittenden County high school basketball game
January 28, 2026
She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
January 28, 2026
Shirley Raines, a social media creator known for feeding and caring for homeless people, has died at 58, according to her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz
January 29, 2026
Allie Ziebell had a UConn program record-tying 10 3-pointers and a career-high 34 points, and Sarah Strong had 19 of her 25 points in the first half as the top-ranked Huskies won their 38th consecutive game with a 97-39 win over Xavier on Wednesday night despite missing two of its top four scorers
January 29, 2026
The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
January 29, 2026
Scotty's Castle, built in the 1920s, is tucked away in the desert in Death Valley National Park and was one of the park's biggest attractions
January 29, 2026
‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?
January 29, 2026
U.S. senators are increasingly looking to leave Washington for leadership roles in their home states
January 29, 2026
As if they’d leave “Clueless” off the list
January 29, 2026
American speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport
January 28, 2026
Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.
January 29, 2026
A lack of shelters and affordable housing means survivors of domestic violence have few places to go.
January 29, 2026
Families and emergency responders are marking the one-year anniversary of the deadly plane collision over the Potomac River
January 29, 2026
"Where are those darn keys
January 29, 2026
When protesters experience repression and violence, whether or not they have legal education can help determine continued involvement in a protest movement.
January 29, 2026
Nurses are leaving the profession faster than they’re being replaced – in part due to the emotional and physical toll they endure from disrespectful patients or their loved ones.
January 29, 2026
Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"
January 29, 2026
Stylists train to recognize domestic abuse warning signs
January 29, 2026
Teen who suffered devastating knee injury donates custom LEGO therapy kits to surgery patients
January 29, 2026
K-9 officer rescues missing child during winter storm
January 29, 2026
From ‘The Big Chill’ to ‘Inception,’ here are the 25 films added to the National Film Registry this year
January 29, 2026
96-year-old horticulturist says retirement isn't in his vocabulary
January 29, 2026
Trump’s deal with Senate leaders to avert government shutdown hits snags as lawmakers refuse to allow quick vote
January 29, 2026
A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut
January 27, 2026
This American woman traveled to the Czech Republic eight years ago and decided to stay for good
January 27, 2026
Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
January 26, 2026
French lawmakers have approved a bill banning social media for children under 15
January 27, 2026
TikTok users say they can’t upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues
January 27, 2026
Canada’s last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States
January 26, 2026
Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more
January 26, 2026
Sam Darnold will be starting in the Super Bowl before Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and the rest of the NFL’s Class of 2018 quarterbacks
January 26, 2026
Groundhogs predict spring with the same accuracy as flipping a coin. But they’re vital to their ecosystems, feasting through summer to store enough fat to last through their winter hibernation.
January 26, 2026
Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far
January 26, 2026
The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.
January 24, 2026
From combat to canopy: Paraplegic veteran injured in Afghanistan finds healing in the sky
January 26, 2026
Survivor urges Georgia domestic violence registry
January 26, 2026
Man turns car into chalkboard, thousands sign it
January 26, 2026
Moms lead effort to delay smartphones for kids
January 26, 2026
Historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts reopens after 20-year closure
January 26, 2026
A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together
January 26, 2026
When the snow falls, jeep drivers make sure essential workers get to work
January 26, 2026
Despite Brazil’s recent expansions of protected areas, research shows that the favorite habitats of whales and dolphins are still threatened by human activities.
January 26, 2026
Nearly three-quarters of tourism professors are white, a recent analysis found, and nearly half are white men.
January 26, 2026
Voters in places like Aliquippa and Braddock aren’t becoming more radical; they’re responding to decades of disinvestment and institutional failure.
January 26, 2026
After decades of stalled progress, new vaccines, treatments and genetic tools are helping scientists protect children and save lives worldwide.
January 26, 2026
Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations
January 26, 2026
Egypt is exploring ways to regulate children's use of social media
January 26, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration says a private aircraft with eight people on board has crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine
January 26, 2026
The Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting
January 26, 2026
High school community frustrated over new policy that fires coaches at end of year
January 25, 2026
Police drone program draws community concern
January 25, 2026
University of Michigan Flint police officer rescues man found buried in snow
January 25, 2026
Slavery displays removed from historical site after Trump directive
January 25, 2026
Long Island school district must reinstate Native American mascot or face funding cuts, Trump administration says
January 25, 2026
Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died
January 25, 2026
‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s
January 25, 2026
A new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years
January 25, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to fast-track a ban on social media for teenagers under 15
January 25, 2026
Alabama’s Charles Bediako had four dunks, two steals and two blocks in his first college action in nearly three years against Tennessee
January 25, 2026
Thousands of flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country
January 24, 2026
Filmmakers whose careers were shaped by Robert Redford and the Sundance Institute he founded are honoring his legacy at the first Sundance Film Festival since his death
January 24, 2026
Heavy snow and rainfall over the past three days have killed more than 60 people and injured over 100 across Afghanistan, the country’s disaster management authority says, as authorities in the impoverished country struggle to open roads and gain access to cut-off villages
January 24, 2026
As more than 2,000 federal agents surge in Minneapolis in an immigration crackdown and clash with protesters on the streets, countless residents are also quietly resisting the operation through grassroots networks sheltering and supporting immigrants
January 24, 2026
Prosecutors have twice charged law enforcement officers for inaction during school shootings. Juries aren’t buying it.
January 24, 2026
A preschooler was taken away by ICE, but officials say they had no choice. Here’s what we know
January 23, 2026
Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county
January 23, 2026
Unsealed court documents suggest Trump admin detained Tufts student for writing op-ed critical of Israel
January 24, 2026
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is accusing Mississippi coach Pete Golding of tampering with transfer player Luke Ferrelli
January 24, 2026
Police have arrested about 100 clergy who were demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota’s largest airport
January 23, 2026
Outraged critics are accusing President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park
January 23, 2026
Meta is halting teens’ access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in a blog post Friday
January 23, 2026
Officials have declared that a Texas Black man executed nearly 70 years ago is innocent in a case prosecutors now say was based on false evidence and riddled with racial bias
January 23, 2026
Zohran Mamdani’s first NYC snowstorm becomes a major governing test
January 23, 2026
Alabama coach Nate Oats says 7-foot center Charles Bediako, who gave up his college eligibility in 2023 to enter the NBA draft, will play against Tennessee on Saturday
January 23, 2026
The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments that are looking for new ways to pay players
January 23, 2026
Former pro player’s return to Alabama men’s basketball team sparks a scramble by the NCAA and sport’s coaches
January 23, 2026
Vice President JD Vance is encouraging anti-abortion activists to celebrate progress in limiting abortion
January 23, 2026
Federal education officials say a New York school district is “erasing its Native American heritage” and violating civil rights law by changing its team name from the “Thunderbirds” to the “T-Birds.”
January 23, 2026
An Egyptian university student lost his visa after pro-Palestinian protests. He could be deported within days
January 23, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock, and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is officially available
January 23, 2026
An Illinois doctor has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the December shooting deaths of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in their Columbus home
January 23, 2026
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states
January 23, 2026
Community celebrates long-awaited sidewalk construction
January 23, 2026
The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams after the commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten couldn’t come up with a compromise for expansion
January 23, 2026
Public Schools settles lawsuit brought by three Colorado families for $3 million
January 23, 2026
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah has managed to speed up the legal case that currently has him blocked from heading to another school
January 23, 2026
That snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough
January 23, 2026
What you should have in stock when preparing for a winter storm
January 04, 2024
A bit of understanding – plus effort to regulate yourself and give compassionate feedback – can shift a stuck relationship into something more bearable, perhaps even meaningful.
January 23, 2026
Family raises awareness about rare condition that prevents son from smiling
January 23, 2026
The decision to bring a dog into the family should recognize that, like other family members, they will require medical care.
January 23, 2026
As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.
January 23, 2026
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
January 23, 2026
Tampa pastor uses Lightning hockey to connect with students
January 23, 2026
The shutdown of Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast
January 23, 2026
5-year-old boy taken by ICE in Minneapolis area being held with father at Texas facility
January 22, 2026
Desperate Palestinians at a garbage dump in a Gaza neighborhood are digging with their bare hands for plastic items to burn to keep warm in the cold and damp winter in the enclave, battered by two years of the Israel-Hamas war
January 22, 2026
A massive winter storm is barreling toward the eastern U.S., threatening to bring severe ice and snow from Texas to Boston
January 22, 2026
The Sundance Film Festival has kicked off in Utah, marking the first year without founder Robert Redford
January 22, 2026
A federal judge ruled that the academics, who are party to a lawsuit alleging U.S. policy singles out noncitizens for detention or deportation over their pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, can seek relief from the court if their immigration status is changed as retribution for taking part in the case
January 23, 2026
What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think
January 23, 2026
Federal agents have taken a 5-year-old boy and his father from Minnesota to a detention facility in Texas
January 22, 2026
Maine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant communities
January 22, 2026
Inspired by Sundance, University of Colorado Boulder students learn how to put on film festivals
January 22, 2026
A lawyer for fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore says a criminal case against him should be dismissed based on false information given to police
January 22, 2026
An acquittal in the first Texas trial over the hesitant police response to the Robb Elementary school mass shooting leaves prosecutors facing decisions about the case against Uvalde’s former schools police chief
January 22, 2026
The former Des Moines superintendent has plead guilty in federal court to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms
January 22, 2026
Trump administration targets 14 blue states with sweeping federal funding review
January 22, 2026
Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago
January 22, 2026
Mother files lawsuit after student's fingertip severed in classroom incident
January 22, 2026
Mother of Amazon fulfillment center employee shot, killed at work demands justice
January 22, 2026
Jury clears former Uvalde police officer of child endangerment or abandonment charges
January 21, 2026
Auburn High School senior turns passion for helping people into lifesaving work
January 22, 2026
A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms
January 22, 2026
New information about 'brutal' prison attack. What inmate said after allegedly killing cellmate.
January 22, 2026
Teen's idea leads to bill offering tax credits for braille shipping labels
January 22, 2026
Coal mines are notorious sources of acid mine drainage, but the orange sludge that threatens water supplies and wildlife also contains valuable rare earth elements.
January 21, 2026
Missouri gambling regulators have rejected an NCAA request to ban bets on college athletes' performance
January 22, 2026
Renee Good’s death was the consequence, writes a First Amendment scholar, of a kind of politics in which the state survives by making dissenters illegitimate as citizens.
January 22, 2026
Son of wrongly executed Dallas man finds peace after 70 years with father's exoneration
January 22, 2026
The NBA and Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism have extended their partnership
January 22, 2026
Mother files lawsuit after police officer frisks her 12-year-old daughter
January 22, 2026
Expertise comes with training, experience and accreditation. And expert consensus is the best guide modern democracies have for making decisions about complicated challenges.
January 22, 2026
The Trump administration’s move to withdraw the US from these organizations risks undercutting lasting peace and global human rights accountability.
January 22, 2026
A report issued by the Council on Criminal Justice is showing a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, based on data collected from 35 American cities
January 22, 2026
Federal authorities have called those who monitor ICE ‘domestic terrorists.’ Here’s what we know
January 22, 2026
Economic stress is widespread across the United States, but for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high
January 22, 2026
Motiejus Krivas scored 17 points, Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 and the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats pulled away late to beat Cincinnati 77-51 and remain one of just three unbeaten teams in the country
January 22, 2026
Davis Fogle scored 17 points and No. 8 Gonzaga pounded Pepperdine 84-60
January 22, 2026
The distraught sister of Irma Garcia, a teacher killed in the Uvalde school massacre, screamed a during the trial of former officer Adrian Gonzales, who is accused of not doing enough to stop the shooter.
January 21, 2026
A former Uvalde schools police officer who was among the first to respond to the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school has been acquitted of criminal charges that he failed his duty to confront the gunman
January 21, 2026
Maine is seeing an increase in immigration enforcement activity this week
January 21, 2026
Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who has spent the past 2 1/2 years competing in the NBA Summer League and G League, had his college eligibility temporarily reinstated by a judge who blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return to the 17th-ranked Tide
January 21, 2026
Home schooling family just steps away from proposed Kennewick sex offender housing speaks
January 21, 2026
Students respond to history that feels local and personal. There are ways to do that even as Holocaust survivors pass away, one professor writes.
January 21, 2026
Duke is suing its star quarterback as college football’s transfer portal shuffle breaks new ground
January 21, 2026
The production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera demanded their names be removed from programs due to a restaging decision
January 21, 2026
Love letters spanning five centuries are on display at Britain’s National Archives in London
January 21, 2026
$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early
January 21, 2026
The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colleges
January 21, 2026
Logan's Law gains bipartisan support in Kentucky legislature after decade-long fight for justice
January 21, 2026
Lake effect storm brings 20+ inches of snow to the Southtowns
January 21, 2026
The 42nd Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, Utah
January 21, 2026
Brown University students return to campus after deadly mass shooting
January 21, 2026
Brewers surprise Aurora Health Care pediatric patients with trip to spring training
January 21, 2026
At just 16, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn already throwing 101 mph
January 21, 2026
100-year-old man celebrates 100th day of school with great-granddaughter's class
January 21, 2026
Three authors have been awarded $10,000 prizes for blending scientific research with literary grace
January 21, 2026
From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost
January 21, 2026
Artificial intelligence systems have big environmental costs but are also finding ways to save energy and water, cut emissions and make businesses more efficient.
January 21, 2026
We Need Diverse Books has launched the Unbanned Book Network to counteract book bans in schools and libraries
January 21, 2026
While federal immigrant agents need to produce a judicial warrant to enter a classroom, they can freely operate in public spaces at and around schools.
January 21, 2026
“When they make a wasteland, they call it ‘peace,‘” wrote the Roman historian Tacitus, in a turn of phrase that a classics scholar says has been relevant for centuries – including right now.
January 21, 2026
Brown University students feeling ‘raw’ and ‘nervous’ in return to campus after mass shooting
January 21, 2026
Where are they now? Netflix revisits Elizabeth Smart and key figures in her kidnapping case
January 21, 2026
The Indiana Hoosiers were ready to party Tuesday night, and hundreds of loyal fans joined them when they arrived back on campus in Bloomington
January 21, 2026
NASA's Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired
January 21, 2026
Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says
January 21, 2026
Duke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next season
January 20, 2026
Curt Cignetti transformed Indiana's football program alongside 13 players who followed the coach from James Madison to Bloomington
January 20, 2026
Indiana has gotten to the mountaintop. Staying there might be harder than the climb
January 20, 2026
Alberto Mendoza has announced his transfer to Georgia Tech less than 24 hours after being crowned a national champion with Indiana
January 20, 2026
Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been inaugurated as New Jersey's 57th governor
January 20, 2026
Witness testimony has ended in the trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer accused of failing in his duty to stop a gunman in the critical first minutes of the 2022 Robb Elementary School attack
January 20, 2026
IU fans savor historic national championship moment
January 20, 2026
The Indiana Hoosiers are the national champions of college football for the first time in the school’s history after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21.
January 20, 2026
Library, parents share impacts of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
January 20, 2026
Dentist's therapy dog eases patients' anxiousness
January 20, 2026
'Access for kids to be able to read': Volunteers prep 8,000 books for local schools
January 20, 2026
The full ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ timeline
September 16, 2023
Firefighters save dog from frozen pond in Ohio
January 20, 2026
Community gathers to honor 16-year-old killed by stray bullet with scholarship concert
January 20, 2026
Harlem Globetrotters bring smiles to Blank Children's Hospital
January 20, 2026
Youngest Freedom Rider given formal apology from city of Jackson
January 20, 2026
8-year-old Arizona girl breaks powerlifting records
January 20, 2026
'It's been really pretty': Stargazers gather in Placerville for glimpse of Northern Lights
January 20, 2026
Teen to plead guilty to mass shooting in Hedingham neighborhood
January 20, 2026
Defense rests in former Uvalde school officer’s trial, closing arguments begin Wednesday
January 20, 2026
Indiana is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 after finishing a 16-0 season with a victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff championship game
January 20, 2026
Mom advocates for silent panic alarm technology in Tennessee schools statewide
January 20, 2026
How one donation pickup truck is fueling veterans’ support
January 20, 2026
Grandmother pleads for help as three girls reported missing
January 20, 2026
A privately funded initiative called “Be The People” will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States
January 20, 2026
Stipends paid to residents had unintended consequences.
January 20, 2026
Supergiant star Betelgeuse is full of mysteries. New observations might solve the biggest one
January 20, 2026
Updated management practices and monetized digital production could help opera companies rely less on subscriptions and big donors for revenue – bolstering budgets.
January 20, 2026
Iranian universities have long been places of reform and political imagination – as well as targets of censorship and repression.
January 20, 2026
New Jersey students to learn cursive in school under new law
January 20, 2026
While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration.
January 20, 2026
Sinkholes are fairly common in Philadelphia due to aging water lines that leak or burst, causing the surrounding soil to wash away.
January 20, 2026
The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback
January 20, 2026
The British government is considering banning young teenagers from social media to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time
January 20, 2026
Black landowners from a Georgia island community founded by freed slaves have won their latest property dispute with local officials at the ballot box
January 20, 2026
Fernando Mendoza's historic season has ended with a national title
January 20, 2026
Caltrain hosts music-fueled MLK Day celebration train from San Jose to San Francisco
January 20, 2026
Recruiter pitches joining the military to Minneapolis high school students to protect their families from ICE
January 19, 2026
Several faith leaders are urgently calling for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants
January 19, 2026
Communities across the U.S. held parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19, 2026
Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle
January 19, 2026
Sweet Beginnings urban beehives helping former prisoners build new lives
January 19, 2026
High school track coach and wife killed in fiery crash into home
January 19, 2026
Activist keeping Martin Luther King Jr.'s message at Girard College alive 6 decades later
January 19, 2026
High school students help rebuild dog daycare after deadly fire
January 19, 2026
Kids surfing through grief, healing one wave at a time
January 19, 2026
Woman with rare genetic condition seeks O negative kidney donor to save her life
January 19, 2026
Stepmother reflects on boys who died in tunnel collapse
January 19, 2026
22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy
January 19, 2026
Getting a chance to play in the Coretta Scott King Classic has special meaning for Ohio State senior Chance Gray
January 19, 2026
Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but most businesses are open
January 19, 2026
Go Caboodle: New site gives parents control over what content kids view
January 19, 2026
Foxboro Disposal workers help woman recover lost family rings at transfer facility
January 19, 2026
Deputies prevent potential disaster in Panera bathroom
January 19, 2026
Woman fosters more than a dozen dogs to help with adoptions
January 19, 2026
Omaha stroke survivor donates supplies to team that aided his recovery
January 19, 2026
Police identify victim killed in deadly early-morning shooting at Lawrence bar
January 19, 2026
Three U.S. Catholic cardinals have urged the Trump administration to use a moral compass in foreign policy
January 19, 2026
A rover recently captured sounds of lightning crackling on Mars, over a decade after scientists uncovered the first evidence for electric discharges on the planet.
January 19, 2026
When you think IMAX, chances are your mind goes to those immersive documentaries that take you inside volcanoes, deep under oceans or to distant planets
January 19, 2026
This Miami high school’s fingerprints are all over the College Football Playoff title game
January 19, 2026
Authorities in South Africa say a collision between a truck and a school minibus in Gauteng province has killed at least 13 children
January 19, 2026
Dawn Staley’s visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone
January 18, 2026
Indiana and Miami are playing for the national title Monday night, and if that has you scratching your head thinking “Who?”
January 18, 2026
Senior cats find hope as sanctuary plans take shape
January 18, 2026
Menstrual products to be placed in MPS middle, high schools thanks to 2 juniors
January 18, 2026
Formerly incarcerated performers tell their stories
January 18, 2026
Community honors victims of Cleveland Elementary School shooting 37 years later
January 18, 2026
Teenager recalls moments she was hit by car: "I remember the whole thing"
January 18, 2026
Man spreads positivity and love with motivational signs
January 18, 2026
Philadelphia celebrates America's first volunteer fire company in "52 Weeks of Firsts"
January 18, 2026
Mom now wearing ankle monitor, fighting to prove U.S. citizenship after ICE deportation threat
January 18, 2026
Curt Cignetti’s Hoosier revolution began under Nick Saban. The seeds were sown in 1978 by his father’s call to Saban’s wife
January 18, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter says the holiday honoring her father's legacy is a “saving grace” amid political division
January 18, 2026
Day Day Thomas scored 19 points to lead Cincinnati to a 79-70 win Saturday over No. 2 Iowa State, which has lost two straight after winning its first 16 games
January 17, 2026
Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency
January 17, 2026
President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” that was initially seen as a mechanism focused on ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is taking shape with ambitions to have a far broader mandate of other global crises
January 17, 2026
'She just kept on going': School secretary hailed as hero for Helene relief efforts
January 17, 2026
Thousands of people have rallied in Serbia as university students announced a new stage in their struggle against President Aleksandar Vucic’s government
January 17, 2026
A Minneapolis couple says federal officers rolled a tear gas canister under their SUV, flooding it with toxic fumes and leaving them and several of their six children, including an infant, in need of hospital treatment
January 17, 2026
Eligibility lawsuits, the out-of-control transfer portal, bickering over congressional legislation and the decades-old dilemma over coaches and their salaries were the steady drumbeat behind a college football season where nothing felt quite settled
January 17, 2026
Program places Atlanta police officers in neighborhoods they patrol to reduce crime
January 17, 2026
Midsize cities across the U.S. are increasingly converting one-way streets to two-way routes
January 17, 2026
The Trump admin tried to merge DEA and ATF. After pressure, it quietly abandoned the plan
January 17, 2026
From Castro’s prisons to the College Football Playoff title game: Mario Cristobal’s only-in-Miami road to football success
January 17, 2026
As screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past
January 17, 2026
Bonfires, dancing, pets: How Ukrainians are staying warm during the toughest winter in years
January 17, 2026
Meet the Los Angeles Fire Department crew tasked with protecting communities from the next wildfire disaster
January 17, 2026
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans
January 16, 2026
'A homage to veterans': Preserving 250 years of service, one story at a time
January 16, 2026
Van narrowly escapes train collision in Iowa
January 16, 2026
A Southern California college student who says he was blinded in one eye by a projectile fired by a federal officer during a protest says he no longer has depth perception and lost the ability to drive
January 16, 2026
WATCH: Alhambra educator receives $25K award for accomplishments
January 16, 2026
At its one-year mark, the Trump administration is dismantling the systems that once helped the US move toward a more open and equal democracy.
January 16, 2026
9-year-old boy honored by fire department after saving family from fire
January 16, 2026
Former national champion wrestler inspires youth through Florida wrestling program
January 16, 2026
Local leaders chime in after reports of ICE touring south Kansas City locations for possible detention center
January 16, 2026
Long before Angelo Pizzo penned the scripts for two of America’s most iconic sports movies, he and his father would make the one-block walk from their home to Indiana’s football stadium
January 16, 2026
Community mourns Florida teens killed in sand tunnel collapse, organ donation brings hope
January 16, 2026
The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations at schools and universities
January 16, 2026
Community unites to sustainably restore Santa Cruz's iconic blue whale skeleton
January 16, 2026
Miami has made a remarkable comeback in college football
January 16, 2026
Beef is a source of complete protein for humans, but its production results in greenhouse gas emissions.
January 16, 2026
Doing more with less may not be sustainable for an exhausted workforce over the long term.
January 16, 2026
Trash pandas’ talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers, but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research.
January 16, 2026
Reading comprehension scores are tanking, and fewer Americans are picking up books. But practicing deep reading can help you process content more carefully and keep you from falling for misinformation.
January 16, 2026
Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia
January 16, 2026
New team of formerly incarcerated and unhoused responders helps homeless community
January 16, 2026
A group of U.S. senators is voicing concern over U.S. Postal Service processing changes and what those could mean for voting with mail ballots
January 16, 2026
Jason Kidd had to choose basketball over baseball 30-plus years ago when it became clear the whiz kid of a point guard would be one of the top picks in the NBA draft
January 15, 2026
Federal prosecutors are investigating a major betting scheme involving NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games
January 15, 2026
Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun
January 15, 2026
Arizona has become the bully on the block
January 15, 2026
The United Nations chief is lashing out at countries that violate international law and calling the concentration of power and wealth by the world’s richest 1% “morally indefensible.”
January 15, 2026
Last month, Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson penned a first-person piece about her long year as “the federal government whisperer,” receiving tips from hundreds of federal workers impacted by President Donald Trump’s transformation of the government. On Wednesday morning, FBI agents arrived at Natanson’s home and executed a search warrant. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.
January 15, 2026
The Asian giant is grappling with a dramatic population decline, with a fertility rate of 1.0, well below the 2.1 replacement rate.
January 15, 2026
David Linde, former chairman of Universal Pictures and CEO of Participant Media, has been named CEO of the Sundance Institute
January 15, 2026
Elementary school principal charged with DUI, open container violation after crash, police say
January 15, 2026
Students charged after multiple guns found inside high school, officials say
January 15, 2026
Breakthrough Women Fast Facts: Business, Education, US Government and Sports
January 17, 2017
Carson Beck's college football journey ends Monday night in the national championship game
January 15, 2026
Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size
January 15, 2026
'I never seen online grooming like this': Tampa trafficking expert warns parents
January 15, 2026
Former NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao joins The Lead.
January 14, 2026
'I killed Daddy': 11-year-old boy shoots father after Nintendo Switch was taken away, courts docs say
January 15, 2026
Prehistoric wolf’s gut frozen in time reveals an ice age giant
January 15, 2026
Oklahoma elementary school jumps two letter grades on State Report Card: How they did it
January 15, 2026
High school basketball coach fights cancer while leading undefeated team
January 15, 2026
As climate extremes intensify, adaptation debates favor new technologies. Terraces in the Philippines and Morocco show how people modified their landscapes to respond to past climate shifts.
January 15, 2026
Fostering a sense of pride in local communities increases citizen participation, including, at a bare minimum, voting in municipal elections.
January 15, 2026
Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
January 15, 2026
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, known for her advocacy for hostages abducted by Hamas-led militants, has a memoir coming out this spring
January 15, 2026
This 9-year-old escaped war in Ukraine. Now in the US, she’s tipped to be a future tennis superstar
January 15, 2026
Tiger Woods is celebrating 30 years of his TGR Foundation with a big gift
January 15, 2026
Braden Smith scored all 16 of his points in the second half and tied the Big Ten record for assists in conference play, and No. 5 Purdue overcame a nine-point to beat Iowa 79-72 on Wednesday night
January 15, 2026
Whole milk now allowed in school lunches as Trump signs bill reversing limits
January 14, 2026
History also shows that many of the fanciful engineering ideas for Greenland failed because they misjudged the island’s harsh climate and dynamic ice sheet.
January 14, 2026
Au pair testifies she flipped on Brendan Banfield because she felt guilty about the killings of his wife and another man
January 14, 2026
NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year
January 14, 2026
The head of the new regulatory body for college sports said “if there was a time to stick out your neck, it’s now,” in urging schools to sign an agreement sent out nearly two months ago pledging to abide by new rules that govern how they pay players
January 14, 2026
Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias
January 14, 2026
18-year-old day care employee confessed to "intentionally suffocating" infant boy, police say
January 14, 2026
Smithsonian hands over documents as its leader tries to balance ‘principle and pragmatism’ in facing White House demands
January 14, 2026
Mother gives birth to baby with fatal birth defect to donate organs
January 14, 2026
Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals
January 14, 2026
Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers
January 14, 2026
YouTube will let parents stop their teens from endlessly scrolling short videos
January 14, 2026
Word of the Week: Who gets called an ‘agitator’?
January 14, 2026
Trent Cares: Teen turns lifelong passion into nonprofit to help kids help others
January 14, 2026
Milwaukee father charged with locking 6 kids in storage testifies at his own trial
January 14, 2026
Reproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services
January 14, 2026
The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas
January 14, 2026
Classes at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami are canceled Tuesday
January 14, 2026
"I don't deserve to be locked up': Man convicted in stabbing maintains self-defense argument during sentencing
January 14, 2026
Teacher tells court she saw officer accused of failing to delay Uvalde school massacre: ‘He just stayed there’
January 14, 2026
Patches of low vaccination in the US are becoming bigger, riskier holes
January 14, 2026
Woman finds success after prison as Georgia faces nation's highest incarceration rate
January 14, 2026
Fields to fajitas: The partnership changing school meals in Boyle County
January 14, 2026
President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.
January 14, 2026
'End of life doula' helps make death less scary for families
January 14, 2026
Teens film and provoke man at Home Depot in viral video attempt
January 14, 2026
Teen saves his brother’s life thanks to a lesson he learned in middle school
January 14, 2026
Some methods being tried to counter climate change shift the ocean’s biology or chemistry. Others would deflect solar radiation. All have consequences for marine life.
January 14, 2026
Through coaching rise, Tomlin left mark on Hampton Roads
January 14, 2026
AI companies are gearing up to follow the social media model of monetizing their platforms through advertising. The danger for consumers with AI goes beyond data privacy to covert manipulation.
January 14, 2026
Min Jin Lee's new novel, “American Hagwon,” explores why Koreans are so focused on education
January 14, 2026
Restricting academic freedom is often thought of in terms of universities telling professors what they can and cannot do or teach. But that isn’t the only scenario.
January 14, 2026
A baseball player and honor student: What we know about the teen who confessed to burning Mississippi’s oldest synagogue
January 13, 2026
Nearly 1,000 households displaced by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui in 2023 are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance
January 14, 2026
Kavanaugh and Roberts are already looking ahead to the next major transgender controversy
January 14, 2026
New documents shed light on Renee Good’s ties to ICE monitoring efforts in Minneapolis
January 13, 2026
Kansas has handed Iowa State its first loss of the season, winning 84-63 on Tuesday night
January 14, 2026
Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died
January 13, 2026
As the Supreme Court of the United States hears arguments in blockbuster cases challenging transgender sports bans, CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Madison Kenyon, a former college athlete who is involved in one of the cases before the court, and Kristen Waggoner, President & CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom.
January 13, 2026
Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes
January 13, 2026
Georgia lawmakers are moving to void a Savannah ordinance that fines or jails people for leaving guns in unlocked cars
January 13, 2026
The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams
January 13, 2026
What we know about the alleged arson at Mississippi’s largest and oldest synagogue
January 13, 2026
Jurors hear school police officer talk of ‘mistake’ before Uvalde shooting
January 13, 2026
Firefighters from same Cincinnati Fire Academy class both promoted to second-highest rank 27 years later
January 13, 2026
Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?
January 12, 2026
Mobile care van brings services to Brooklyn residents on pretrial supervised release
January 13, 2026
Mario Cristobal, head coach at the University of Miami, has brought the Hurricanes back to the national spotlight
January 13, 2026
Art program helps people with disabilities discover hidden talents
January 13, 2026
Her son was killed skateboarding home. Now she hands out reflective vests.
January 13, 2026
Parents of student who was shot thank his friend who didn't survive for saving their boy
January 13, 2026
Louisville Tool Library helps neighbors save money by sharing resources
January 13, 2026
Vermont's first "Kid Governor" sworn into office
January 13, 2026
Families want answers after more than 100 skeletons found in home
January 13, 2026
High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies
January 13, 2026
They were robbed and nearly carjacked, then the women did something unexpected
January 13, 2026
Who are Pittsburgh's lemonade twins? Social media posts raise concerns.
January 13, 2026
The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.
January 13, 2026
Special needs students allegedly given hot sauce by teacher as discipline
January 13, 2026
Exceptional teens become Boy Scout troop's first female Eagle Scouts
January 13, 2026
Photographer worked with & mentored Renee Good, ODU alumna killed by ICE
January 13, 2026
Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.
January 13, 2026
College students should be more intentional when preparing for the job market, and could consider internships and short-term jobs to help them get ahead.
January 13, 2026
Stargazing can stimulate an interest in space in kids and lead to a passion for science. But rural schools often lack the resources to nurture these interests.
January 13, 2026
Detroit seniors pay more in homeowner’s insurance, utilities and property tax, and those on fixed incomes can struggle to make ends meet.
January 13, 2026
FBI: Arson suspect admitted to starting fire at Mississippi’s largest synagogue ‘due to building’s Jewish ties’
January 11, 2026
A teacher who survived the 2022 shooting inside a Robb Elementary school classroom in Uvalde, Texas, told a jury the attack began with a “black shadow” with a gun walking inside
January 12, 2026
The FBI says that an arson suspect admitted to targeting a historic Mississippi synagogue because it's a Jewish house of worship
January 12, 2026
The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025
January 12, 2026
Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November
January 12, 2026
Officials say over 100,000 residents in the Texas border city of El Paso were left with little to no water after a main break over the weekend, and it was expected to take till mid-week for operations to return to normal
January 12, 2026
The College Sports Commission has rejected nearly $15 million in name, image, likeness agreements since it started evaluating them over the summer, representing more than 10% of the value of all the deals it has analyzed and closed
January 12, 2026
Thousands of nurses at several major New York City hospitals have gone on strike
January 12, 2026
Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution
January 12, 2026
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics
January 12, 2026
New polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels of the two major political parties
January 12, 2026
Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola announces her challenge against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year's midterm elections
January 12, 2026
Dad leads community effort against rising airplane noise in neighborhoods
January 12, 2026
Teacher relives the day all his students were killed in Uvalde massacre for officer’s trial
January 12, 2026
Mother honors son’s legacy after he was killed days before Christmas
January 12, 2026
'Labor of love': Dance teacher retires after 55 years
January 12, 2026
High school senior helps tackle food insecurity with meal kits
January 12, 2026
20-year-old pilot inspires with his audacity to dream big
January 12, 2026
'He was apologetic, terrified, super scared': Oklahoma boy found safe after going missing for 9 days
January 12, 2026
Stray dog mysteriously visits same grave daily at cemetery
January 12, 2026
100-year-old WWII veteran reunited with dog tags lost for more than 80 years
January 12, 2026
Police chaplains support officers and their families cope with trauma
January 12, 2026
Mattel has unveiled its first autistic Barbie doll, featuring sensory-friendly accessories and design details aimed at better representing neurodivergent experiences. The release follows other inclusive Barbies, including dolls representing blindness, Down’s syndrome and Type 1 diabetes.
January 12, 2026
Teen cycles across Florida to support people with disabilities
January 12, 2026
The cost of college is on the rise – but college grads still earn more than those without a degree.
January 12, 2026
An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity
January 12, 2026
US oil companies have never stopped investing and operating in Venezuela’s petroleum industry, despite many changes in the terms of their engagement.
January 12, 2026
The president has sued multiple media companies. He may care less about winning in court than intimidating news outlets, suggest two media scholars.
January 12, 2026
Autism advocates celebrate release of ‘magical’ first-ever Barbie on the spectrum
January 12, 2026
Since the Supreme Court protected transgender people from discrimination, ‘The backlash has been brutal’
January 12, 2026
This teen was targeted by deepfake nudes. She hopes new training course will help future victims
January 12, 2026
Authorities have taken a person into custody after a fire heavily damaged a historic synagogue in Mississippi
January 11, 2026
Longtime New Jersey legislator and former acting governor Richard “Dick” Codey has died
January 11, 2026
Rock thrown at school bus on New Jersey Turnpike, child seriously injured, police say
January 11, 2026
A group is teaching residents about rights they have during ICE interactions. Here's how.
January 11, 2026
Bison return to Illinois prairies after nearly 200 years
January 11, 2026
Families from one of the few remaining Palestinian Bedouin villages in the dusty corridor between Ramallah and Jericho packed up and prepared to flee their homes Sunday, saying harassment by Jewish settlers living in unauthorized outposts nearby had grown unbearable
January 11, 2026
Students with physical disabilities get special send-off before attending Community College of Philadelphia
January 11, 2026
Video shows New York school monitor save choking first grader. It's his third cafeteria rescue.
January 11, 2026
What 4 videos left by the suspected shooter at Brown University and of an MIT professor confirm – and still don’t answer
January 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel, continuing an annual tradition marking the end of the Christmas holiday at the Vatican
January 11, 2026
This high school sophomore is aiming for a Supreme Court upset in transgender sports case
January 11, 2026
Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
January 11, 2026
As Milan prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, the city’s Catholic archdiocese launched a multi-year program that uses sport to promote values such as inclusion and solidarity among children and adolescents
January 09, 2026
Activists say the death toll in nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy has reached at least 116 people killed
January 10, 2026
Memorial Magic is back in a very big way for Vanderbilt with the Southeastern Conference’s only private university as the nation’s only program with both its men’s and women’s teams still undefeated
January 10, 2026
Kermit the Frog statue arrives at new home at Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts
January 10, 2026
It looked improbable two months ago
January 10, 2026
Prisoners are now taking regular trips to far-flung, exotic locales such as Thailand
January 10, 2026
A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now
January 10, 2026
Indiana is no longer the underdog after stomping Alabama and Oregon. They’re not taking their foot off the gas just yet
January 10, 2026
Milken Institute chief economist William Lee breaks down job-finding expectations ahead of the release of the final US jobs report of 2025.
January 09, 2026
The WNBA and its players’ union weren’t able to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday night deadline, and now the league enters a “status-quo” period with no new extension reached
January 10, 2026
Indiana is headed to its first national championship game after beating Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl
January 10, 2026
A transfer portal spiraling out of control prompted the new regulatory body for college sports to issue a memo to athletic directors saying it has “serious concerns” about some of the multimillion-dollar contracts being offered to players
January 10, 2026
The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month
January 09, 2026
Opening statements began Friday in the trial of five current and former Stanford students who overtook a university building during 2024 pro-Palestine protests
January 09, 2026
The NCAA has denied Mississippi’s request to extend the eligibility of Trinidad Chambliss
January 09, 2026
Mario Cristobal's goal when he was hired at his alma mater was to recreate the winning culture at Miami
January 09, 2026
Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV
January 09, 2026
High school student raises money for hospital after health journey
January 09, 2026
Authorities urgently searching for missing 12-year-old Oklahoma boy a week after he was last seen
January 09, 2026
Rescued horses recover in Dorset after several were found stuck in their stalls
January 09, 2026
5-year-old Standish boy killed by school bus was dragged and run over, NTSB says
January 09, 2026
College football is facing chaos with players frequently transferring and legal battles over NIL deals
January 09, 2026
From Pig Latin to Punch Buggy, kids have long used nonsensical language, gestures and games to carve out cultures of their own.
January 09, 2026
US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades
January 09, 2026
For the nation’s first president, friendliness was strategy, not concession: the republic would treat other nations with civility in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.
January 09, 2026
Three young men attempt world-record train ride to show Atlanta's transit is reliable
January 09, 2026
Doctor’s visits are already rushed. Adding extra steps means some children, especially those from low-income families, simply won’t get the vaccines they should.
January 09, 2026
An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.
January 09, 2026
29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.
January 09, 2026
When reputable local news outlets close, fewer people vote and get involved in local politics, and misinformation, corruption and polarization increase.
January 09, 2026
Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.
January 09, 2026
NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin have all successfully launched superheavy-lift rockets. These massive vehicles are designed to carry a much heavier load.
January 09, 2026
College football’s calendar chaos runs square into the biggest games of the season
January 09, 2026
Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now
January 09, 2026
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. will return to the Huskies for the 2026 season rather than enter the transfer portal
January 09, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has delivered his final State of the State address to lawmakers in Sacramento
January 08, 2026
A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping
January 08, 2026
The College Football Playoff faces a new challenge as it coincides with the transfer portal
January 08, 2026
Austin Peay State University has reinstated a professor who was fired for his social media post after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
January 08, 2026
Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address
January 08, 2026
New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan unveiled by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani
January 08, 2026
A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to stop purging words it associates with diversity, equity and inclusion from Head Start grant applications and barred it from laying off any more federal employees in the federal Office of Head Start
January 08, 2026
A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.
January 08, 2026
'Just pushed him off': Mother recounts dropping kids off second-story awning to neighbor during fire
January 08, 2026
As a shooting unfolded at Brown University on Dec. 13, students turned to the anonymous app Sidechat to document fear, confusion and grief in real time — often before receiving official alerts
January 08, 2026
Woman says she never applied for unemployment benefits that letter asked her to repay
January 08, 2026
Woman's home broken into twice by Ryan Camacho, suspect in murder of Raleigh teacher
January 08, 2026
Firefighter fulfills dream after crash that killed boyfriend
January 08, 2026
NorCal rapist's 900-year-to-life sentence reduced under new state laws, now eligible for elder parole
January 08, 2026
Oklahoma officers honored for saving colleague who collapsed while delivering Christmas gifts
January 08, 2026
Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness
January 08, 2026
The Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end court orders they describe as outdated
January 08, 2026
"Learn something cool." Pottery studio hopes to build skills you don't develop at work
January 08, 2026
Medical sociology examines how social, cultural, political and economic factors shape health in ways that medicine alone cannot treat.
January 08, 2026
Fudge shop owner uses TikTok fame to tackle school lunch debt
January 08, 2026
South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination
January 08, 2026
A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common
January 08, 2026
Braylon Mullins scored eight of his career-high 24 points in overtime and fourth-ranked UConn rallied past Providence 103-98 for its 11th consecutive victory
January 08, 2026
The Trump administration’s crackdown on the $12 billion Child Care and Development Fund, which subsidizes care for 1.4 million children from low-income households, has rattled child care providers and families that rely on the aid money
January 07, 2026
Georgia is the latest state to consider eliminating its personal income tax, with Republican leaders in the Senate backing a proposal to phase it out by 2032
January 07, 2026
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is shutting down in May after its owners cited financial losses
January 07, 2026
President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”
January 07, 2026
CNN's Shimon Prokupecz explains the significance of Adrian Gonzales’ trial, who was the first police officer to arrive at the scene at Robb Elementary School during the 2022 school shooting.
January 07, 2026
Judge in trial of former Uvalde school police officer denies defense motion for mistrial
January 07, 2026
New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement
January 07, 2026
Why does health care reform keep failing despite decades of attention and expanding costs? A scholar of Congress has some answers.
January 07, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting a new housing official amid backlash over past social media posts
January 07, 2026
Family of teen killed in DUI crash raises money for scholarships for future medical students
January 07, 2026
Messy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week
January 07, 2026
Most people know they should probably be stretching and lifting weights
January 07, 2026
Cancer survivor chairs luncheon to give back to center that saved her life
January 07, 2026
Canisius student helps MLB all-star Paul Skenes practice
January 07, 2026
Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does
January 07, 2026
Man charged for hiding camera under girl's bed
January 07, 2026
Fairways torn up: Teens on e-bikes, dirt bikes cost golf course $60K in damages
January 07, 2026
The Trump administration is giving Iowa more power to decide how it spends its federal education money
January 07, 2026
Neighbors help rescue adult, 2 children from house fire
January 07, 2026
Missouri's groundbreaking prison nursery keeps 16 mothers, babies together in first year
January 07, 2026
Watchdog report details allegations of sexual misconduct at Chicago Public Schools
January 07, 2026
Pittsburgh Walk of Fame is accepting nominations for its next class of inductees
January 07, 2026
The youngest chimpanzees are the biggest risk-takers. Would humans show the same pattern if adults weren’t keeping such a close watch on little kids?
January 07, 2026
Olathe woman scammed out of $1,500 in Facebook puppy purchase
January 07, 2026
Kansas Senate introduces bipartisan bill to ban cell phones in K-12 schools
January 07, 2026
Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham confesses to 1965 cold case murder, police say
January 07, 2026
The LPGA's first major of the year is on the move
January 07, 2026
The 2025 tax and spending law lowers the federal loan borrowing limits for nursing students, raising the up-front costs of nursing school.
January 07, 2026
Councilwoman sworn in days after saving neighbors from burning home
January 07, 2026
Renovated apartments help Atlantans aging out of foster care transition to adulthood without fear
January 07, 2026
Farm bills – famously complex legislative and spending balances between farm subsidies, food assistance, conservation and more – have tended to be passed about every five years since 1933.
January 07, 2026
Recent advances in computer vision and other types of artificial intelligence offer an opportunity for facial recognition to apply to bears and other animals.
January 07, 2026
Brown University shooting survivor reacts to gunman's confession, looks forward to healing
January 07, 2026
The first day of testimony in the trial of a former police officer accused of failing to protect students who died in the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school massacre turned emotional right away
January 07, 2026
Plans for $2.3 billion stadium ignite debate in 2032 Olympics host city
January 07, 2026
Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states
January 06, 2026
Judge cancels Wednesday testimony in Uvalde cop trial as defense says prosecutors withheld evidence
January 06, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor planned the attack for years
January 06, 2026
President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding funding to help needy families with children in five states governed by Democrats
January 06, 2026
Brown University shooting suspect planned attack for a long time, offering no motive in video confession, officials say
January 06, 2026
A Texas prosecutor says a school police officer made no attempt to distract or stop the gunman during the school shooting in Uvalde in 2022
January 06, 2026
What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule
January 06, 2026
The Alaska Airlines pilot who was praised as a hero for safely landing a plane after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff in 2004 is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew in past legal filings
January 06, 2026
As the Trump administration continues to investigate a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents, social media users are falsely citing a Craigslist ad as evidence of such deceit
January 06, 2026
The Noquisiyi Mound in Franklin, North Carolina, is close to being returned to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
January 06, 2026
President Donald Trump spread some confusion about childhood vaccinations in social media posts about changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations
January 06, 2026
Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of her husband by her teenage student in 1990, is seeking to overturn her conviction over what her lawyers claim were several constitutional violations
January 06, 2026
Twin Falls boy struck by tree still recovering in Boise
January 06, 2026
In an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.
January 06, 2026
Mead School District expresses condolences over woman hit by school bus
January 06, 2026
Mother publishes a book written by her daughter who tragically passed away
January 06, 2026
Encouraging words greeted students at Roxborough HS after racist, antisemitic graffiti found
January 06, 2026
Napheesa Collier sat on the bench at Sephora Arena laughing with her Unrivaled teammate Skylar Diggins moments before tipoff between the Lunar Owls and Rose BC
January 06, 2026
Suspect charged with murder of Ravenscroft teacher held without bond
January 06, 2026
Olathe police identify 2 teens, 16 and 17, killed in Saturday crash
January 06, 2026
Slogan on new South Carolina license plates sparks public debate
January 06, 2026
Teacher catches historic missed field goal ball at Steelers game
January 06, 2026
13-year-old boy inspires others to find their purpose by giving
January 06, 2026
New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.
January 06, 2026
A lack of access to child care costs the state an estimated $2.7 billion in lost productivity and revenue.
January 06, 2026
Uniontown swears in its first-ever woman police chief
January 06, 2026
Delaware County family says goodbye to "Momma Wiggles" with end-of-life photo shoot
January 06, 2026
Students who participated in the virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates at Purdue reported stronger gains in research skills than in-person summer interns.
January 06, 2026
Movement is key to healthy aging, and Philadelphia offers pros and cons for seniors getting around the city.
January 06, 2026
Even when donors have good intentions, philanthropy does not always produce good results.
January 06, 2026
Why I spent a week on a South Pacific island with my best friend’s husband
January 06, 2026
‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports
January 05, 2026
One of the first police officers to respond to the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, goes on trial Monday on charges that he failed to protect children during the attack, when authorities waited more than an hour to confront the gunman
January 05, 2026
Minnesota State Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn joins The Lead.
January 02, 2026
When my mom died, I didn’t know if I could sing for her even though I do it for a living
January 04, 2026
In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't
Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties
Venezuela's Machado says Spanish PM's leftist summit reason for not meeting him
Pope Leo, newly forceful global voice, heads to Angola on Africa tour
Pope wraps up Cameroon visit with Mass as he looks ahead to Angola
Angels ace José Soriano has an 0.28 ERA, 39 Ks after 5 phenomenal starts to begin the season