Today: September 25, 2026
Today: September 25, 2026

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A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

Crime|Education|World

New Zealand government announces inquiry into Phillips children case

The New Zealand government announced on Thursday an inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children, who were hidden by their fugitive father in dense bush without

Business|Education|Sports|World

The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC

Three months after it kicked off, college football's regular season is heading to a frantic finish with little decided

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Nigerian parents say they are kept in the dark over abducted schoolchildren

Several parents of the over 300 schoolchildren seized by armed men in the latest mass abduction in Nigeria tell The Associated Press the government has told them nothing about rescue efforts

Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration's effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle

The Trump administration’s effort to overturn decades-old school desegregation orders is facing pushback from a federal judge in Louisiana

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era Championship

Rori Harmon scored 26 points and No. 4 Texas defeated No. 3 UCLA 76-65 on Wednesday in the Players Era Championship

Education|Health

West Virginia parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccines, judge says

A West Virginia judge has ruled that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

Colorado State hires Jim Mora away from UConn as it prepares for transition to Pac-12

Jim Mora built UConn into a winning program

Education|Health|Science|Technology

University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start

University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Teens turning to AI for companionship

Teens turning to AI for companionship

Arts|Business|Education|Technology

Supreme Court won't immediately let Trump administration fire copyright office head

The Supreme Court won’t immediately allow the Trump administration to fire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, instead delaying a decision until after they rule in two other high-profile firing cases

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving

As Americans prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, the gratitude many feel is tempered by doubts caused by the disruptions of the recent government shutdown

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle

Realtor and radio host showcases in-home Beatles museum, 62 years in the making

Realtor and radio host showcases in-home Beatles museum, 62 years in the making

Crime|Education|World

Nigeria's mass school kidnapping exposes Tinubu's security struggles

The families of Papiri had long called for security forces to protect their children at the school in northern Nigeria where more than 300 pupils were kidnapped

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

At The Gentle Barn, turkeys are for snuggling, not stuffing at Thanksgiving

At The Gentle Barn, this flock of turkeys isn't going to end up on your plate, but they might cuddle up in your lap

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Goose, the no‑eyed Kentucky farm dog, wins People's Choice Pup!

Goose, the no‑eyed Kentucky farm dog, wins People's Choice Pup!

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Travel

Woman, grandchildren found safe after spending night lost in Caesars Head State Park

Woman, grandchildren found safe after spending night lost in Caesars Head State Park

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Man to spend Thanksgiving night homeless to raise awareness

Man to spend Thanksgiving night homeless to raise awareness

Business|Economy|Education

MacKenzie Scott's college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it's the billionaire's turn to invest

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is one of the world’s wealthiest women

Australia|Education|Political|Technology|World

Australian teenagers ask High Court to block social media ban

A constitutional challenge against Australia’s social media ban on children younger than 16 has been filed in the nation’s highest court, two weeks before the world-first law is set

Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Women march in Mexico City to protest gender violence

Hundreds of women have marched through Mexico City's streets to protest violence against women

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection

An organization is tracking the growing number of arrests among people with temporary deportation protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program

Education|Opinion|Political|World

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views

President Donald Trump and his supporters cast their domestic opponents as disloyal, traitorous or worse, rather than seeing dissent as part of democracy.

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

USDA chief economist Seth Meyer to step down

Seth Meyer, the U.S.

Business|Education|Sports

Oklahoma State to hire North Texas' Eric Morris as new football coach

Oklahoma State is hiring Eric Morris from North Texas as its new football coach

Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone

Many Native American languages only have a few native speakers left.

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Some families are 'adopting' turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them

An increasing number of farm animal sanctuaries across the country have started promoting an alternative version of Thanksgiving

Crime|Education|Sports

Football coach who went missing before undefeated team's playoff game is wanted on criminal charges

Virginia State Police say a high school football coach who disappeared days ago before his undefeated team’s playoff game is being sought on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released, official says

Twenty-four girls who were abducted from a government boarding school in northwestern Nigeria last week have been released, the state governor's media aide said on

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

US states sue to block Trump administration from restricting homelessness funding

A group of U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to block President Donald Trump's administration from placing new restrictions on more than $3 billion in grant

Crime|Education|US

US Education Department investigates University of California, Berkeley over Turning Point USA protest

The U.S.

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Hundreds of students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria has reported more than 300 students were abducted from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria, some as young as ten years old. CNN's Larry Madowo reports.

Crime|Education|World

Two dozen schoolgirls freed after kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria last week

Two dozen schoolgirls freed after kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria last week

Business|Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula

Economy|Education|Health|Science

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.

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Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania

Africa|Crime|Education|Political|World

24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says

Nigeria's president says that all 24 schoolgirls held by assailants following a mass abduction last week from a school in Kebbi in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

Missing Virginia football coach is wanted on child pornography and other charges, police say

Missing Virginia football coach is wanted on child pornography and other charges, police say

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Family continues 27-year Thanksgiving tradition of Run to Feed the Hungry, despite grieving lost loved ones

Family continues 27-year Thanksgiving tradition of Run to Feed the Hungry, despite grieving lost loved ones

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

DLI student swept to sea at Soberanes Point identified by Monterey County Sheriff's Office

DLI student swept to sea at Soberanes Point identified by Monterey County Sheriff's Office

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Birmingham's 5 professional sports teams and fans help the hungry

Birmingham's 5 professional sports teams and fans help the hungry

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood

Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political

Mother demands action after a student lit her daughter's hair on fire at school

Mother demands action after a student lit her daughter's hair on fire at school

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer

Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer

Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Stolen community food pantry built by Girl Scouts has been returned

Stolen community food pantry built by Girl Scouts has been returned

Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

World War II veterans who were at same POW camp meet, become friends 80+ years later

World War II veterans who were at same POW camp meet, become friends 80+ years later

Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site

The new owner of the Mississippi barn where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed is to be opened as a memorial site by 2030

Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Political

SNAP funds reach widow days before Thanksgiving

SNAP funds reach widow days before Thanksgiving

Education|Environment|Science

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions

Military historian Rick Atkinson, known for his Revolutionary War trilogy, is venturing into graphic books

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms

Is an organism a sum of its parts, or should they be considered as a whole? New research on ferns shows how the way scientists understand evolution affects how they study life.

Education|Science|Technology

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Some unique ‘stars’ might be fueled by dark matter annihilation.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane

Urban digital twins pull together tremendous amounts of data to realistically model cities, but they’ve been missing a critical ingredient: people.

Business|Education|Science|Technology

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

ChatGPT has dramatically altered how people retrieve information, muscling aside Google search as the first stop on the hunt for answers.

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers

Younger and more diverse teachers reported higher rates of bullying and discrimination by their colleagues. This can also affect the kids they care for.

Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education

Parents and policymakers want job security for graduates, but in the AI and automation era, careers may depend as much on curiosity and initiative as on credentials.

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

What parents should know about autism and vaccines

What parents should know about autism and vaccines

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For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled

For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Nigeria school kidnappers threatened to shoot crying child, teacher says

Martha Mathias, her husband and two children were asleep at home when gunmen arrived at St Mary's Catholic School campus, in central Nigeria, in the early hours of Friday.

Economy|Education|World

How French teachers' pensions leave students falling behind

France's education budget is being squeezed by its pension system: of the 90 billion euros earmarked for schools next year, more than a quarter will go to retired

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

‘Like a pawn in a game’: 13 months without representation in a Texas congressional district

‘Like a pawn in a game’: 13 months without representation in a Texas congressional district

Business|Education|Lifestyle|World

One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world's Catholics

Happily ever after doesn't require any complicated maths, the Vatican said on Tuesday -- for Catholics, one spouse is enough.

Education|Political|US|World

House launches investigation into alleged antisemitism in public school districts in Virginia, Pennsylvania and California

House launches investigation into alleged antisemitism in public school districts in Virginia, Pennsylvania and California

Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

News from outside disappears in North Korea

Decades-long efforts to provide uncensored foreign news into North Korea are facing setbacks now

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups

Alphabet's Google and venture capital firm Accel will partner to fund at least 10 early-stage Indian AI startups, marking the U.S. technology

Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics

As the first year of President Donald Trump's second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the economy and immigration, issues that were key for voters during last year’s election

Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

She ‘wants to die there.’ The women forced to scam and the families left behind

She ‘wants to die there.’ The women forced to scam and the families left behind

Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Most US Latinos feel their situation is worse under Trump, Pew poll finds

A majority of U.S.

Crime|Education|Sports

UAB player charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 2 teammates, court records show

A football player at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is facing charges in what authorities describe as the stabbing of two teammates hours before a weekend home game

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

‘Slender Man’ stabber back in custody. What we know about her disappearance and the internet boogeyman who inspired her

‘Slender Man’ stabber back in custody. What we know about her disappearance and the internet boogeyman who inspired her

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure

Amazon.com is planning to invest about $15 billion in Northern Indiana to build data center campuses, the tech giant said as it looks to boost its cloud computing capacity to support

Education|Environment|Health|Science

Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA

Today’s wolves and dogs share a common ancestor. But a deeper look at their genes reveals that interbreeding since dogs were domesticated 20,000 years ago hasn’t been as rare as scientists assumed.

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Michigan football's sign-stealing fines will cost school over $30 million, athletic director says

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said the NCAA penalties stemming from the football program’s sign-stealing operation will cost more than $30 million

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

9-year-old mountain biker completes 32-mile Iceman Cometh Challenge

9-year-old mountain biker completes 32-mile Iceman Cometh Challenge

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds unite to boost public safety, train officers in east Idaho

Parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds unite to boost public safety, train officers in east Idaho

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

13-year-old boy killed in e-bike crash identified as middle school student

13-year-old boy killed in e-bike crash identified as middle school student

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to close aid effort

Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to close aid effort

Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Family wants school para-pro fired after assault conviction in road rage incident

Family wants school para-pro fired after assault conviction in road rage incident

Crime|Education|Health

Middle schooler recounts terrifying incident when student pulled out knife

Middle schooler recounts terrifying incident when student pulled out knife

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Georgia lineman Nyier Daniels is dismissed from the team after his arrest following a police chase

Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels has been dismissed from the football team following his arrest on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed police chase

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Teen runs nonprofit to help others stay warm

Teen runs nonprofit to help others stay warm

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Nevada’s Jaden Grimm returns from injury to help secure school’s first title

Nevada’s Jaden Grimm returns from injury to help secure school’s first title

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy

Beast Philanthropy, the charitable organization started by MrBeast founder Jimmy Donaldson, and the Rockefeller Foundation are announcing a strategic partnership

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving

A U.S. government delay on funding a grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics at a time when the country's aging aviation

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Why top college basketball teams are flocking to the Players Era tournament

The Players Era has quickly become a top early season college basketball tournament

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

'My heart is here': After tough journey navigating lung cancer, officer returns to full duty

'My heart is here': After tough journey navigating lung cancer, officer returns to full duty

Business|Education|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Lollipop Lumberjack's Candy Co. is a mobile truck selling wild sweets for good causes

Lollipop Lumberjack's Candy Co. is a mobile truck selling wild sweets for good causes

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back

With teacher shortages mounting and housing costs soaring, school districts from California to Ohio are experimenting with a new solution: building homes for educators on school-owned land.

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

89-year-old woman charged with hit-and-run, accused of striking 9-year-old girl

89-year-old woman charged with hit-and-run, accused of striking 9-year-old girl

Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Technology

Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare

Nonprofit news outlets face pressure to find new sources of revenue from their funders.

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend

Guidelines for social well-being can help health care providers identify when someone is socially isolated and provide goals and standards for policymakers.

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Teenager giving back to service members by stuffing stockings for sailors

Teenager giving back to service members by stuffing stockings for sailors

Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science

Two ethnobiologists at Penn State surveyed over 800 mushroom harvesters in the mid-Atlantic region to understand what they’re hunting and why.

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A 90-year journey of faith, family and service through the Salvation Army

A 90-year journey of faith, family and service through the Salvation Army

Education|Health|Science

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges

Resilience is often presented as feats of bravery and endurance. But everyday practices like journaling, drafting a text or even writing a to-do list are manifestations of a capacity to adapt.

Africa|Americas|Asia|Education|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|US|World

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

In 1946, young men in khaki shirts marched through Atlanta performing Nazi salutes and promising racial vengeance. They lasted 10 months. Today’s fascists aren’t as easily banished.

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

ICE agents mistakenly detain high school intern

Video shows ICE agents detaining a 16-year-old intern outside a Rhode Island courthouse after mistaking him for a “child predator” they were searching for.

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She lost her son to gun violence. Now she’s part of a movement credited with Baltimore’s crime drop

She lost her son to gun violence. Now she’s part of a movement credited with Baltimore’s crime drop

Education|Technology|World

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years

LAGOS -The kidnapping of more than 300 Catholic school students is the latest such mass abduction in Nigeria. 

Arts|Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?

Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?

Education|Europe|Travel|World

Optimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminary

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on his first trip abroad with a visit to Turkey, marking a key event in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

New AI club to bestow nuclear-like power, says Russian tech boss

Artificial intelligence will bestow influence on a par with nuclear technology to countries able to get ahead now, a top Russian AI executive

Business|Economy|Education|World

Indonesia grants unlimited stay permit for former citizens in lieu of dual citizenship

Indonesia has opened applications for a permit that would allow former Indonesian citizens to live and work in the country for an indefinite period as an alternative to dual

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political

Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts

A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is missing after walking away from group home

Authorities say a Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man is missing after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home

Crime|Education|Health|World

‘Fortunate’ Indiana high school reflects on thwarted school attack

‘Fortunate’ Indiana high school reflects on thwarted school attack

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Fifty kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape

Fifty of the more than 300 students kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school last week have escaped and have been reunited with their parents, the

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Routine call turns heroic as deputy helps delivery baby in store parking lot

Routine call turns heroic as deputy helps delivery baby in store parking lot

Crime|Education|Environment|Food|US

Michigan correctional facilities across Michigan yield over 116,000 pounds of produce

Michigan correctional facilities across Michigan yield over 116,000 pounds of produce

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now with their families

Education|Sports

Florida State keeping coach Mike Norvell, who vows to make fundamental changes

Florida State is keeping football coach Mike Norvell for at least another season

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US|World

Morgan Geyser missing after leaving group home, cutting off monitoring bracelet

Morgan Geyser missing after leaving group home, cutting off monitoring bracelet

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Pope Leo appeals for release of 315 kidnapped from Nigeria school

Pope Leo asked on Sunday for the immediate release of children and staff abducted this week from a Catholic school in Nigeria, one of the worst mass kidnappings ever recorded

Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World

A family of five was living off-grid in a remote cabin in central Italy. Then the courts intervened

A family of five was living off-grid in a remote cabin in central Italy. Then the courts intervened

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Technology

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports|US

UAB football player accused of stabbing 2 teammates before game

The University of Alabama at Birmingham says a football player stabbed two teammates Saturday morning hours before the game against the University of South Florida

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Fifty students escape captors after mass kidnapping in Nigeria but more than 250 still held

Fifty students escape captors after mass kidnapping in Nigeria but more than 250 still held

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Travel

She was a bus driver who answered questions from a curious 5th grader. A decade later, they reconnected — as colleagues

She was a bus driver who answered questions from a curious 5th grader. A decade later, they reconnected — as colleagues

Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Christmas tree retailers find lots to like at a Pennsylvania wholesale auction

Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm country in the form of a giant Christmas tree sale

Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance

Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz has created a unique stage adaptation of the Maya myth Popol Vuh

Education|Health|Science|World

More and more Ugandan men seek DNA paternity tests, often with heartbreaking results

Paternity disputes in Uganda have become a significant issue as DNA testing becomes more accessible

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

A high school courthouse intern was mistakenly detained by ICE. State officials called it outrageous

A high school courthouse intern was mistakenly detained by ICE. State officials called it outrageous

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Plan for $20 million firefighter training center near the site of Ohio derailment is revived

Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio

Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Rodney Rogers, the 'Durham Bull' who starred at Wake Forest before a 12-year NBA career, dies at 54

Former Wake Forest star and 12-year NBA player Rodney Rogers has died at the age of 54

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

First Native woman drives Oklahoma's iconic Sooner Schooner

The University of Oklahoma's iconic covered wagon mascot, the Sooner Schooner, has been pulled onto Owen Field in Norman for 60 years

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Lodi pastor thankful for community support following overnight house fire

Lodi pastor thankful for community support following overnight house fire

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Pregnant cancer survivor takes on Philadelphia 8K, her toughest test since 2024 Olympics

Pregnant cancer survivor takes on Philadelphia 8K, her toughest test since 2024 Olympics

Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Protesters in Serbia demand accountability for attacks on students

Thousands of anti-government protesters, led by students, marched peacefully through the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday, demanding accountability for those responsible for

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that

In the mid-20th century, comic books groups grew in popularity

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Armed bandits kidnap more than 300 students from Catholic school in Nigeria

Armed bandits kidnap more than 300 students from Catholic school in Nigeria

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300

Gunmen abducted 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School in Niger state, Nigeria, according to an updated tally issued Saturday by the Christian Association of Nigeria

Education

US Education Department requiring non-disclosure agreements in Trump reorganization, sources say

The Trump administration is advancing its plan to dismantle the Department of Education and is

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Ex-University of Virginia student gets five life sentences for fatally shooting 3 football players

A former University of Virginia student has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students on the campus in 2022

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Meet the newest member of the force: Milwaukee police surprise young boy fighting cancer

Meet the newest member of the force: Milwaukee police surprise young boy fighting cancer

Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Over 20,000 people fed this Thanksgiving thanks to Florida students

Over 20,000 people fed this Thanksgiving thanks to Florida students

Crime|Education

Student caught bringing loaded gun into Brevard County high school, police say

Student caught bringing loaded gun into Brevard County high school, police say

Arts|Education|Sports

Basketball players protest punishment over clogged toilet at Florida college

Basketball players protest punishment over clogged toilet at Florida college

Business|Economy|Education|Health|World

UN human rights expert urges US to lift sanctions on Cuba

A United Nations human rights expert on Friday urged the United States to lift sanctions imposed on Cuba, citing the impact of long-standing trade and financial

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Gunmen abduct more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers in attack on Nigerian Catholic school

Gunmen have attacked a Catholic school in Nigeria, abducting more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers

Education|Entertainment|Sports

The Game might be bigger than ever when Harvard and Yale meet with FCS playoff berth on the line

Harvard and Yale are set to face off in their historic rivalry game on Saturday, with something more at stake

Crime|Education|Sports

Ex-Temple basketball player Hysier Miller bet on his team to lose multiple times, NCAA says

The NCAA says former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed dozens of bets on Owls games, including some against his team

Education|Entertainment

Jordan Peele’s ‘High Horse: The Black Cowboy’ doc sheds light on an erased part of history

“High Horse: The Black Cowboy,” a new docuseries executive produced by Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions that is now streaming on Peacock, highlights who it says are the first American cowboys – Black men

Business|Crime|Education|Sports|US|World

College athletes still banned from betting on professional sports after NCAA Division I schools vote to rescind proposed rule

College athletes still banned from betting on professional sports after NCAA Division I schools vote to rescind proposed rule

Economy|Education|Health|Sports

Colorado students turn high school into community food bank during shutdown

Colorado students turn high school into community food bank during shutdown

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LaMelo Ball says he loves playing for the Hornets and denies reports that he's frustrated

LaMelo Ball says he wants to stay with the Charlotte Hornets despite the team's struggles and speculation about his future

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Retired racehorse delivers heartfelt birthday surprise to Sacramento woman

Retired racehorse delivers heartfelt birthday surprise to Sacramento woman

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RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC's new guidance on vaccines and autism

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times in an interview that he personally directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its website to contradict its longtime guidance that vaccines don’t cause autism

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Oakland's new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away

Barbara Lee has been Oakland’s mayor for half a year

Education|US

Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally

The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States

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Don't let AI do your homework, Pope Leo tells US youth

Artificial intelligence may be a useful tool for learning, but don't use it for your homework, Pope Leo told about 15,000 U.S. youth during a question-and-

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Corpus Christi neighbors sleep outside to raise awareness for youth homelessness

Corpus Christi neighbors sleep outside to raise awareness for youth homelessness

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Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

A majority of service members understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

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17-year-old Iowa singer-songwriter releases single after winning statewide competition

17-year-old Iowa singer-songwriter releases single after winning statewide competition

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There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made them

There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made them

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What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack?

Nigeria has grabbed global headlines again following a spate of attacks by gunmen involving the kidnapping of dozens of students from two

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WHO declares end of Indonesia's polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaign

The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over following nearly three years of intensive response efforts

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Pope given copy of US Senate bill on Minnesota shooting by co-sponsor Klobuchar

Pope Leo was presented on Friday with a copy of a U.S.

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Nobel laureate Han Kang's first nonfiction book in English to be released next spring

Nobel laureate Han Kang's first nonfiction book in English, “Light and Thread,” is set for release next spring

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

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

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‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking

Child sex traffickers are typically white, wealthy men who often insulate themselves from detection and charges, according to a sexual exploitation scholar.

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New US rules say countries with DEI policies are infringing human rights

U.S. officials will consider enforcement of affirmative action policies and state subsidies for abortion as infringements when compiling the

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Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department

The Trump administration is steaming forward on its plan to dismantle the Education Department

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NCAA currently falling short to rescind rule that would allow college athletes to gamble on professional sports, source says

NCAA currently falling short to rescind rule that would allow college athletes to gamble on professional sports, source says

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Alabama board votes to remove books about being transgender from public library youth sections

The board overseeing Alabama public libraries on Thursday voted to remove books that discuss being transgender from the teen and children’s sections of public libraries

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Don’t be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

Don’t be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

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Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to reclassify certain refundable tax credits as "federal public benefits," barring undocumented immigrants and some noncitizens from receiving them

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Two Florida academics say they have their jobs back after Charlie Kirk-related comments

Two Florida academics who were put on leave following comments tied to the September 10 assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk say they have their

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Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount

Federal investigators have released photos of an engine flying off a doomed UPS cargo plane that crashed after an engine flew off, killing14 people in Kentucky two weeks ago

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Baylor AD Mack Rhoades resigns, a week after taking leave for personal reasons

Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades has resigned, a week after he took a leave of absence for personal reasons

Education

Tribal leaders say Trump administration failed to consult with them on Education Department changes

Tribal leaders and education advocates say the Education Department failed to meet a legal requirement by not consulting with tribes before announcing the transfer of dozens of Native American education programs to other federal agencies

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Stepbrother of woman who died on Carnival cruise now a suspect

The teenage stepbrother of an 18-year-old woman who died on a Carnival cruise ship is a suspect in the FBI investigation, according to court papers filed this week

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Michigan board publicly declares opposition to proposed $2.4 billion outside investment in Big Ten

The University of Michigan governing board publicly declared its opposition on Thursday to the possibility of giving up a stake of the Big Ten in exchange for $2.4 billion in private investment

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Colombia recovers first treasures from 300-year-old ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

Colombia recovers first treasures from 300-year-old ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

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VIDEO: Man jumps onto car roof after goat gets loose in Detroit neighborhood

VIDEO: Man jumps onto car roof after goat gets loose in Detroit neighborhood

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Harvard negotiations are ongoing, close to being finalized, Secretary of Education McMahon says

Negotiations between the Trump administration and Harvard University are close to being finalized, U.S.

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ASML launches technical academy in Phoenix to train in-demand engineers

Chip equipment maker ASML on Thursday launched a technical academy in Phoenix to train engineers to service the Dutch company's complex chipmaking machines. 

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Beliefs clash among students, parents and teachers as the Ten Commandments go up in Texas classrooms

A new Texas law says every public school classroom must display a poster listing the Ten Commandments

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Social media "Door Kick Challenge" leads to arrest of kids, costly damage in Elk Grove

Social media "Door Kick Challenge" leads to arrest of kids, costly damage in Elk Grove

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How to help your anxious child sleep, according to 'Inside Out 2' psychologist

If anxiety is preventing you — or your child — from a good night's rest, clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour has advice. An expert on teens and parenting, she consulted on "Inside Out 2" to ensure the emotions portrayed were accurate.

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Milwaukee WWII veteran and crossing guard to turn 100 next month, with no plans to retire

Milwaukee WWII veteran and crossing guard to turn 100 next month, with no plans to retire

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Sacramento groups demand accountability from ICE following recent actions by federal agents

Sacramento groups demand accountability from ICE following recent actions by federal agents

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North Texas in AP poll and could make push to 12-team College Football Playoff as G5 rep

North Texas is in the AP poll for the first time since 1959, but it hasn't cracked the College Football Playoff rankings yet

Crime|Education

New Hampshire Supreme Court takes up disputed verdict in landmark youth center abuse case

New Hampshire Supreme Court justices are considering a disputed verdict in a landmark lawsuit over abuse at the state’s youth detention center

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US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

The U.S.

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The SEC move to 9-game conference slate puts cupcake games on notice amid coach concerns

In the final weeks of the college football season, some SEC teams are enjoying a breather with easier matchups before rivalry week

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‘God likes kind’: 9-year-old Charlestown boy creates 'Blessings Box' to feed neighbors

‘God likes kind’: 9-year-old Charlestown boy creates 'Blessings Box' to feed neighbors

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Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season

Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season

Crime|Education|World

Nigeria shuts some schools in Kwara state after church attack

Nigerian authorities have shut schools in five districts in central Kwara state, fearing they could be targets of armed gangs after a deadly attack on a church in the

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Students preparing to study abroad often have long checklists, but the experience of learning and living in another country can be challenging in unexpected ways

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Descendants obtain works of enslaved potter in landmark restitution deal

The family of enslaved potter David Drake — known as “Dave the Potter” — has reclaimed two rare stoneware jars he created in South Carolina before the Civil War in what experts call the first major U.S. art restitution case involving works made by an enslaved person

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College students are now slightly less likely to experience severe depression, research shows – but the mental health crisis is far from over

College students experience high levels of stress that are often the result of a mix of factors, including academic pressures and financial concerns.

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AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?

People are increasingly using AI chatbots for emotional and psychological support. Now, companies are using it to support employees – raising a host of issues.

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First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare

The congressional anti-communist hearings of the 1940s are a reminder that freedom of speech today is even more fragile than it may seem.

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A child is missing and her mother isn’t cooperating. What may happen next?

A child is missing and her mother isn’t cooperating. What may happen next?

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The White House wants to eliminate ‘gender ideology’ and ‘trans ideology.’ What does that mean?

The White House wants to eliminate ‘gender ideology’ and ‘trans ideology.’ What does that mean?

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Women’s college soccer team wins conference championship just 3 days after its beloved goalie died

Women’s college soccer team wins conference championship just 3 days after its beloved goalie died

Education|Technology

One Tech Tip: Do's and don'ts of using AI to help with schoolwork

The rise of ChatGPT and other AI systems has transformed education, changing how students learn and study

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Volunteer patrols and the PTA at school entrances: How some Charlotte residents are mobilizing amid the immigration crackdown

Volunteer patrols and the PTA at school entrances: How some Charlotte residents are mobilizing amid the immigration crackdown

Australia|Business|Education|Technology|World

Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban

Meta has started notifying young Australians to download their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Business|Economy|Education

Americans like democracy, but don't believe it or US institutions are working well, poll finds

A Kettering Foundation-Gallup poll finds that about half of U.S. adults believe democracy is functioning “very” or “moderately” poorly in the United States, while only around one-quarter think it’s doing “very” or “moderately” well

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Former Harvard president Larry Summers steps aside from teaching as university probes Jeffrey Epstein documents

Former Harvard president Larry Summers steps aside from teaching as university probes Jeffrey Epstein documents

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Cambodia releases rare captive-bred storks in conservation breakthrough

Conservationists in Cambodia have for the first time released two captive-bred Greater Adjutant Stork chicks into the wild as part of an ongoing programme to

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Appeals court pauses order restricting use of force by immigration agents in Chicago-area crackdown

A federal appeals court is temporarily halting an order that restricts the use of force by federal immigration agents in the Chicago area, calling it “overbroad” and “too prescriptive.”

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Care packages and cardstock turkeys: first and second ladies visit Marines and their relatives

Melania Trump and Usha Vance have marked the Thanksgiving season by visiting with Marine Corps members in North Carolina and saluting the sacrifices of military families

Education

Federal judge orders Texas schools to defy state law requiring Ten Commandment displays

A federal judge has ordered a dozen Texas public school districts to remove displays of the Ten Commandments from their classrooms by December,

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Trump says allowing skilled immigrants to train US workers 'is MAGA'

President Donald Trump is again expressing support for skilled immigrants training U.S. workers in high-tech factories

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New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know

New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know

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Speculation intensifies in the death of a Florida high schooler on a cruise

The mysterious death of a high school student on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month is drawing international attention and intense speculation on social media

Education|Health|Science

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake 'parking lot'

Archaeologists have identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind in a prehistoric parking lot along a Wisconsin lakeshore

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Nigeria's president postpones G20 trip, vowing to step up efforts to rescue abducted schoolgirls

Nigeria’s president has postponed his trip to this weekend’s Group of 20 summit after promising to intensify efforts to rescue 24 schoolgirls who were abducted by gunmen earlier this week in a northwestern region of the country

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'Heart is pounding': Flight instructor and teen pilot make emergency landing on highway

'Heart is pounding': Flight instructor and teen pilot make emergency landing on highway

Crime|Education

Harvard launches probe of Summers, other individuals mentioned in Epstein documents

Harvard University will open a probe into individuals mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files recently released by Congress, a

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Caught on camera: Story County Sheriff’s Office releases jaw-dropping video of drunk driving crash

Caught on camera: Story County Sheriff’s Office releases jaw-dropping video of drunk driving crash

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SEC lacks first-round NFL talent in 2026 because players have not met expectations, evaluator says

Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks is returning to the field in hopes of impressing NFL scouts

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Jessica Tisch accepts Zohran Mamdani’s offer to remain New York police commissioner

Jessica Tisch accepts Zohran Mamdani’s offer to remain New York police commissioner

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Amazing Grace Equine Therapy lifts veterans and others back into the saddle of life

Amazing Grace Equine Therapy lifts veterans and others back into the saddle of life

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A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities

Medicaid cuts are being blamed for the closure of a community health center in New Hampshire's White Mountains

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Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

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Restorers dismantle and reconstruct a historic Cairo neighbourhood

Egyptian restorers are reconstructing a dilapidated neighbourhood in Cairo's historic centre, dismantling houses and then rebuilding them with materials from the old

Education|Science|Technology

Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search

Doing the mental work of connecting the dots across multiple web queries appears to help people understand the material better compared to an AI summary.

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Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist, enters California governor’s race

Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist, enters California governor’s race

Economy|Education|Europe|World

Denmark’s hardline immigration laws have caught Britain’s eye. Here’s why

Denmark’s hardline immigration laws have caught Britain’s eye. Here’s why

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Far-right uptick in Spain raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death

A spike in support for Spain's far right is reviving memories of late dictator Francisco Franco and burnishing his legacy among disaffected young

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria

One of the 25 schoolgirls abducted from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state has escaped and returned home

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Cameron Boozer scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke outlasts No. 24 Kansas 78-66

Cameron Boozer had 18 points and 10 rebounds, twin brother Cayden made a couple of big second-half baskets and fifth-ranked Duke outlasted No. 24 Kansas, defeating the undermanned Jayhawks 78-66 in the annual Champions Classic

Asia|Crime|Education|Technology|World

Indonesian teen's diary and online trail reveal path to Jakarta mosque blasts

An Indonesian student suspected of carrying out a bomb attack at his school mosque in Jakarta wrote of feeling isolated in his 42-page diary and drew inspiration

Education

Texas judge temporarily blocks law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Texas judge temporarily blocks law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political

After backlash, Alabama Public Television will keep paying for PBS

The commission that oversees Alabama Public Television voted to continue paying its contract with PBS

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

Suspect in shooting of Oakland coach from 'Last Chance U' makes first court appearance

A 27-year-old man charged in the killing of former Oakland community college football coach John Beam has made an initial court appearance

Education|World

Trump administration announces steps in dismantling Education Department

U.S.

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Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special session

President Donald Trump continues to call on Indiana lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional boundaries, even as state senators do not have enough votes to do so

Economy|Education|Political|World

The Education Department is dismantling. Here's what that means

The Education Department is breaking off several of its main offices and giving their responsibilities to other federal agencies, an early look at how President Donald Trump could fulfill his campaign pledge to close the department entirely

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Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

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Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and current Harvard professor Larry Summers says he'll step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl

Economy|Education|World

Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us 'clean up mess' you made

A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission visiting London for the first time urged Britain on Tuesday to help Caribbean nations "

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Big Ten denies Michigan regent's claim of coercion over $2.4 billion investment plan

The Big Ten Conference has denied claims by a University of Michigan regent that Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened the school over a $2.4 billion investment plan

Arts|Education|Environment|Political

Slavery’s brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House

Abolitionists used hard facts to counter pro-slavery propaganda, forcing indifferent Americans to face ugly realities.

Economy|Education|Political|US

Trump administration takes major step toward dismantling the Education Department

The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department

Education|US

Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agencies

Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agencies

Arts|Education|Sports

Back in the game: 43-year-old KC woman returns to college basketball 24 years after career-ending injury

Back in the game: 43-year-old KC woman returns to college basketball 24 years after career-ending injury

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Man tied to girl's death in 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade sentenced to prison

Man tied to girl's death in 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade sentenced to prison

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Lane Kiffin says no ultimatum from Ole Miss on his coaching future

Lane Kiffin says Mississippi hasn't given him an ultimatum to make up his mind about his coaching future

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New evidence reveals fifth child dead in murder case

New evidence reveals fifth child dead in murder case

Economy|Education|Health|Science|World

MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts

The MacArthur Foundation is awarding $100 million to a private pandemic prevention network across Africa, offering critical support to infectious disease surveillance at a time when governments are deprioritizing global health spending

Crime|Education|Political|World

Nigeria steps up search for 25 abducted schoolgirls in northwestern Kebbi region

Nigerian security forces on Tuesday intensified a search for 25 girls abducted by gunmen from a boarding school in northwestern Kebbi, the latest school

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joy

It may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks their own body

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Technology

Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors

For more than 15 years, San Francisco-based billionaire Cari Tuna has strived to do the most good with the money she gives away

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

U.S. Marshal announces results of Florida-based child rescue operation

U.S. Marshal announces results of Florida-based child rescue operation

Education|Science|Technology

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

Academic freedom grew strongly after World War II, with greater university funding, protections and autonomy, yet global data now shows a decline.

Education

Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community

Black student unions date back to the late 1960s, and were formed so Black students could find community, and also make their schools more responsive to their needs.

Education|Health|Science

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Hormone therapy is not a silver bullet that reverses aging, but it can significantly improve bothersome symptoms that can diminish people’s quality of life.

Economy|Education|Health|Science

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Addressing the financial and personal aspects of aging proactively helps to ensure that you will receive the care you need – and want – as you age.

Business|Education|Lifestyle|World

Clinging to trees, screaming for help: Lawsuits paint heartbreaking picture of girls’ last moments at Camp Mystic

Clinging to trees, screaming for help: Lawsuits paint heartbreaking picture of girls’ last moments at Camp Mystic

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Roblox to require age checks to use platform's chat features

Gaming platform Roblox will require users to verify their age using facial recognition software to chat with other players, a company executive said, with the

Business|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with people around their own age

Africa|Crime|Economy|Education|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo struck a confident note as he kicked off his re-election bid in early November, claiming that "stability has been

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Why we pay less for art made by women

Why we pay less for art made by women

Business|Economy|Education|World

China's youth jobless rate drops to 17.3% in October

China's jobless rate for 16-to-24-year-olds, excluding college students, stood at 17.3% in October, slightly down from 17.7% the month prior, data from the National Bureau of

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Larry Summers says he's stepping back from public commitments after Epstein emails

Former U.S.

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Larry Summers says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ after new Jeffrey Epstein emails and will pause public engagements

Larry Summers says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ after new Jeffrey Epstein emails and will pause public engagements

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Man charged with murder in shooting of Oakland football coach and 'Last Chance U' star John Beam

A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of former Oakland football coach John Beam

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Archer Aviation to supply electric powertrain to Anduril, EDGE for Omen drone

Archer Aviation said on Monday it will supply its electric powertrain for the Omen autonomous air vehicle, being co-developed by U.S. defense technology firm Anduril

Business|Education|Entertainment

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey urges delay on PBS decision by public TV board

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging the board that oversees Alabama Public Television to delay a decision to sever ties with PBS

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

US and European aid cuts could result in 22.6 million deaths worldwide, study finds

Abrupt cuts to development aid by major donor countries could cause up to 22.6 million additional deaths in developing countries by 2030, including 5.4 million

Business|Economy|Education|World

US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds

The number of newly enrolled international students at U.S. colleges and universities dropped by 17% this autumn following new restrictions on student visas and

Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Greeks march to mark anniversary of 1973 student revolt against junta

Thousands of Greeks marched through Athens on Monday to mark the anniversary of a violently quashed student uprising in 1973 that helped topple the military junta that then ruled the

Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state

U.S.

Crime|Education|Health|Opinion

Florida’s new open carry ruling combines with ‘stand your ground’ to create new freedoms – and new dangers

Evidence shows that 20 years on, Florida’s stand your ground law hasn’t made communities in the state any safer.

Business|Economy|Education

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students walk out of class to protest layoffs

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students walk out of class to protest layoffs

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Player banned by the NCAA for his role in a sports betting scheme acknowledges he point-shaved

One of the college basketball players banned by the NCAA for participating in sports-betting operations has acknowledged his role in a gambling scheme

Education|Environment|Science

Scientists uncover an ant assassination scheme that helps a parasitic queen rise to power

Scientists uncover an ant assassination scheme that helps a parasitic queen rise to power

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

1.5 million Lego bricks bring wildlife to Denver museum

1.5 million Lego bricks bring wildlife to Denver museum

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Michigan and TCU climb into top 10 of women's AP Top 25 after big wins over ranked opponents

Michigan and TCU have jumped into the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll after big wins over ranked opponents

Africa|Crime|Education|World

Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a high school in northwestern Nigeria

Police in Nigeria say gunmen have abducted 25 girls from a high school in the country's northwestern Kebbi state

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Dozens gather in Northeast Philadelphia as 24-hour Knitathon kicks off

Dozens gather in Northeast Philadelphia as 24-hour Knitathon kicks off

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts

Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?

Politics is just one challenge. The cost of borrowing to build wind and solar farms is another, especially in fast-growing developing countries. There are solutions.

Education|Entertainment|Sports

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 22 North Texas ends FBS' longest ranking dry spell and re-enters CFP mix

North Texas is in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 1959

Economy|Education

Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase

Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|World

Immigrant student enrollment is dwindling at schools across the US amid immigration crackdowns

Schools across the U.S. are seeing a big drop in enrollment from immigrant families

Education|Health|Science|World

About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says

About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says

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White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide

Active white nationalist groups operate in all but two U.S. states. Researchers have found that there’s a strong association between holding white nationalist views and supporting political violence.

Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too

A sociologist who researches AI’s impact on work and education argues there are ethical dimensions to generative AI that institutions are not considering.

Education|Environment|Health|Science

If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving

We are indeed still evolving, though it can be hard to tell because it happens over generations and often involves things you can’t see, such as what foods different people are able to digest.

Arts|Education|Science|Technology|World

Inside the old church where one trillion webpages are being saved

The Internet Archive has been saving web history for nearly 30 years. CNN’s Hadas Gold goes inside its headquarters to see how the archive is innovating for the AI age and protecting itself from both political and physical threats.

Education|World

Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa crackdown

A new report finds that foreign students enrolled at U.S. colleges in strong numbers this fall despite fears that a Trump administration crackdown would trigger a nosedive

Business|Economy|Education|Health

Trump is right: He lowered some of your costs. But he also made many prices higher

Trump is right: He lowered some of your costs. But he also made many prices higher

Arts|Crime|Education|Political|US

Granddaughter of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ author criticizes use of book title in DHS immigration crackdown operation

Granddaughter of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ author criticizes use of book title in DHS immigration crackdown operation

Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Wildlife rehabilitation center treats record high number of patients

Wildlife rehabilitation center treats record high number of patients

Education|Sports

Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green are ranked 1st time since 1959

Georgia has moved up to No. 4 in The Associated Press poll, Oklahoma is back in the top 10 and North Texas is ranked for the first time since 1959

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking early this week. Here’s what to know

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking early this week. Here’s what to know

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Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Ford Motor shows off new high-tech HQ. It has a 'crown jewel' showroom and room for 4,000 employees

Ford Motor Company is showing off its new world headquarters building in Dearborn, Michigan

Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

US students studying housing, health outcomes and sustainability win 2026 Rhodes scholarships

Five students at U.S. military academies and three each from Yale University, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are among the 32 U.S. winners named Sunday as 2026 Rhodes scholars

Arts|Education

From roadways to classrooms, this New Mexico program is bringing women's history out of the shadows

A program in New Mexico highlights the contributions of women through historical markers

Education|Entertainment|Sports

No. 2 South Carolina beats No. 8 Southern California 69-52 in 'The Real SC' matchup

Joyce Edwards had 17 points and 10 rebounds as No. 2 South Carolina defeated eighth-ranked Southern California 69-52

Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

Alice Wong, an activist and author who championed the rights of people with disabilities, has died

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No. 11 Oklahoma travels with its defense again and upsets No. 4 Alabama 23-21

Oklahoma’s playmaking defense traveled great again, this time coming up with 17 points off three turnovers for a 23-21 upset of Alabama

Education|Environment|Science|World

Why an email about cows is intensifying concerns about academic freedom in India

Why an email about cows is intensifying concerns about academic freedom in India

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

Texas state trooper ‘sent home’ after altercation with South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor

Texas state trooper ‘sent home’ after altercation with South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Travel|US

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo reopenings bring flocks of visitors

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo reopenings bring flocks of visitors

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Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit

A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission will hold talks this week with officials and politicians in Britain on addressing the

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|World

Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past

The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada

Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|US|World

Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voices

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Greta Gerwig and dozens of other Hollywood luminaries to a special Vatican audience

Education

A Native American leader who enlisted in the Union Army has been posthumously admitted to the New York bar after 176 years

A Native American leader who enlisted in the Union Army has been posthumously admitted to the New York bar after 176 years

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Oldest sequenced RNA reveals details about a mammoth’s final moments 40,000 years ago

Oldest sequenced RNA reveals details about a mammoth’s final moments 40,000 years ago

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going

Pope Leo told a group of leading Hollywood actors and filmmakers on Saturday that cinemas were struggling to survive and that more should be done to protect

Education|Environment|Science

COP30 makes individual climate actions seem small. That's why experts say to work in groups

Climate choices aren’t just individual actions

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

A Florida girl was last seen on a bus with her mom in June. Now the mom is in jail as police investigate her disappearance

A Florida girl was last seen on a bus with her mom in June. Now the mom is in jail as police investigate her disappearance

Education|Environment|World

Bittersweet moments of joy as Gaza celebrates high school graduations without schools

Bittersweet moments of joy as Gaza celebrates high school graduations without schools

Education|Environment|World

An uncommon program helps children displaced by flooding that devastated Alaska villages

An immersion program that helps preserve an Alaska Native language has been a boon to children displaced by last month's severe flooding in western Alaska

Education|Political|US|World

Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination

A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration from summarily cutting funding to the University of California over claims the school system allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination

Education|Entertainment|Sports

UNC's Belichick says he has 'not and will not' pursue open NFL jobs, is committed to Tar Heels

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said he isn’t pursuing any jobs as a head coach in the NFL

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot

Police in Oakland, California, say Laney College football coach John Beam, known from Netflix's “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot on campus

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John Beam, beloved former football coach featured in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’, dies after shooting on California campus

John Beam, beloved former football coach featured in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’, dies after shooting on California campus

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The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Reaching 67 points is creating a '6-7' frenzy at college basketball games across the country

Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk hears the popular catchphrase “6-7” all the time at home, possibly more often than please and thank you

Arts|Business|Education|Political|US

White House Historical Association reclaims Rockwell sketches for $7.25 million at auction

The White House Historical Association has paid $7.25 million at auction to reclaim a series of Norman Rockwell sketches that once hung in the West Wing

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Google plans $40 billion Texas data center investment amid AI boom

Alphabet's Google said on Friday it would invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas, as part of its push to expand capacity for artificial intelligence initiatives.

Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows – and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it

A communications researcher lays out the dynamics of conspiracy theory belief and why they gain traction in times of anxiety and uncertainty.

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

An 11-year-old Connecticut girl was starved to death. Court records reveal chilling allegations

The mother of an 11-year-old Connecticut girl who died from starvation has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Oskaloosa student honored for spreading joy with dance party

Oskaloosa student honored for spreading joy with dance party

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market

Jeff Bezos’s aerospace company Blue Origin is now the second, after SpaceX, to land a rocket booster for reuse.

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Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status

Emails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures despite his 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl

Crime|Education|Entertainment

Critics warn Florida's new teaching standards rehabilitate aspects of the anti-communist Red Scare

Critics are warning that Florida's new social studies standards rehabilitate aspects of McCarthyism and the anti-communist Red Scare

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Ken Burns and Lin-Manuel Miranda offer history lesson to NYC students at Trinity Church

Hundreds of New York City high school students gathered at Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan for a lesson led by filmmaker Ken Burns and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda

Crime|Education

Father of 3 Michigan boys missing since 2010 charged with murder, tampering with evidence

Father of 3 Michigan boys missing since 2010 charged with murder, tampering with evidence

Economy|Education|Opinion

Making progress is more than making policy – what Mamdani can learn from de Blasio about the politics of urban progress

The mayor-elect can use his popularity to protect New York’s capacity for self-government from outside interference, while reaffirming what his campaign promises mean to the city.

Crime|Education

Civil lawsuit alleges NC school officials ignored student's sexual abuse by teacher

Civil lawsuit alleges NC school officials ignored student's sexual abuse by teacher

Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Where, when and how Americans work has dramatically shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the routines of everyday life.

Education

How a Colorado law school dug into its history to celebrate its unsung Black graduates

The University of Colorado Law School had never done a history of its Black students – until now.

Economy|Education

Trump’s proposed cuts to work study threaten to upend a widely supported program that helps students offset college costs

Federal work study creates opportunities for students and universities alike. But the program’s challenges go beyond the potential government funding cuts.

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Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting

The rush to redraw America's congressional maps has put a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and a mostly white farming community 100 miles away in the same district

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Clock is ticking ahead of NCAA’s decision on proposed gambling rule

Clock is ticking ahead of NCAA’s decision on proposed gambling rule

Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Chile's presidential elections: Who is running and what is at stake

Chileans will head to the ballot box on Sunday to elect a new president in a vote that is pitting the governing leftist coalition against an array of right-wing

Education

Examining Brown v. Board, race and ‘equal protection’ through the eyes of the modern Supreme Court

Examining Brown v. Board, race and ‘equal protection’ through the eyes of the modern Supreme Court

Education|Health|Lifestyle

She wanted to keep her son in his school district. It was more challenging than it seemed

When families are evicted, kids' schooling is often disrupted

Business|Education|Political|US|World

US Catholic bishops condemn Trump administration's immigration enforcement

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare condemnation of U.S.

Education|Sports|World

Braden Smith scores 29 and No. 2 Purdue tops No. 8 Alabama in season's first top-10 matchup

Braden Smith scored 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and No. 2 Purdue beat eighth-ranked Alabama 87-80 on Thursday night in the first matchup of top-10 teams this season

Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|US|World

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson

First-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability, homelessness, public safety and the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

These Norman Rockwell sketches once hung in the White House. On Friday, they're up for auction

The White House Historical Association is hoping to reclaim a series of sketches by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell that once hung in the West Wing

Education|World

Texas A&M University professors now need approval for some race and gender topics

Texas A&M University System regents on Thursday adopted a new policy requiring professors to first get approval to discuss some race and gender topics

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Political

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

Business|Education|Sports|US

Colorado AD Rick George, who hired Deion Sanders, to step down at end of academic year

Rick George, the athletic director at Colorado who hired football coach Deion Sanders, is stepping away from his role at the end of the academic year

Business|Crime|Education|Sports|US

Baylor AD Rhoades takes leave, steps down as CFP chairman and is replaced by Arkansas AD Yurachek

CFP selection committee chairman Mack Rhoades has been replaced by Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek following an announcement that Rhoades had stepped down from the role and taken a leave of absence as the athletic director at Baylor while the school investigates unspecified allegations against him

Economy|Education|Health

Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening

Families and staff who rely on the federal preschool program Head Start may have to wait even longer to return to their centers even though the 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday night

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Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

Business|Economy|Education|Health

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended

Education|Environment|Science|US|World

Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media

Wildlife officials say a small alligator spotted along the Charles River in Boston this week has been rescued and delivered to safety

Business|Education|Health|Political|World

Melania Trump launches new 'Fostering the Future' effort to support foster youth with jobs, school

First lady Melania Trump is leading a new initiative to improve career and education opportunities for children raised in foster care

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

The twin spacecraft Blue and Gold could open a new era in space exploration and planetary science, powered by commercial partnerships and innovations.

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

TCU student's blanket project brings comfort to kids in pain

TCU student's blanket project brings comfort to kids in pain

Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Kevin Mackey, who led Cleveland State to a historic NCAA upset over Indiana, dies at 80

Kevin Mackey, known for leading Cleveland State to a stunning NCAA Tournament victory over Indiana in 1986, has died

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence

Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence

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Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis

Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis

Crime|Education|Entertainment

Former teacher guilty of sexual contact with student

Former teacher guilty of sexual contact with student

Business|Economy|Education|Opinion

Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

An unbiased appraisal is key to ensuring that homebuyers and those seeking to refinance a mortgage can do so under fair and equal conditions.

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech

While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party

Whether Maine’s Graham Platner wins or loses, his campaign to knock off longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins already points to a deeper question: Can Democrats do more than rent rural authenticity?

Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries

The technology that has helped propel the simulation theory may be new, but the questions it explores are ancient.

Crime|Economy|Education|World

Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election

Chileans are heading into Sunday’s presidential election consumed by fear over crime, immigration and organized gangs that have taken root in a few

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial

Classes in schools and colleges have been disrupted and transportation has been halted across Bangladesh as the former ruling Awami League party headed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a nationwide protest

Africa|Crime|Education|Health|World

Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives

Accused by her aunt at age 13 of being a witch responsible for her family's misfortunes, Faith ran away from her rural home in the southern Nigerian state of

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?

When Fusarium graminearum infects wheat, it can pose a risk to humans, animals and agriculture.

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A walk-on at Tailback U., King Miller has seized a historic job and a starring role at No. 17 USC

King Miller is starring as a walk-on tailback at No. 17 Southern California

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Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay

A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force are suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military’s unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle

Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy

It’s popular in Hollywood to follow the tax credits wherever they go, but that was never going to be much of an option for “Train Dreams.”

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Crime|Education

'All he did was leave school': Video shows police detaining student

'All he did was leave school': Video shows police detaining student

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A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest

A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Man charged in connection with KU student's hit-and-run death has 4 prior DUI charges, 3 convictions

Man charged in connection with KU student's hit-and-run death has 4 prior DUI charges, 3 convictions

Economy|Education|Health|Political

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|World

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

Melissa was just the latest blow, following close on the heels of Beryl. Many islands today have little time to recover before the next disaster hits.

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Major milestone: Two WWII centenarians celebrate birthdays and Veterans Day this month

Major milestone: Two WWII centenarians celebrate birthdays and Veterans Day this month

Economy|Education

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

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Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

President Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, officially becomes part of Miami golf recruiting class

Kai Trump has committed to the University of Miami to play golf for the Hurricanes

Education|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say

Researchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

Economy|Education

Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers

Rural school leaders are most concerned about recruiting and retaining teachers.

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Millions of Americans rely on this network of federally funded health clinics for their primary care.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option

Battery researchers are seeking options with better performance, improved environmental sustainability and lower cost than lithium-ion batteries.

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

Education|Health|Science|Technology

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise.

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

Education|Entertainment|Sports

College football Week 12: No. 10 Texas at No. 5 Georgia main event; ACC, American races in spotlight

College football's Week 12 features exciting matchups, especially in the Southeastern Conference

Crime|Education|Europe|World

UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent sees sharp rise in referrals

Britain's counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent recorded a 27% rise in referrals last year, with about a third of those concerning individuals without an ideology, showing the scale

Education|Environment|Science

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Crime|Education|Political

Justice Department investigating UC Berkeley protests during Turning Point USA event

Justice Department investigating UC Berkeley protests during Turning Point USA event

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Business|Education|Environment|World

Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people ahead of Wednesday's arrival of a much weakened Typhoon Fung-wong that brought record downpours to the mountainous east

Economy|Education|Health|World

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says

Afghanistan's economic recovery is buckling as nine in 10 households are forced to skip meals, sell belongings or take on debt to survive, the United Nations said on

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Education|Health|World

More sleep, less screen time as China aims to reduce student stress

Chinese authorities have announced measures to improve the mental health of primary and secondary school students by reducing academic pressure, cutting screen time and mandating

Business|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion after there were no big winners in Tuesday’s drawing

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion after there were no big winners in Tuesday’s drawing

Asia|Education|Environment|World

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island

Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses game with hamstring injury

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson missed Tuesday night's game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi due to a hamstring injury

Business|Education|Technology|World

Big tech stops complaining, starts complying with Australia's teen social media ban

Online platforms will ping Australian teenagers through over a million accounts in coming days offering a choice: download data, freeze profiles or lose the lot when a

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move

Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted

Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Families of 15 Camp Mystic flood victims file lawsuits claiming gross negligence after 27 girls and counselors died

Families of 15 Camp Mystic flood victims file lawsuits claiming gross negligence after 27 girls and counselors died

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Political

A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper

A rural Kansas county has agreed to pay more than $3 million and apologize over a law enforcement raid on a small-town weekly newspaper in 2023

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash

Crime|Education

Prosecutor: Teen spent months researching how to kill 64-year-old neighbor

Prosecutor: Teen spent months researching how to kill 64-year-old neighbor

Crime|Education|Science|Technology

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs

A Virginia transportation security officer is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of sex discrimination over a policy barring transgender officers from performing security pat-downs

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television

Three original paintings by iconic television artist Bob Ross will be auctioned by Bonhams in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a sale aimed at supporting public television

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress kicks off a wide-open contest to replace her at a time when her home city of San Francisco is roiled in debate about what its future should look like

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room

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Army veteran brings lessons of discipline, service, and purpose to the classroom

Army veteran brings lessons of discipline, service, and purpose to the classroom

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King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

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South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking

South Carolina's highest court has refused to stop Friday's execution of a man who killed three people over five days and left taunting messages for police in one victim's blood

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Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

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San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry

The Monkey King, a beloved figure in Chinese mythology, is now the star of an opera

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Third grade hockey player raises money to get veterans' kids on the ice

Third grade hockey player raises money to get veterans' kids on the ice

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These private schools are replacing teachers with AI

These private schools are replacing teachers with AI

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Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

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Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

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Taiwan evacuates thousands ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong which left 25 dead in the Philippines

Taiwan has evacuated more than 3,000 people and closed schools and offices ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong

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Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

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Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history