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

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Iran's soccer team honors victims of deadly missile strike on elementary school

Players held small backpacks as Iran’s national soccer team used a match against Nigeria to honor the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Eighth-grader's perfect women's NCAA bracket lasts until Sweet 16 before finally missing a game

Pittsburgh eighth-grader Otto Schellhammer made it to the Sweet 16 before missing his first pick in the women's NCAA Tournament

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo breaks NCAA single-season steals record in March Madness game

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo has broken the NCAA’s single-season record for steals after getting seven in the first half of a Sweet 16 game against Vanderbilt

Education|World

New York City passes buffer zones limiting protests at schools and houses of worship

New York City passes buffer zones limiting protests at schools and houses of worship

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed

Musician Chuck Redd is asking a judge to throw out the Kennedy Center’s lawsuit over his canceled Christmas Eve show, saying he never had to perform

Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

What Americans can learn from other civil activism movements against authoritarian regimes

The US may be experiencing democratic backsliding. Around the world, nonviolent civil movements exist to support democracy and protect fellow citizens.

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Third-grader saved by classmates and teacher after choking on chip at school

Third-grader saved by classmates and teacher after choking on chip at school

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Mom goes viral after helping stranded Penn student get home from NCAA game

Mom goes viral after helping stranded Penn student get home from NCAA game

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Baseball in Japan is more than just a game. The Japanese stars in MLB carry that pressure everywhere they go

Baseball in Japan is more than just a game. The Japanese stars in MLB carry that pressure everywhere they go

Education|Europe|Lifestyle|World

No miraculous rebirth of UK churchgoing, polling firm admits

No miraculous rebirth of UK churchgoing, polling firm admits

Arts|Business|Education|Sports|World

Cori Close sounds a warning on coaching's new grind as UCLA's postseason run rolls on

Cori Close isn’t sure how much longer she’ll be coaching

Americas|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle

Asheville 6-year-old aims to win national contest to help her school after Helene

Asheville 6-year-old aims to win national contest to help her school after Helene

Education|Election|Political

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballot

Another teen is running for governor of Vermont, and this time, he'll be on the general election ballot

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Pennsylvania teacher uses TikTok and GoFundMe to rescue canceled field trip

Pennsylvania teacher uses TikTok and GoFundMe to rescue canceled field trip

Education|Europe|Technology|World

Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s, joining a string of other countries

Austria’s governing coalition has announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

How AI English and human English differ – and how to decide when to use artificial language

A linguist explains what makes human English human, and why you shouldn’t overdo it with large language models.

Education|Science|Technology

Colorado trade school campus creates growing opportunities for female students

Colorado trade school campus creates growing opportunities for female students

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Protests from Alabama to Wyoming — and on the Arctic Circle: What to know about Saturday’s third ‘No Kings’ rally

Protests from Alabama to Wyoming — and on the Arctic Circle: What to know about Saturday’s third ‘No Kings’ rally

Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved

A year after federal employees were hit by the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency, it remains unclear what the agency saved

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment

New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat

A newly identified Underground Railroad passage is putting the spotlight on a New York City museum and its struggle with a proposed development

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Technology

Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube

A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media is celebrating a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Boston College hires UConn assistant Luke Murray, son of actor Bill Murray, as basketball coach

Boston College has hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as coach of a slumping men’s basketball program that has gone 17 years without an NCAA Tournament appearance

Education|Environment|Health|Science

Scientists captured female sperm whales on video working together during a birth to protect the calf

Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment

US book critics honor Nobel laureate and South Korean novelist Han Kang

The National Book Critics Circle honored a novel by Nobel laureate Han Kang and Karen Hao’s examination of artificial intelligence and OpenAI at its annual awards on Thursday

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|US

9 sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to a California company's raw milk and cheese

Health officials say nine people, including children, have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of E

Business|Education|Sports|US

Will Wade leaves NC State for a second shot to coach LSU after Matt McMahon's firing

LSU has fired fourth-year coach Matt McMahon and has rehired former Tigers coach Will Wade from N

Education|Health

Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools

The Trump administration has opened investigations into how race is considered in admissions at three medical schools, ratcheting up its pressure campaign against colleges and universities

Americas|Crime|Education|Political|World

California renames César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to rename César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations against the Latino labor icon

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media use

Earlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services

Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots

Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear

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Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned from Olympics, speaks at United Nations

Vladyslav Heraskevych was shunned by the Olympics, then invited to the United Nations

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel|World

Washington’s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital

Washington’s cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom, and the city’s spring rush is in full swing

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An up-close, inside look at Amazon's new delivery drones flying in KCK

An up-close, inside look at Amazon's new delivery drones flying in KCK

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Couple using March Madness to help name new daughter

Couple using March Madness to help name new daughter

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

Wounded Marine now fights child exploitation on digital front lines

Wounded Marine now fights child exploitation on digital front lines

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Ranch offers free equestrian program for riders with special needs

Ranch offers free equestrian program for riders with special needs

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that men and women have different views on who has the advantage when it comes to earning competitive wages

Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Duke coach says Caleb Foster will try to make his March Madness return against St. John's

Duke coach Jon Scheyer says point guard Caleb Foster will try to play in Friday night’s Sweet 16 matchup against St. John’s

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Former principal back at his old school as its new handyman

Former principal back at his old school as its new handyman

Education|Sports

'I can still taste the smoke': California high school wrestling coach survives near-death fiery car explosion

'I can still taste the smoke': California high school wrestling coach survives near-death fiery car explosion

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

Lineworkers test their skills at the Arizona Lineman's Rodeo

Lineworkers test their skills at the Arizona Lineman's Rodeo

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Hospital opens new teen lounge inspired by late patient's vision

Hospital opens new teen lounge inspired by late patient's vision

Education|Entertainment|Sports

March Madness: An eighth grader from Pittsburgh is all alone with a perfect women's NCAA bracket

The only person left out of millions who entered men's and women's NCAA tournament brackets in ESPN's competition is an eighth-grader from suburban Pittsburgh

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Documents: Kansas choir teacher stabbed in the neck while sitting at a picnic table in a public park

Documents: Kansas choir teacher stabbed in the neck while sitting at a picnic table in a public park

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Man collaborates to create Civil War composition

Man collaborates to create Civil War composition

Education|Lifestyle

High school searches for its oldest living alum

High school searches for its oldest living alum

Crime|Education|Health

Oklahoma stepfather pleads guilty to abuse after stepdaughter gives birth

Oklahoma stepfather pleads guilty to abuse after stepdaughter gives birth

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

‘Pretty wild’: Parents, students coping after car crashes into pickup line

‘Pretty wild’: Parents, students coping after car crashes into pickup line

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

High school football player accidentally killed by teammate in shooting, officials say

High school football player accidentally killed by teammate in shooting, officials say

Education|Food|Health

Why kids and families learn to cook during doctor's appointments at this hospital

Why kids and families learn to cook during doctor's appointments at this hospital

Education|Entertainment|Health

Teen volunteers more than 200 hours in ICU, launches nonprofit to support patients amid healthcare worker shortage

Teen volunteers more than 200 hours in ICU, launches nonprofit to support patients amid healthcare worker shortage

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A 7th grader built a solar invention for under $25. Now he's headed to Washington, D.C.

A 7th grader built a solar invention for under $25. Now he's headed to Washington, D.C.

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Jeweler offers to replace engagement ring lost during NYC Half

Jeweler offers to replace engagement ring lost during NYC Half

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play

Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw turns its famous main hall into a quiet study space, with live classical music playing as students work

Business|Education|Technology

Private school using AI instead of teachers enrolling in Chicago for fall

Private school using AI instead of teachers enrolling in Chicago for fall

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Meet the cyclist who biked from Montreal to Virginia: 'I've learned a lot'

Meet the cyclist who biked from Montreal to Virginia: 'I've learned a lot'

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

Tennessee advocates push to close gun loophole for domestic abusers to prevent more people from getting hurt

Tennessee advocates push to close gun loophole for domestic abusers to prevent more people from getting hurt

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Peace Partner Project unites pen pals from different schools, backgrounds

Peace Partner Project unites pen pals from different schools, backgrounds

Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Man fights to save his childhood home as city pushes toward demolition of the property

Man fights to save his childhood home as city pushes toward demolition of the property

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Vehicle safety isn't a game, but researchers are using one to give AI 'guardrails' for self-driven cars

Vehicle safety isn't a game, but researchers are using one to give AI 'guardrails' for self-driven cars

Economy|Education|Political

Millions are protesting – but boycotts might be key to changing government policies

History suggests that boycotts are uniquely suited to expand public participation enough to spur political change.

Education|Sports|Technology

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches' challenges are changing the game

A new coach’s challenge rule has changed college basketball this season

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment – and the culprit is lab gloves

Tiny particles from certain lab gloves look like microplastics, and they can contaminate samples, new study finds.

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

One Tech Tip: Here's how AI can (and can't) help you in your job hunt

Finding a job feels harder than ever

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

2026’s historic snow drought brings worries about water, wildfires and the future in the West

The 2026 water year has been anything but ordinary. In fact, its snow drought has few parallels in recent history.

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

College basketball is in a new era. This year’s Sweet 16 shows the coaching old guard is still thriving

College basketball is in a new era. This year’s Sweet 16 shows the coaching old guard is still thriving

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Technology

Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings

The U.S. agency that provides health care to Native Americans has a facilities problem

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US|World

Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event

Melania Trump often commands the attention of any room she enters, but on Wednesday, she shared the spotlight with a robot

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

‘Vas Madness’ shows the power of messaging on men’s contraceptive decisions

Finding ways to communicate effectively with men about vasectomies is key to persuading them to have the procedure.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists reveal earliest evidence for shifting of Earth’s crust

Scientists reveal earliest evidence for shifting of Earth’s crust

Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Teens get probation after using AI to create fake nudes of classmates

Two teenage boys have been given probation after using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates

Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Technology

Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users

Parents are wondering what is next after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found social media providers failed to protect young users

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-winning author who turned unlikely subjects into bestsellers, dies at 80

Tracy Kidder, an award-winning narrative nonfiction writer who turned everything from computer engineering to life in a nursing home into unexpected bestsellers, has died

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial

A jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services

Arts|Education|Environment|Political

The other part of history demolished with the East Wing: a Jackie Kennedy legacy

The other part of history demolished with the East Wing: a Jackie Kennedy legacy

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

One of the largest salt mines in the world exists under Lake Erie

The Whiskey Island salt mine in Cleveland is critically important to providing enough road salt to keep streets safe during the harsh winters of the Northeast and Great Lakes states

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|Technology

Big Tech critics hail ‘Big Tobacco moment’ in landmark social media verdict

Big Tech critics hail ‘Big Tobacco moment’ in landmark social media verdict

Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally, a one-time cancer nurse who became a priest, was installed as archbishop of Canterbury

Business|Education|Political|Science|Technology

Melania Trump brings an AI-powered robot to the White House — and says there could be more of them soon

Melania Trump brings an AI-powered robot to the White House — and says there could be more of them soon

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

The 1st dynasty in modern women's college basketball started right outside Philadelphia

The 1st dynasty in modern women's college basketball started right outside Philadelphia

Education|Health|Political|Sports|World

The clock is ticking for San Jose State to change its policy on a transgender athlete

The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Azzi Fudd’s March Madness takeover appearing in commercials and social media spots

UConn star Azzi Fudd has become one of the most visible faces in women’s college basketball, thanks to a wave of TV ads and social media deals

Education|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

'Thy Kingdom Crumb' is feeding those in need in the community

'Thy Kingdom Crumb' is feeding those in need in the community

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Family turns property into home for animals and exotic birds from around the world

Family turns property into home for animals and exotic birds from around the world

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

How to help those impacted by the Hawaii floods

Hawaii communities are digging out from the state’s worst flooding in more than 20 years, and aid groups are rushing to support them by raising money statewide

Arts|Business|Education|Opinion|Technology

If using ChatGPT is cheating, what about ghostwriting? The old debate behind a new panic

Has our culture’s begrudging acceptance of ghostwriting paved the way for everyone – not just the rich and famous – to offload the hard work of writing?

Education|Technology|World

Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technology

Melania Trump is calling on nations to work together to improve access to education and technology for children

Crime|Education|Science|Technology

BPD's all-women drone team gives new crime scene perspective

BPD's all-women drone team gives new crime scene perspective

Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

Non-profit raising money for local "Rosie the Riveter" to visit National WWII Museum

Non-profit raising money for local "Rosie the Riveter" to visit National WWII Museum

Crime|Education|Health|US

9 students hospitalized after car leaves pickup line, hops curb at Iowa school

9 students hospitalized after car leaves pickup line, hops curb at Iowa school

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Community members gather to honor Army veteran who died with no known surviving family in the area

Community members gather to honor Army veteran who died with no known surviving family in the area

Crime|Education|Health|Political

Former Tennessee DCS employee spent 50+ nights with children in offices

Former Tennessee DCS employee spent 50+ nights with children in offices

Education|Lifestyle

Will Georgia ditch daylight saving time?

Will Georgia ditch daylight saving time?

Business|Economy|Education|Food|Lifestyle

Cottage baking is on the rise: Omaha metro neighbors turn their passion into thriving home-based businesses

Cottage baking is on the rise: Omaha metro neighbors turn their passion into thriving home-based businesses

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Nebraska high school students use virtual reality to learn natural disaster response and life skills

Nebraska high school students use virtual reality to learn natural disaster response and life skills

Crime|Education|Health|Political|US

ODU students, ROTC cadets paint campus rock in Lt. Col. Brandon Shah's memory

ODU students, ROTC cadets paint campus rock in Lt. Col. Brandon Shah's memory

Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Business owner mentors young man who broke into her store

Business owner mentors young man who broke into her store

Economy|Education|Health|Opinion

New federal student loan limits affect social work graduate students, with impacts for survivors of domestic violence in Colorado and elsewhere

The status change may result in students avoiding degrees in nursing and social work.

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

A connection to nature fuels well-being worldwide, according to a study of 38,000 people

Feeling part of something larger than yourself may make it easier to cope with stress and uncertainty.

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Pittsburgh’s post-steel economy is a success – and a warning for other cities

Pittsburgh’s struggle to move beyond steel demonstrates that industry dominance is temporary. Other regions can learn from Pittsburgh’s slow economic recovery.

Crime|Education|World

Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle held for more than a year

Afghanistan’s Taliban government says that authorities have released American academic Dennis Coyle, held in Afghanistan since January 2025

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How the deadly collision at LaGuardia unfolded

How the deadly collision at LaGuardia unfolded

Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

How Hannah Montana became an unexpected icon for marginalized kids

How Hannah Montana became an unexpected icon for marginalized kids

Business|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Mackenzie Gunther and Antoine Forrest

Education|Election|Political|US

University cancels California governor debate after accusations of bias from candidates of color

The University of Southern California has canceled a gubernatorial debate scheduled for Tuesday after candidates of color were excluded and accused the university of discrimination

Business|Education|Sports

Lane Kiffin addresses high expectations as LSU opens spring practice under its new coach

New LSU coach Lane Kiffin says his team has “a ton of work” to do to perform like an elite program

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Book reports go digital at one elementary school, turning second-graders into podcasters

Book reports go digital at one elementary school, turning second-graders into podcasters

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Group's report highlights how guns in the US get from legitimate stores to crime scenes

The group Everytown for Gun Safety used court records to trace more than 250 guns bought at nearly two dozen Academy Sports + Outdoors chain stores that had been trafficked over three years in a handful of federal straw purchasing prosecutions

Africa|Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|US

Composer of iconic 'Lion King' chant sues comedian over 'Circle of Life' translation

The Grammy-award winning South African composer of the iconic chant that opens “The Lion King” is suing a comedian, saying he's denigrated the “Circle of Life” song with an intentional mistranslation

Education|US

Flyers mailed in Germantown School Board race encourage votes for a man who isn't running

Flyers mailed in Germantown School Board race encourage votes for a man who isn't running

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

SEC surge takes over March Madness with 6 teams in Sweet 16, setting up conference showdowns

The Sweet 16 will have a definite SEC feel with six teams advancing from that conference to the second weekend of March Madness

Education|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle

High school students spend day off giving makeovers to assisted living residents

High school students spend day off giving makeovers to assisted living residents

Crime|Education|Technology

Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools

Georgia lawmakers may require that every public school student be checked for weapons each day

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Operation Surf brings healing waves to veterans

Operation Surf brings healing waves to veterans

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Ahead of UConn vs. Michigan State, Hurley can't help but look to a St. John's rematch in Elite Eight

The warning comes from about every coach, every player each March — heck, in any sport as the stakes are raised as the games carry more gravitas — don’t look too far ahead

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Teen was shot and killed over a pair of jeans, father says

Teen was shot and killed over a pair of jeans, father says

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Camp for children with special needs brings deeper understanding between mother and daughter

Camp for children with special needs brings deeper understanding between mother and daughter

Crime|Education|Health

Old Dominion University students return to class in aftermath of deadly shooting

Old Dominion University students return to class in aftermath of deadly shooting

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Friends, fraternity brothers remember Jimmy Gracey during memorial Mass at the University of Alabama

Friends, fraternity brothers remember Jimmy Gracey during memorial Mass at the University of Alabama

Education|Entertainment

University of Alabama students sue over suspension of student magazines

University of Alabama students sue over suspension of student magazines

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Mom runs Boston Marathon for daughter with spinal muscular atrophy

Mom runs Boston Marathon for daughter with spinal muscular atrophy

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Teen makes a difference for rescue kittens and kids facing stress

Teen makes a difference for rescue kittens and kids facing stress

Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports

Neighbors frustrated by damage from baseballs after fields added to park

Neighbors frustrated by damage from baseballs after fields added to park

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Syracuse hires former star guard Gerry McNamara to take over as men's basketball coach

Syracuse has turned to its past in hiring former star guard Gerry McNamara in a bid to guide a fading men’s basketball program back to prominence

Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science

Irrational decision or helpful evolutionary adaptation? A philosopher on the rationality wars behind ‘nudge’ policy

People use cognitive shortcuts to make choices that sometimes have outcomes that don’t serve their own interests or preferences. But to call these choices irrational might be missing the big picture.

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Drones paired with AI could help search-and-rescue teams find missing persons faster

Drones with the right sensors and AI analyzing the data could quickly find a person lost or stranded in the wilderness, crucial to keeping them alive.

Education|Environment|Science|World

The world’s great fish migrations are collapsing – that’s a problem for millions of people

A new report finds 325 migratory fish species in urgent need of help, including some of the world’s most iconic freshwater giants.

Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

How the National Security Council typically functions to plan and fully assess risks when presidents consider going to war

The national intelligence community has seemingly been sidelined from Trump’s Iran war decisions – a far cry from previous administrations, writes a former National Security Council member.

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Sports

In the era of NIL and transfers, the Sweet 16 is filled with veteran teams that have stuck together

Most of the teams that have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament have done so behind starting lineups that have a vested interest in their coaches and their programs

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Bracket Reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors

Cinderella has been kicked out of the dance early for the second straight season

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Fudd's 34 points, 8 3-pointers powers UConn past Syracuse and into Sweet 16 for 32nd straight time

Azzi Fudd scored 26 of her 34 points in the first half in her final game at Gampel Pavilion and UConn used a 31-0 run to roll to a 98-45 win over Syracuse to advance to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 for the 32nd season in a row

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Technology

Jury begins deliberations in landmark New Mexico trial over children's safety risks on Meta

Jury deliberations have begun in a landmark trial where New Mexico prosecutors are accusing social media conglomerate Meta of misleading people about the safety of its platforms for children

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

LaGuardia crash underscores pressures on already strained air traffic control workforce

Air traffic controllers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were juggling a runway emergency moments before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck Sunday night

Education|Entertainment|Health

'I just want to change the world': Ankeny teen advocates for pediatric stroke survivors

'I just want to change the world': Ankeny teen advocates for pediatric stroke survivors

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Community rallies behind Lawrenceburg teen who remains in coma weeks after golf cart accident

Community rallies behind Lawrenceburg teen who remains in coma weeks after golf cart accident

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Hundreds line Goldsby streets to honor volunteer firefighters killed in crash

Hundreds line Goldsby streets to honor volunteer firefighters killed in crash

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Gardner family raising money for accessible van to help daughter with rare condition

Gardner family raising money for accessible van to help daughter with rare condition

Education|Health|Science

Psychological toll of betrayal trauma may help explain why women kept silent for decades after alleged abuse by civil rights icon Cesar Chavez

A researcher answers the question many asked when they heard charges of abuse and rape against civil rights icon Cesar Chavez: Why didn’t the women speak earlier about the events from decades ago?

Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political

The ever-evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans

Trump promised to fix the economy, and that helped increase his Latino support in 2024. But the cost of living and ICE raids may be bringing Latinos back to the Democrats in 2026.

Crime|Economy|Education|Health

Pittsburgh spends millions on juvenile detention – research points to cheaper, more effective alternatives

Allegheny County is pouring millions into a new juvenile detention facility, even as evidence mounts that alternatives to detention are more helpful.

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology

Correction: Chavez-Women Farmworkers-ABRIDGED story

In a story published Mar

Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Europe's far right backs Orbán as Hungary's coming election puts his brand to the test

European far-right leaders are rallying around Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as his grip on power looks shakier than it has in years

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Women farmworkers who built their own fight against sexual assault cope with Chavez allegations

The shattered legacy of Latino labor rights icon César Chavez has been particularly devastating among advocates who have long fought to raise awareness about sexual harassment and abuse against women farmworkers, which remains both widespread and underreported

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

San Diego honors 100-year-old Korean War veteran Royce Williams with a day dedicated to his heroic service

San Diego honors 100-year-old Korean War veteran Royce Williams with a day dedicated to his heroic service

Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

A community garden honors Dolores Huerta following Cesar Chavez allegations

A community garden honors Dolores Huerta following Cesar Chavez allegations

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

From isolation to connection: Three women are building a thriving senior community

From isolation to connection: Three women are building a thriving senior community

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Community rallies to support 14-year-old student with cerebral palsy after a violent attack

Community rallies to support 14-year-old student with cerebral palsy after a violent attack

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Program uses comedy and real stories to help people fight against suicidal thoughts

Program uses comedy and real stories to help people fight against suicidal thoughts

Crime|Education|World

'A real hero': Lt. Col. Brandon Shah remembered at ODU celebration of life

'A real hero': Lt. Col. Brandon Shah remembered at ODU celebration of life

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

14-year-old launches foundation to support local veterans

14-year-old launches foundation to support local veterans

Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Teen's journey home from Israel took him by bus, cab and foot through 3 countries

Teen's journey home from Israel took him by bus, cab and foot through 3 countries

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Yaxel Lendeborg finally finds the spotlight at Michigan in leading Wolverines to Sweet 16 berth

It was hard to miss Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg on and off the court this past week

Arts|Education|Political|US|World

Statue of Christopher Columbus installed on White House grounds

Statue of Christopher Columbus installed on White House grounds

Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

For the nearly 1 in 4 US adults with chronic pain, employers’ expectations of a healthy body can lead to shame

Having to deal with chronic pain at work is all too familiar for Americans in many occupations.

Arts|Education|Entertainment

What Betsy Ross’ real story tells us about women’s work in the Revolution − and why it still matters 250 years later

Betsy Ross probably did not sew the first American flag, but she was one of many craftswomen whose wartime labor helped build a nation.

Education|Travel|World

Superintendent delivers diploma to Alvaro Velasquez, who self-deported

Superintendent delivers diploma to Alvaro Velasquez, who self-deported

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Can you survive inside a tornado? This scientist did by accident – he’s lucky to be alive

When you’re inside a vortex, your body experiences things the news cameras can’t capture.

Education|Opinion

Immigrant kids can attend school regardless of citizenship – some states are challenging this standard

The Heritage Foundation released a policy document in February 2026 that spells out how states can try to challenge a 1982 Supreme Court ruling that enshrined immigrant students’ right to attend school.

Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

How Democrats learned to stop worrying and love tax cuts

Democrats are pushing new tax-cut plans to ease voters’ affordability worries and blunt Republicans’ advantage on the issue

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Carr and Fears lead Michigan State to 17th Sweet 16 under Izzo with 77-69 win over Louisville

Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

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Kansas' Bill Self says he hasn't decided whether to continue his Hall of Fame coaching career

Bill Self says he hasn’t decided whether he will continue his Hall of Fame coaching career after the Kansas Jayhawks’ season ended with a heartbreaking loss to St. John’s in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

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Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points, Nate Ament and Bishop Boswell played pivotal roles down the stretch and sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in the NCAA Tournament

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Dylan Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John's beats Kansas 67-65 in March Madness thriller

Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired for his only bucket of the game, and St. John’s blew a 13-point lead in the final minutes before advancing to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas

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Battle's winner for Minnesota gives women's March Madness a shining moment in closest game yet

Amaya Battle gave the women's NCAA Tournament a true shining moment with her last-second shot that gave Minnesota the lead in a second round victory over Mississippi

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Her childhood crush messaged her out of the blue. Life was never the same again

Her childhood crush messaged her out of the blue. Life was never the same again

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Jessie Diggins takes 12th after crash in final World Cup cross-country ski race of storied career

Jessie Diggins raised her arms after she crossed the finish line of the women’s 20-kilometer mass start, an exhausted smile on her face as the American standout wrapped up the final race of her storied career

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Aday Mara has erased any doubts he had about his own ability. A big game Saturday helped Michigan waltz into the Sweet 16

Aday Mara has erased any doubts he had about his own ability. A big game Saturday helped Michigan waltz into the Sweet 16

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Nearly the greatest buzzer-beater ever? Half-court heave from Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner rims out

Tyler Tanner was inches from March Madness immortality

Economy|Education|Environment|World

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations, as more rain looms

Hawaii has been suffering its worst flooding in more than 20 years

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March Madness shuts out mid-majors as none reach 2nd round of women's NCAA Tournament for 1st time

March Madness wasn’t for mid-majors this year

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Perfect brackets fall into the single digits after Texas upsets Gonzaga and Nebraska tops Vandy

Forty games into the NCAA Tournament, fans hoping to fill out a perfect bracket were a respectable 2 for 26,587,885

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UNC is evaluating its basketball program after another early March Madness exit under Hubert Davis

North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham says the school is evaluating “all facets” of its tradition-rich men’s basketball program after another early exit from the NCAA Tournament under Hubert Davis

Economy|Education|Political|Travel|World

TSA workers go unpaid as unpredictable wait times mount during shutdown. Here’s what travelers should know this weekend

TSA workers go unpaid as unpredictable wait times mount during shutdown. Here’s what travelers should know this weekend

Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology

A ‘bridge fund’ buys time for public media — but it may not be enough

A ‘bridge fund’ buys time for public media — but it may not be enough

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Man accused of secretly filming 2 women inside Massachusetts public library bathroom

Man accused of secretly filming 2 women inside Massachusetts public library bathroom

Education|Health|Science

It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Should you try the 75 Hard challenge? Experts warn the risks may outweigh the benefits

Should you try the 75 Hard challenge? Experts warn the risks may outweigh the benefits

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Dolores Huerta’s civil rights legacy was inextricably linked with Cesar Chavez. Then she accused him of abuse

Dolores Huerta’s civil rights legacy was inextricably linked with Cesar Chavez. Then she accused him of abuse

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March Madness crosses paths with family time for High Point coaches with mom off to work

Family matters at High Point, enough that coach Chelsea Banbury has no problem with assistant Katie Clayman missing the Panthers’ last practice before their NCAA Tournament opener

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?

A judge this week ruled that Voice of America's employees — and the news organization itself — get back to work

Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

2 firefighters killed after firetruck overturns

2 firefighters killed after firetruck overturns

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Purdue's Braden Smith breaks Bobby Hurley’s Division I career assist record in NCAA tourney opener

Purdue guard Braden Smith broke former Duke star Bobby Hurley’s Division I assist record with 12:11 to go in the first half of the Boilermakers’ NCAA Tournament game against Queens on Friday night

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Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help

More research is starting to show that women can benefit from lifting weights, perhaps even more than men

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From a campus steakhouse to a mock airplane cabin for students, High Point is no ordinary Cinderella

High Point’s bracket-busting NCAA Tournament upset has put the spotlight on the private school in North Carolina that offers some unusual perks for its student body

Crime|Education|Europe|Travel|World

US college student's death in Barcelona was likely an accident, Spanish police say

The death of U.S. college student James “Jimmy” Gracey in Spain was likely an accident, local authorities have said

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

One teen protester detained over scuffle with Pennsylvania police chief enters probation program

The first of five high school protesters detained for days in Pennsylvania after a scuffle with a man who turned out to be the police chief entered a probationary program designed to spare him a criminal record

Crime|Education|World

Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds

The Justice Department has filed a new lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of failing to address antisemitism on campus

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

US to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aid

The State Department is setting up 12 regional hubs to coordinate disaster and emergency humanitarian responses under the auspices of a new bureau that will oversee some of the functions that had been handled by the now-dismantled U.S. Agency for International Development

Education|Health|Political

Colorado bill aims to reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality

Colorado bill aims to reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality

Crime|Education

Crossing guard resigns days after brutal assault outside Delaware County school

Crossing guard resigns days after brutal assault outside Delaware County school

Business|Economy|Education|Environment

City Council approves plans for what would be largest data center in Illinois

City Council approves plans for what would be largest data center in Illinois

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'Everyone's, of course, will be a little bit different': Museum to host souvenir quilt craft for National Quilting Day

'Everyone's, of course, will be a little bit different': Museum to host souvenir quilt craft for National Quilting Day

Education|US|World

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students as settlement talks go nowhere

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students as settlement talks go nowhere

Crime|Education|World

Body of missing US college student found in Barcelona

The body of University of Alabama student James "Jimmy" Gracey has been found, according to a spokesperson for the Barcelona police force. CNN's Dianne Gallagher reports.

Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Man’s heart defect sparks life-saving change

Man’s heart defect sparks life-saving change

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth

The fictional biologist in ‘Project Hail Mary’ claims that potential alien organisms might not be made of carbon or require water, unlike life on Earth.

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Baptist church with ties to Underground Railroad celebrates 200 years of faith

Baptist church with ties to Underground Railroad celebrates 200 years of faith

Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

From porch to pantry: Nonprofit makes giving back easy

From porch to pantry: Nonprofit makes giving back easy

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Saint Louis pounds Georgia 102-77 in March Madness as Dion Brown dominates at the rim with 18 points

Dion Brown scored 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting, all on layups and dunks, and Saint Louis blew out Georgia 102-77 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

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Vokietaitis has 23 as No. 11 seed Texas gets past Dybantsa and No. 6 BYU 79-71 in March Madness

Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa

Arts|Crime|Education|Political|World

Cesar Chavez abuse allegations force communities to rethink honors for the labor leader

Cesar Chavez abuse allegations force communities to rethink honors for the labor leader

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Teenagers sue Musk's xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors

Three teenagers in Tennessee have sued Elon Musk’s xAI, claiming the company’s image-generation tools were used to morph real photos of them into explicitly sexual images

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Siena played fearlessly against Duke. It was enough to flirt with an all-time March Madness upset

Siena flirted with pulling off an all-time shocking upset in March Madness when it faced No. 1 overall tournament seed Duke

Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out

A new cash aid program in Maui is helping some Lahaina fire survivors stay afloat long after the flames

Business|Economy|Education|Political

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department

The U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Brazil rolls out law boosting online protection of minors

Brazil now enforces a sweeping new law that aims to make the internet safer for children and teens

Crime|Education|Europe

The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say

Spanish authorities say they have found the body of missing college student from Illinois who was missing for more than two days

Crime|Education|Political|World

César Chavez's name, once an honor, now carries a stain that officials want to scrub

Within hours of explosive sexual abuse allegations against labor leader César Chavez, officials at a California university took swift action and covered a statue of him

Education|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

No. 1 overall seed Duke survives 16-seed Siena, rallies for 71-65 win in 1st round of March Madness

Duke barely avoided a shocking upset to open the NCAA Tournament before beating Siena 71-65

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

Rhode Island high school hockey team rallies to championship after fatal ice rink shooting

Colin Dorgan has helped lead his high school hockey team to a Rhode Island state championship after losing his mother, brother, and grandfather last month in a shooting at an ice rink

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

‘We’re scared’: Fraternity brother of University of Alabama student missing in Barcelona speaks out

‘We’re scared’: Fraternity brother of University of Alabama student missing in Barcelona speaks out

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|US|World

Michigan synagogue posts photos of fire damage a week after armed man plowed truck into building

A Michigan synagogue has posted photos on social media of major fire damage that occurred when a man drove a pickup truck into the building last week before killing himself

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Say the F word': Cincinnati billboards urging people to confront fentanyl crisis

'Say the F word': Cincinnati billboards urging people to confront fentanyl crisis

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The piano doctor is making house calls across the US to keep a dying craft alive

The piano doctor is making house calls across the US to keep a dying craft alive

Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

A new way of scheduling work time is remaking the typical nine-to-five routine

Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

They're getting maple syrup from trees with a modern twist in Sharon, Massachusetts

They're getting maple syrup from trees with a modern twist in Sharon, Massachusetts

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Peachtree City woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 28 shares story of joy, resiliency

Peachtree City woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 28 shares story of joy, resiliency

Arts|Education|Environment|Science

You probably agree with the animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive – new research

Many aspects of animals that people find beautiful evolved to be attractive to the animals themselves. A new study hints at a common aspect of perception that dates back hundreds of millions of years.

Americas|Crime|Education|US

ICE releases NYC student Dylan Lopez Contreras 10 months after his arrest sparked protests

ICE releases NYC student Dylan Lopez Contreras 10 months after his arrest sparked protests

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Inside a South Jersey gym, a nonprofit is helping women "reclaim their power" through a self-defense class

Inside a South Jersey gym, a nonprofit is helping women "reclaim their power" through a self-defense class

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Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team prepares for third straight championship run

Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team prepares for third straight championship run

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Dolores Huerta ends her silence, champions decades of advocacy for marginalized groups

Dolores Huerta has dedicated her life to breaking down barriers and cemented her place in history as one of the nation’s most influential labor leaders, civil rights icons and feminist activists

Education|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

He was shot just months into his freshman year. Now, Jeremy Fears Jr. is Tom Izzo’s latest Spartan floor general

He was shot just months into his freshman year. Now, Jeremy Fears Jr. is Tom Izzo’s latest Spartan floor general

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Newly discovered ‘hell heron’ adds evidence in longstanding dinosaur debate

Newly discovered ‘hell heron’ adds evidence in longstanding dinosaur debate

Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Technology

Student who survived deadly Tesla Cybertruck crash in California sues automaker

Student who survived deadly Tesla Cybertruck crash in California sues automaker

Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row

A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row

Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Gender conformity starts young – and boys and girls fall in line in different ways

Children learn what it means to be a woman or a man early on. How they respond to threats to how well they conform to gender stereotypes changes with age.

Education|Science|Technology|World

Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US-Iran war

In the face of little information, or misinformation, about the war in Iran, media literacy can prove a valuable tool to assess what’s happening on the ground.

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families

The Trump administration’s new child care subsidy rules are the latest measure to challenge the struggling industry.

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Weeks after losing 3 family members, this teen channeled his grief to help his hockey team seize the state championship title

Weeks after losing 3 family members, this teen channeled his grief to help his hockey team seize the state championship title

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

A scary injury led to Trump's close bond with Homeland Security nominee Mullin

A U.S. senator from Oklahoma who is poised to join President Donald Trump's cabinet says it was a serious brain injury to his son that drew him closer to the president

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César Chavez Day events renamed, postponed or canceled after sexual abuse allegations

Allegations that César Chavez sexually abused women and girls are reshaping how many communities honor him

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

New women’s pro baseball league turns long-held dreams into reality at Red Sox spring home

Kelsie Whitmore stood near third base at JetBlue Park and looked around at her new norm

Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow

US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow

Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Sports

From NIL deals to retirement at 35: JPMorgan aims to help athletes avoid bad money habits

JPMorgan Chase is making a new wealth advising push for athletes at every income level, so their money lasts longer

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Sports

A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players

A landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million dollar players

Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Jail inmates and 4-H students bond through agriculture and art

Jail inmates and 4-H students bond through agriculture and art

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Shaq O'Neal offering to pay for the funeral of Georgia girl, 12, who died after a fight

Shaquille O'Neal is offering to pay for the funeral of a 12-year-old Georgia girl who died days after she collapsed following a fight after school

Education|Health|Sports

Michigan wrestler defying all odds to get back on the mat after losing his leg to cancer

Michigan wrestler defying all odds to get back on the mat after losing his leg to cancer

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Teen‑run thrift shop offers free clothing and a path to confidence

Teen‑run thrift shop offers free clothing and a path to confidence

Education|Health|Science

What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

Helping patients navigate disability outside the clinic is critical to rehabilitation for physical conditions. People with psychiatric conditions can benefit from the same philosophy.

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Suspect in mass shooting: voices told me to kill demons

Suspect in mass shooting: voices told me to kill demons

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

STEM class develops tool for wheelchair users

STEM class develops tool for wheelchair users

Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Coffee shop stepping up to help nonprofit in need give away bikes

Coffee shop stepping up to help nonprofit in need give away bikes

Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

The gender gap in caregiver well-being is real. How to fix it

The gender gap in caregiver well-being is real. How to fix it

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

After years of setbacks, mom receives pardon to begin new chapter

After years of setbacks, mom receives pardon to begin new chapter

Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

High schoolers shave heads for pediatric cancer research

High schoolers shave heads for pediatric cancer research

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

KCK firefighters search for Good Samaritan who saved driver from burning car

KCK firefighters search for Good Samaritan who saved driver from burning car

Arts|Education

For her 100th birthday, this "Rosie the Riveter" wants help funding a monument to women who helped win WWII

For her 100th birthday, this "Rosie the Riveter" wants help funding a monument to women who helped win WWII

Education|Health|Opinion

What an ancient Chinese philosopher can teach us about Americans’ obsession with college rankings

More than 2,000 years ago, Laozi was all too familiar with the pitfalls of comparing yourself to other people’s accomplishments.

Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

More and more teachers and students are using AI – even though it might do more harm than good

Some new findings show that AI has certain benefits, such as reducing barriers for students with learning disabilities. But overall, more evidence is needed to understand how AI influences learning.

Crime|Education|Opinion|Sports

It’s been 75 years since college basketball’s first major gambling scandal. Not all that much has changed

It’s been 75 years since college basketball’s first major gambling scandal. Not all that much has changed

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

There are sharks in Las Vegas feasting on hundreds of pounds of fish every week

Becky O’Brien always wanted to work with ocean life, but she didn’t realize she’d be able to do the job in the middle of the Las Vegas desert

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Tramon Mark's late jumper gives Texas a 68-66 win over NC State in the First Four

Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper from just inside the 3-point line with 1.1 seconds left, and Texas survived a late rally to beat N

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Howard gets its first March Madness win, holding off UMBC 86-83 in the First Four

Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four

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Aden Holloway, Alabama's No. 2 scorer, had 2.1 pounds of marijuana when arrested, authorities say

Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway’s apartment when they arrested him Monday on a felony drug charge

Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political

In his words: How Gregory Bovino became a face of Trump's mass deportations and ended his career

Gregory Bovino says he plans to retire from the U.S. Border Patrol in the coming weeks

Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

An update on immigrants who were detained in Trump's crackdown on campus activism

Just over a year ago, the Trump administration began an immigration enforcement campaign that swept up multiple people who had participated in pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Denver Rescue Mission works to end homelessness in Northern Colorado with new Fort Collins facility

Denver Rescue Mission works to end homelessness in Northern Colorado with new Fort Collins facility

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

How Atlanta's reinvigorated Pothole Posse tackles street problems

How Atlanta's reinvigorated Pothole Posse tackles street problems

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Student creates website to help community find, share blessing boxes

Student creates website to help community find, share blessing boxes

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Newark's Arts High School celebrates alum Michael B. Jordan's best actor Oscar win

Newark's Arts High School celebrates alum Michael B. Jordan's best actor Oscar win

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm elections

An advocacy group is providing support to candidates who want to expand support for child and elder care in the midterm elections

Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

32 years after deadly tornado, survivors say the fear never fully goes away

32 years after deadly tornado, survivors say the fear never fully goes away

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Marine veteran continues mission of service, leading disaster response with Team Rubicon

Marine veteran continues mission of service, leading disaster response with Team Rubicon

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Elementary and middle school students create 1,400 paintings for fundraiser

Elementary and middle school students create 1,400 paintings for fundraiser

Education

College Republicans sue University of Florida's president over deactivation of its chapter

College Republicans at the University of Florida are suing the school president over what they call an unlawful crackdown on free speech

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

'Glad it didn't hit the house’: Blizzard causes downed trees, power outages in Wisconsin

'Glad it didn't hit the house’: Blizzard causes downed trees, power outages in Wisconsin

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

World-renowned artist's work inspires those with disabilities to share their voices

World-renowned artist's work inspires those with disabilities to share their voices

Education|Science|World

Shigeaki Mori, Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor and historian embraced by Obama, dies at 88

Japanese atomic bomb survivor Shigeaki Mori has died at age 88

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Rev. Al Sharpton joins NYC museum's call to stop next-door construction after Underground Railroad discovery

Rev. Al Sharpton joins NYC museum's call to stop next-door construction after Underground Railroad discovery

Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Startup helps children across the U.S. become published authors

Startup helps children across the U.S. become published authors

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Mother of fallen firefighter frustrated with lack of action on welding safety bill

Mother of fallen firefighter frustrated with lack of action on welding safety bill

Arts|Education|Food|Opinion|Science|Technology

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice

Product reformulations are common in the food industry, and they can be done well, or poorly. Who remembers Doritos with olestra?

Education|Environment|Health|Science

Potentially toxic ‘forever chemicals’ may harm kids during critical period for bone development

Potentially toxic ‘forever chemicals’ may harm kids during critical period for bone development

Crime|Education|Sports

Alabama's Aden Holloway, the Tide's No. 2 scorer, is arrested on a felony drug charge

Alabama guard Aden Holloway has been arrested on a felony drug charge just days before the start of the NCAA Tournament

Education|Science|Sports

My research on wheelchair basketball challenges one of the biggest assumptions about sex differences in sports

Assuming that sex is the key factor defining physical ability may undersell what many athletes are capable of.

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

With AI finishing your sentences, what will happen to your unique voice on the page?

Chatbots tend to produce solid writing, but their prose largely reflects a single, uniform voice.

Education|Health|Science|Technology

Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

False claims that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cause cancer could, ironically, lead to worse cancer outcomes by undermining a promising tool to prevent and treat it.

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Researchers develop biodegradable, plant-based packaging from natural fibers – new research

From beetles to sustainable packaging – one failure in the lab led to a new line of promising research.

Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Tax changes taking effect in 2026 may boost the number of donors but lead to the US missing out on an estimated $5.7B a year in charitable giving

These changes to how much Americans and US corporations give, if these projections prove accurate, would amount to about 1% of all donations made in 2024.

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Lukas prizes honor books on homelessness, the US Census and ancient India

Books on homelessness, the U.S. Census and ancient India are among this year’s winners of prizes handed out by the J

Education|Health|Political|US|World

Trump repeatedly suggests Newsom can’t be president because he has dyslexia

Trump repeatedly suggests Newsom can’t be president because he has dyslexia

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

March Madness tips off with First Four in Dayton, with Miami (Ohio) in the field and close to home

March Madness tips off with the First Four, featuring one of this season’s best stories in Miami (Ohio) and a matchup of formerly embattled head coaches in Texas’ Sean Miller and NC State’s Will Wade

Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Last protester in immigration detention after Trump’s campus crackdown has been released

A Palestinian woman who was the last person still in immigration detention after the Trump administration’s 2025 crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists has been released

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Kansas City mother pleads guilty in connection with 5-year-old’s deadly fall from 17th floor

Kansas City mother pleads guilty in connection with 5-year-old’s deadly fall from 17th floor

Arts|Education|Environment|Science

Paul Ehrlich, often called alarmist for dire warnings about human harms to the Earth, believed scientists had a responsibility to speak out

Paul R. Ehrlich will be remembered as a scientist whose books about population and threats to the environment shaped the idea of limited growth in the modern era.

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'The Homerun Project' seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveaway

'The Homerun Project' seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveaway

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Unbeaten UConn joined by UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds for women's NCAA Tournament

UConn is the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament and enters March Madness needing six more victories to complete the seventh undefeated season in school history

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In win for 'One Battle After Another,' the Oscars meet an anxious moment

A horde of children chased Conan O’Brien onto the Dolby Theatre stage in the opening moments of the 98th Academy Awards, and throughout an Oscar ceremony that saw “One Battle After Another” win best picture, it was like they never left

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Utah mother receives honor for fallen son while raising alarm on veteran suicide crisis

Utah mother receives honor for fallen son while raising alarm on veteran suicide crisis

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NASA technology could help Utah water managers better understand snowpack

NASA technology could help Utah water managers better understand snowpack

Education|Environment|Science

Paleontologists uncover a new ‘Spinosaurus’ species by following a clue from a decades-old book into the Sahara Desert

The hunt for a mythicized fossil hot spot took a team of researchers on a journey through the Sahara Desert.

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Kids made lava lamps, built engines and more at this successful STEM Family Night

Kids made lava lamps, built engines and more at this successful STEM Family Night

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Boy is the first U.S. pediatric patient to get new sleep apnea device

Boy is the first U.S. pediatric patient to get new sleep apnea device

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Teresa Younger, outgoing CEO of Ms Foundation, reflects on the pursuit of equality

The outgoing head of the Ms. Foundation says the fight for political equality in the U.S. is far from over

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Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean

Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate

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Filmmaker works to start life-saving conversations through cinema

Filmmaker works to start life-saving conversations through cinema

Education|Sports

UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina, all No. 1 seeds, top final AP Top 25 before March Madness

UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are the top four teams in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25, matching the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament

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Hip-hop artist Arsin spreading message of hope through music

Hip-hop artist Arsin spreading message of hope through music

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Natural hair club teaches 4th graders how to love their locks: "Kids used to make fun of me"

Natural hair club teaches 4th graders how to love their locks: "Kids used to make fun of me"

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Student-run coffee cart helps students learn teamwork and inclusion

Student-run coffee cart helps students learn teamwork and inclusion

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Soccer fans flock to Gillette Stadium for Boston Legacy's first game, "women's sports is just as important as men's"

Soccer fans flock to Gillette Stadium for Boston Legacy's first game, "women's sports is just as important as men's"

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Arabbers launch app to keep the tradition alive

Arabbers launch app to keep the tradition alive

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'Radiant' mother from Kentucky was among 6 US service members killed in air crash in Iraq

The U.S. military is identifying the six service members who died last week when a KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq

Crime|Education|Election|Political|US

University of Florida moves to deactivate College Republicans after report of antisemitic behavior

The University of Florida is moving to deactivate its College Republicans chapter after reports of antisemitic behavior by some members

Education|Environment|Science

Meet the 9-year-old author inspiring kids to love sea turtles

Meet the 9-year-old author inspiring kids to love sea turtles

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Teens are turning to AI for nearly everything. But diet information may be a big risk

Teens are turning to AI for nearly everything. But diet information may be a big risk

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What ‘gooning’ reveals about intimacy in a world cordoned off by screens

Relationships with real people can involve rejection, awkwardness, time and emotional labor. But in the ‘goonverse,’ desire is predictable, endlessly available and never says no.

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Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they're up to something

Climbing stairs has been increasingly ingrained in exercise guidance, but it can sometimes be hard to find a place to do it

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What was the very first plant in the world?

Plants changed the atmosphere, built soil and created ecosystems that allowed animals like us to thrive. But first they had to make their way from the water to the land.

Education|Opinion|Technology

A writing professor’s new task in the age of AI: Teaching students when to struggle

How do instructors get students to trust their own thinking and be better than robots?

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A pet-friendly homeless shelter pilot reduced the rate of homelessness among the people it helped in California

A pilot program in Los Angeles reduced the rate of homelessness among homeless people with pets.

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The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men’s bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

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Japan’s cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in 3 cities

Japan’s cherry blossom season is starting as officials confirm the first blooms in three Japanese cities

Africa|Education|Environment|Science|World

Africa’s great divide: Why the continent’s split is so exciting for science

Africa’s great divide: Why the continent’s split is so exciting for science

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‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ wins best documentary feature Oscar for teacher who opposed Ukraine war

“Mr. Nobody Against Putin” has won the Oscar for best documentary feature

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Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win an Oscar for cinematography

Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made Oscars history by winning best cinematography for “Sinners,” becoming the first woman to take the prize

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Michael B. Jordan wins best actor for ‘Sinners,’ taking home his first Oscar in popular victory

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Jessie Buckley wins the best actress Oscar for tear-jerking ‘Hamnet’ performance

Jessie Buckley has claimed her first Oscar for her moving, emotional performance in the period drama “Hamnet.”

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins Oscar for best animated film

“KPop Demon Hunters” has won the Academy Award for best animated feature film

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March Madness is finally here. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for tournament chaos

March Madness is finally here. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for tournament chaos

Education|Sports

Baltimore youth hockey team rallies $500K to save Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center

Baltimore youth hockey team rallies $500K to save Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center

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From slavery to the White House, the Ficklin family served presidents for nearly 8 decades

Presidents come and go from the White House every four year or eight years

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What we know about the Old Dominion University gunman, a veteran and convicted ISIS supporter

What we know about the Old Dominion University gunman, a veteran and convicted ISIS supporter

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No. 1 Duke beats No. 10 Virginia 74-70 for 2nd straight ACC Tournament title under Jon Scheyer

Isaiah Evans scored 20 points, Cameron Boozer made two free throws with 3.9 seconds to seal the game and No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia 74-70 on Saturday night for its second straight Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship under coach Jon Scheyer and its third title in the past four years

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No. 6 UConn loses for a second time in four games with the NCAA Tournament up next

No. 6 UConn goes into the NCAA Tournament having lost two of its past four games after getting beat by 20 points by St. John's in the Big East final

Education|Sports

SEC's Sankey says language in tampering rules is 'archaic' and NCAA needs to adjust quickly

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey called the NCAA language covering tampering rules “archaic,” but stopped short of urging the oversight body to halt tampering investigations, the way the Big Ten did earlier this week

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No. 17 Arkansas edges Mississippi 93-90 in OT to reach SEC title game

Darius Acuff Jr. scored five of his 24 points in overtime and No. 17 Arkansas held off Mississippi 93-90 to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game for the first time since 2017

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A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know

A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know

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Before recent attack, Michigan synagogue had been bolstering its security

The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his car into the building had for months been strengthening its security apparatus

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NCAA announces 16 opening-weekend hosts for women's tournament before the bracket reveal

Anticipated No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas were chosen as hosts for the first two rounds of the NCAA Women’s Tournament on Saturday

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Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

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'Stick to what's relevant': Timothy Olson repeatedly admonished while on the stand in his kidnapping trial

'Stick to what's relevant': Timothy Olson repeatedly admonished while on the stand in his kidnapping trial

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Rabbi who was inside synagogue during attack: 'We always worry we are a target'

Rabbi Arianna Gordon, director of education at Temple Israel, says the synagogue had a security training just last month. "We are fully aware of what the world looks like today for the Jewish community."

Education|Europe|World

Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died at age 96

Education|Health|Lifestyle

Why sexual novelty doesn’t have to overwhelm long-term couples

Why sexual novelty doesn’t have to overwhelm long-term couples

Education

Iran war and other tough topics give K-12 teachers chance to teach students how, not what, to think

A Penn State training program helps K-12 teachers learn how to give students the confidence to ask questions and understand various perspectives about complex topics.

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After their synagogue is attacked, a tight-knit Jewish community vows to keep coming together

After their synagogue is attacked, a tight-knit Jewish community vows to keep coming together

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A Georgia teacher guided people through grief. Now, his community is showing mercy for students involved in his death

A Georgia teacher guided people through grief. Now, his community is showing mercy for students involved in his death

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No. 2 Arizona’s Jaden Bradley stuns No. 7 Iowa State with a buzzer-beater to reach Big 12 final

Arizona’s Jaden Bradley hit a fall-away jumper at the buzzer, sending second-ranked Arizona to an 82-80 victory over No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday night

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No. 6 UConn beats Georgetown 67-51 to set up a Big East final clash against No. 13 St. John's

Braylon Mullins scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half, Jayden Ross hit a couple of momentum-stunting 3-pointers in the second, and sixth-ranked UConn defeated Georgetown 67-51 to set up a showdown of the top two seeds in the Big East Tournament final

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Old Dominion shooter was released from prison early after completing drug program

The man who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University completed a drug treatment program that allowed him early release from federal prison, even though he was convicted of a terrorism charge that should have disqualified him from that benefit

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No. 13 St. John's back in Big East title game after 78-68 win over Seton Hall at MSG

Zuby Ejiofor scored 20 points and No. 13 St. John’s beat Seton Hall 78-68 to reach the Big East Tournament title game for the second consecutive season

Arts|Crime|Education|World

Terror attacks at Michigan synagogue and Virginia university rattle sense of safety in American communities

Terror attacks at Michigan synagogue and Virginia university rattle sense of safety in American communities

Crime|Education|US

Prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen charged in death of teacher in prank

A Georgia prosecutor has dropped a vehicular homicide charge against a teen who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, his lawyer says

Education|Sports

Cincinnati firing men's basketball coach Wes Miller, AP sources say

Wes Miller will not be back as the University of Cincinnati’s men’s basketball coach, two people familiar with the move told The Associated Press

Crime|Education|US

One killed, two others hospitalized and gunman dead after shooting at Old Dominion University, school says

One victim died and two others are hospitalized after Thursday's shooting in Old Dominion University, university Police Chief Garrett Shelton said at a news conference. The shooter is also dead, Shelton said. CNN's Ryan Young reports.

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Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

A man has been charged with selling a stolen gun to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former member of the Army National Guard who used it to kill one person and wound two others at Old Dominion University

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Louisiana Tech football is on 2 league schedules amid its contentious departure from Conference USA

Louisiana Tech’s football team is currently listed on both the Sun Belt and Conference USA league schedules as the Bulldogs’ acrimonious departure from Conference USA drags out

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Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack

Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack

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Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case denies some efforts to limit media access

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on an Utah college campus was in court as a state judge denied some defense efforts to limit public access to certain documents

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'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways

'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways

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College student accused of letting her newborn die, burying baby in yard bonds out

College student accused of letting her newborn die, burying baby in yard bonds out

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The NCAA is warning schools about travel issues ahead of March Madness. It's not the first time

The NCAA is warning schools about potential travel headaches ahead of the men's and women's basketball tournaments

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Temple Israel was prepared for an attack. Jewish institutions have to be

Temple Israel was prepared for an attack. Jewish institutions have to be

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Pennsylvania mausoleum investigated in grave thefts linked to Jonathan Gerlach case

Pennsylvania mausoleum investigated in grave thefts linked to Jonathan Gerlach case

Crime|Education|Environment|US

Baltimore firefighters get special training to better handle wildfires

Baltimore firefighters get special training to better handle wildfires

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Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns

Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns

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Kids at Golisano Children's at UK get to paint their doctors in child life program activity

Kids at Golisano Children's at UK get to paint their doctors in child life program activity

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Checking in on Cole: Gallatin rallies around teen battling brain tumor with prayer vigil

Checking in on Cole: Gallatin rallies around teen battling brain tumor with prayer vigil

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'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free

'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free

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Big 12 ditching slippery glass floor for hardwood for rest of tournament

The Big 12 Conference is ditching its slippery new glass floor for a hardwood court for the final two days of the tournament

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

A film charity has uncovered two episodes of sci-fi series “Doctor Who” that were long believed lost

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North Texas dads raise thousands to buy new car for beloved elementary crossing guard: "Everybody loves her"

North Texas dads raise thousands to buy new car for beloved elementary crossing guard: "Everybody loves her"

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

I was teaching virtue and knowledge while lying on the side

While rationalizing deception is easy to do, developing the virtue of truthfulness is not.

Crime|Education

Nearly 1 in 3 missing children in the US are Black, driving Pennsylvania and other states to propose ‘Ebony Alerts’ to ensure equal protection and public safety

Black children who go missing are often labeled as runaways, which excludes them from the Amber Alert system.

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When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination

The war on terror is among the Middle East conflicts that sparked a rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discriminatory incidents in the US.

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Bracket Watch: Arkansas does the bubble a favor by ending Oklahoma's run in the SEC Tournament

The teams on the bubble are suddenly big fans of Darius Acuff Jr. The Arkansas guard scored 37 points Friday night to help the Razorbacks hold off Oklahoma 82-79 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals

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While the US government is investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, academic researchers studying them face stigma

Surveys have found that researchers studying UAPs can face pushback from mentors and colleagues, even from people who think it’s an important line of research.

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Terror suspect in deadly Old Dominion shooting in Virginia was subdued by students, officials say

Terror suspect in deadly Old Dominion shooting in Virginia was subdued by students, officials say

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ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt

The FBI says ROTC students subdued and killed a gunman who yelled “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire in a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University

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Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away

One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel

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When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews

In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.

Crime|Education|Environment

Neighbors say deadly dog attack that killed beloved cat follows years of complaints

Neighbors say deadly dog attack that killed beloved cat follows years of complaints

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Woman demands answers after teen caught on Ring camera kicking her door

Woman demands answers after teen caught on Ring camera kicking her door

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species

Education|Entertainment

Family shares journey from painful history to unity

Family shares journey from painful history to unity

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'Just horrible': Mother says daughter with special needs was assaulted by school bus aide

'Just horrible': Mother says daughter with special needs was assaulted by school bus aide

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School shootings in the US: Fast facts

School shootings in the US: Fast facts

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Man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say

Man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say

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Iowa BBQ restaurant empowers special needs workers with job skills

Iowa BBQ restaurant empowers special needs workers with job skills

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Author is inspired to share lessons from her pet goose

Author is inspired to share lessons from her pet goose

Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Nearly 200-year-old mystery surrounding sign embedded in tree revealed to be unsolvable

Nearly 200-year-old mystery surrounding sign embedded in tree revealed to be unsolvable

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After 56 years, couple to dismantle beloved model train display, donate the proceeds

After 56 years, couple to dismantle beloved model train display, donate the proceeds

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Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation

Ohio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university’s president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role

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Students use theater to explore Holocaust's lessons and confront modern-day hate

Students use theater to explore Holocaust's lessons and confront modern-day hate

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After years of growth, Georgia’s film industry hits a painful reset

Georgia’s film industry is struggling

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PGA Superstore tees up fun for patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

PGA Superstore tees up fun for patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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Detroit boy, 9, says substitute teacher struck him and had students restrain him at school

Detroit boy, 9, says substitute teacher struck him and had students restrain him at school

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Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and returning it to South Africa

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Elderly couple identified as the 2 killed in Indiana during suspected tornado touchdown

Elderly couple identified as the 2 killed in Indiana during suspected tornado touchdown

Economy|Education|Health

Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children

A combination of Colorado state tax credits for low-income families is predicted to lift more than 50,000 children out of poverty.

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‘Hamnet’ is making audiences break down in tears – and upending beliefs about male grief

The Oscar-nominated film about Shakespeare’s son explores how men and women mourn differently – and how ‘Hamlet’ may have transformed a father’s private sorrow into enduring art.

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Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load

As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.

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Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

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China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation

China has adopted a sweeping ethnic unity law that critics say tightens assimilation and weakens minority rights

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’

From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.

Business|Education

In rural America, a teacher pipeline from abroad starts to dry up

Rural school districts say the Trump administration’s visa changes are jeopardizing a key source of teachers

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Arizona State not renewing coach Bobby Hurley's contract after 11 up-and-down seasons

Bobby Hurley’s tenure as Arizona State’s coach is over after 11 up-and-down seasons

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Georgia police rescue runaway tortoise near school

Georgia police rescue runaway tortoise near school

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

A 12-year-old Georgia girl dies days after collapsing following a fight near a school bus stop

Police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old girl who was hospitalized after a fistfight near a school bus stop in her neighborhood

Crime|Education|MidEast|World

Sources: US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence

The US military accidentally struck an Iranian elementary school, in an attack that state media said killed at least 168 children and 14 teachers, likely due to outdated information about a nearby naval base, according to two sources briefed on the preliminary findings of an ongoing military investigation. In response to a request for comment, a Defense Intelligence Agency spokesperson said, “The incident is under investigation; we defer to the Pentagon for further comment.” A spokesperson for US Central Command also declined to comment on the preliminary findings, citing the ongoing investigation.

Education|Political

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data

A coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions

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A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI

There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm

Education|MidEast|Political|World

US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say

US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say

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Boutique hosts fashion show to support child abuse survivors

Boutique hosts fashion show to support child abuse survivors

Education|Environment|Science|Travel|US

First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species

First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species

Business|Crime|Economy|Education

Los Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probe

The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools who’s on paid leave during a federal investigation, denies any wrongdoing and asks to be reinstated as head of the nation’s second-largest district

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Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh reverend accused of stealing baseball cards

Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh reverend accused of stealing baseball cards

Education|Environment|Science

DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans

DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans

Arts|Education|World

Early photos of enslaved people in 1850 head home from Harvard to South Carolina museum

Harvard University has handed over rare 1850 photos of enslaved people to a museum in Charleston

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart

Education|Health|Political|Science

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment

Arts|Education|Election|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid

Jill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” as she breaks her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats who were concerned about his age and viability against Republican Donald Trump

Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Parents advocating for bill to allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned athletic events

Parents advocating for bill to allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned athletic events

Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Political

Patriots and loyalists both rallied around St. Patrick’s Day during the Revolutionary War

By the Revolutionary War in the late 1770s, those marking the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death on March 17 included Irish immigrants in the Continental Army and those serving the British Redcoats.

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Man helps sibling escape house fire

Man helps sibling escape house fire

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Meet the dog helping kids build reading confidence one story at a time

Meet the dog helping kids build reading confidence one story at a time

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Former patient makes book nook for hospital

Former patient makes book nook for hospital

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Syracuse fires coach Adrian Autry following 3 unsuccessful seasons in post-Jim Boeheim era

Adrian Autry has been fired as head basketball coach at Syracuse after three largely unsuccessful seasons