After the deadly Grand Canyon flood, a geologist and avid hiker explains what nature lovers need to prepare and watch for to stay safe.
September 04, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the school system in Kansas City, Kansas, over its policies on transgender students
September 02, 2026A new academic year has started across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter
September 01, 2026Debate over turning public national park land into private profit dates back more than a century.
September 03, 2026Targeted grazing is gaining interest as fire risk rises, particularly in hard-to-manage areas of the Western US. But it isn’t always as simple as it seems.
September 02, 2026A ‘green’ building has to last for its intentionally small carbon footprint to pay off. That includes surviving flood, storm or wildfire damage.
September 01, 2026Scientists went to the heart of the El Niño pattern to learn from living and fossil corals. The results show El Niño’s intensifying coincides with global warming.
August 28, 2026Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The head of Purdue’s fire lab explains the health risks and what can help.
August 27, 2026The abrupt disappearance of a lake is one clear sign that the ice below is melting, and a clue to wider permafrost changes.
August 26, 2026Extended producer responsibility policies are gaining steam in the US, but what they entail can differ widely from state to state.
August 25, 2026Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.
August 25, 2026A fish-finding expedition not only detects unexpected species but also uncovers a living link to Missouri’s geological past.
August 24, 2026Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.
August 20, 2026Disasters weaken support systems that take years to rebuild, at the same time people caught in them are under extraordinary financial and psychological stress.
August 18, 2026Clear communication is the secret sauce to safe and effective treatment.
September 01, 2026Viewing trust as behaviors, not feelings, can help explain why some heed Aaron Rodgers’ advice over Dr. Fauci’s – and what experts can do about it.
August 31, 2026You can build resilience that will work with the changing rhythms in your life.
August 26, 2026Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.
August 21, 2026New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
August 21, 2026Novel treatments include mental exercises to boost cognitive function, as well as strategies that help people with schizophrenia understand the emotions of others.
August 20, 2026When a person’s story about a traumatic event seems fuzzy, they may be experiencing the nuances of how their brain processes trauma.
August 19, 2026Decades of disaster research show how catastrophes strain communities – and reveal the connections that help people endure.
September 03, 2026On Election Day, you go to vote – and you’re told you’re not registered or you’re not eligible to vote. A civil rights lawyer provides a guide so voters can know their rights to cast a ballot.
September 02, 2026Research shows that humans are susceptible to simple stories and biased toward arguments that fit their current perspectives. Here’s how to confront those tendencies.
September 01, 2026Indictments of a longtime extremism researcher and her former organization raise a crucial question for researchers in the field: What are the ethical limits on research about often-dangerous groups?
August 31, 2026Detroit voice actor turns a lifelong love of superheroes into a thriving career
September 08, 2026A team of historians, archaeologists and forensic anthropologists is trying to identify 15 German soldiers who were unceremoniously dumped in a ditch after trying to help the British capture Philadelphia.
August 28, 2026President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order aimed at his long-held goal of abolishing the U.S.
March 06, 2025A change in popes is a complicated process
May 07, 2025The FBI under the leadership of Director Kash Patel has made fighting violent crime and illegal immigration top priorities
June 09, 2025Before Juneteenth, volunteers are working to preserve Underground Railroad history in this Pennsylvania town
June 17, 2025What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered
June 19, 2025Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous
July 04, 2025The Supreme Court said that President Donald Trump may proceed with his plan to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education in the latest win for the White House at the conservative high court. CNN chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid reports.
July 15, 2025Woman sentenced to 180 years for setting Maryland townhouse on fire, killing three roommates
July 22, 2025A federal judge in Oregon has issued an injunction temporarily stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to humanities councils around the country
August 07, 2025‘A movement taking shape’: Many US retirees are looking to move abroad. Here are the best countries for them
August 22, 2025Chief Justice John Roberts is temporarily keeping in place the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid
September 10, 2025See who won at the Emmy Awards
September 15, 2025On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.
September 18, 2025A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country
September 23, 2025Post Helene, food sources are attracting bears to one neighborhood
September 30, 2025A federal judge in Rhode Island on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $233 million in counterterrorism grant funds for Democratic-led
October 01, 2025Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses
October 03, 2025New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough
October 05, 2025'Letters from Home': Honor Flight recreates Vietnam War mail call
October 11, 2025Pennsylvania State Police to look into incident involving insulin, glass contaminating shaved ice at school event
October 18, 2025'Walking America Couple" pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection
November 14, 2025The embattled acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Richardson, will step down after hurricane season following months of public controversy and internal frustration.
November 18, 2025Will the universe keep existing forever? An astrophysicist explains how scientists aren’t entirely sure, but they can make predictions.
November 24, 2025‘Small but Mighty’: 5-year-old boy saves family from house fire
December 06, 2025Hundreds pay tribute to Oakland coach John Beam in first organized memorial since killing
December 07, 2025The latest shooting on a college campus in the U.S. unfolded Saturday at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island
December 14, 2025Maine high school student accused of having a hit list, researching weapons
December 20, 2025Paramedic crochets hats for newborns amid rise in pre-hospital births
February 20, 2026UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research
February 20, 2026Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information
March 05, 2026Supercell thunderstorms, explained
March 05, 2026Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on children are studying a deposition from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
March 05, 2026The LA city council has voted unanimously to designate the the so-called “Brady Bunch” house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument
March 05, 2026As the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role policing discrimination in America’s schools
March 05, 2026Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly
March 05, 2026Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap
March 05, 20263 women found dead, suspect remains at large
March 05, 2026Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home
March 05, 2026A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.
March 05, 2026From Earth spinning on its axis and orbiting the Sun to it precessing like a top, lots of factors affect which stars you can see in the sky.
March 05, 2026Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.
March 05, 2026Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles
March 05, 2026Florida taxpayers face billion-dollar bill for Alligator Alcatraz
March 06, 2026Quakertown residents say "trust has been broken" after clash between police chief and students during protest
March 06, 202628-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases
March 06, 2026'Loved her students fiercely': California community honors beloved teacher Shelley Snyder
March 06, 2026Glendale teen mistakenly declared dead reunites with firefighters who saved him
March 06, 2026A man linked to white supremacist movements has pleaded guilty to setting a fire that destroyed part of a historic social justice center in Tennessee
April 14, 2026Tree service surprises teen mentee on 14th birthday
April 14, 2026The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger
April 14, 2026A judge says an Army veteran accused of leaking classified information about an elite commando unit will be released while awaiting a possible trial
April 14, 2026Doctor delivers two sets of twins on his birthday at Westmoreland Hospital
April 14, 2026A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.
April 03, 2026San Clemente neighborhood officially removes racist housing covenant after nearly a century
April 14, 2026An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation
April 13, 2026Historic church tied to Harry S. Truman opens time capsule 50 years later
April 13, 2026NASA spacecrafts rotate like rotisserie chicken because of KC scientist
April 13, 2026Attorney offers free services to rape victims
April 13, 2026Senior living community honors late Air Force veteran with newly remodeled lounge space
April 13, 2026More details on woman accused of firing shots at Oceanfront shooting: Docs
April 13, 2026Veteran known for waving at school buses gets special birthday surprise
April 13, 2026Kansas runner to honor father with Boston Marathon race 50 years later
April 13, 2026The Dallas Wings are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft for the second straight year
April 13, 2026'She plays too:' Family uses love for hockey to encourage women in sports
April 13, 2026Heartfelt sendoff held for teacher stepping down to fight incurable nerve disease
April 13, 2026Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market
April 13, 2026Restaurant Kristen's Kitchen partners with Commonwealth Autism to create inclusive workplace
April 13, 2026A new mapping tool allows local governments, conservation groups and landowners to understand how their land-use decisions affect wildlife and natural resources.
April 13, 2026Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.
April 13, 2026The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home
April 13, 2026School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.
April 13, 2026More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why
April 10, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class
April 13, 2026Pat's Run began in 2004 as a way to honor the legacy of Pat Tillman, who walked away from an NFL career to serve his country in the wake of Sept. 11
April 12, 2026The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.
March 31, 2026Suspect remains at large after deadly shooting at Natomas High School, officials say
April 13, 2026Mother of man with special needs attacked by teens in Massachusetts is "absolutely furious" with court ruling
April 12, 2026Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space
April 12, 2026America’s history is being seen through different lenses as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary
April 12, 2026Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed on a deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines “for many years to come,” according to athletic director Warde Manuel
April 12, 2026Many young voters say politics isn’t delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition
April 09, 2026Detroit works to create safe zones, programs for minors after recent teen takeovers
April 12, 2026A space historian explains how the Artemis II crew reimagined some Apollo-era photos and found spectacular new angles.
April 11, 2026How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
April 10, 2026IBM to pay $17 million in anti-DEI settlement
April 11, 2026'I'm making history.' Sacramento space scientist's hand in Artemis II mission
April 10, 2026Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled her last budget, a $21.2 billion gross operating spending plan that is sure to erupt into battles on the District Council and Capitol Hill, where Republican lawmakers have shown a growing willingness to interject themselves into local affairs
April 11, 2026IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China
April 11, 2026Inside school discipline decisions after bathroom harassment case
April 11, 2026From Final Four to roster rebuild
April 11, 2026Body of airman killed during Iran war, Tech Sgt. Pruitt, returns to Bardstown
April 11, 2026As childhood vaccination rates in Allegheny County decline, The Conversation asked experts why parents are opting out and how to protect vaccination policy.
April 10, 2026Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife
April 11, 2026Office of the Child Advocate increasing oversight of youth detention center amid recent concerns of ‘illegal practices’
April 11, 2026Engineer develops missing person tool after monthslong search for father
April 11, 2026The FAA wants video gamers to be the next generation of air traffic controllers
April 11, 2026Two public schools students detained, deported by ICE
April 10, 2026
