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Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

When government officials hold prayer services, quote scripture and engage in religious proselytizing at the workplace, is it religious freedom – or an old-fashioned First Amendment violation?

April 15, 2026

Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

Business|Education|Political|World

US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates

A federal judge on Tuesday declined to approve a Trump administration-crafted settlement that would have allowed churches and other houses of worship to endorse

April 01, 2026

US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates

Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade

Hundreds of Serbian students clashed with police on Tuesday during a protest

April 01, 2026

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab

April 01, 2026

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

April 17, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Naples girl who suffers brain bleed meets the person who made hospital days a little brighter

April 17, 2026

Education|Technology

Students swap screens for stories. Dallas ISD book checkouts soar amid state's first cellphone ban for public schools

April 17, 2026

Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jaafar Jackson, members of Jackson 5 appear at special screening of "Michael" in Gary, Indiana

April 17, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Health

'They took everything away': Mom's SNAP benefits canceled after losing child support

April 17, 2026

'I was so scared,' Teen attacked on way home from high school speaks out

April 17, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Neighbor helps find missing woman, loses UTV to a fire after rescue effort

April 17, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

April 23, 2025

Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to

April 02, 2026

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

April 17, 2026

Australia|Crime|Education|Health|World

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity

A man accused of one of Australia's worst ever mass shootings on Thursday lost a bid to prevent media from reporting the identities of his family.

April 02, 2026

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity

Crime|Education

Police say teen shot father in school car line after argument

April 17, 2026

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

April 17, 2026

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering

April 16, 2026

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Boeing hiring more than 100 factory workers a week to boost output, replace retirees

Boeing is hiring around 100 to 140 factory workers a week, the highest pace since 2024, as the U.S. jetmaker replaces retirees and

April 16, 2026

Boeing hiring more than 100 factory workers a week to boost output, replace retirees

Crime|Education|Political|World

Settlers block Palestinian pupils' path to West Bank school with barbed wire

Dozens of Palestinian children have been unable to go to school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank this week because of barbed wire

April 16, 2026

Settlers block Palestinian pupils' path to West Bank school with barbed wire

Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen

April 16, 2026

Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

April 16, 2026

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

Crime|Education|Environment|Health

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

April 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

TPG invests $100 million in student mobility company Zum

Private equity firm TPG has made a $100 million investment in Zum, in a deal that values the student transportation company at around $1.7 billion

April 16, 2026

TPG invests $100 million in student mobility company Zum

Crime|Education|Europe|World

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say

A 14-year-old student who shot dead eight fellow pupils at a school in Turkey had used an image referencing a 2014 U.S. mass killer, Elliot Rodger, on his WhatsApp profile

April 16, 2026

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say

Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

April 16, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

Dance instructor turns cancer battle into a mission of movement and hope

April 16, 2026

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

The sight and sound of Iranian rockets arcing overhead have become near-daily for the Palestinian Ghanem family, expelled by the Israeli military

April 02, 2026

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Deputies arrest 3, including 13-year-old, after allegedly fleeing in stolen vehicles

April 16, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog

April 16, 2026

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Education|Europe|Health|Technology

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

Greek mother Georgia Efstathiou has tried everything to loosen the grip that social media has on her 14-year-old son: heart-to-

April 02, 2026

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Bryson Tiller bolts Kansas for rival Missouri after a breakout freshman season

Bryson Tiller is leaving Kansas for bitter rival Missouri

April 16, 2026

Bryson Tiller bolts Kansas for rival Missouri after a breakout freshman season

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

He’s taught millions about unhealthy attachments. Now, he wants to help you become secure

April 16, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut

Major League Baseball is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier

April 15, 2026

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut

Crime|Education|Political|World

Yale report links Russian oil sector to child deportation from Ukraine

Leading Russian state oil and gas companies Rosneft and Gazprom supported wartime camps where more than 2,000 Ukrainian children were taken,

April 03, 2026

Yale report links Russian oil sector to child deportation from Ukraine

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says

A new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education

April 16, 2026

Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says

Trump issues executive order to bolster college sports rules

U.S.

April 04, 2026

Trump issues executive order to bolster college sports rules

Africa|Education|Travel|World

Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “handful of tyrants” exploiting Earth through war and greed

April 16, 2026

Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon

Education

Trump administration can't make colleges provide race-related data, judge rules

The Trump administration cannot force public universities in 17 U.S. states to turn

April 04, 2026

Trump administration can't make colleges provide race-related data, judge rules

Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor Orban

April 06, 2026

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole

April 16, 2026

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

Americas|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

A lost icon: The American chestnut and its central place in the eastern landscape

The American chestnut is a singular, iconic tree of the eastern United States

April 16, 2026

A lost icon: The American chestnut and its central place in the eastern landscape

Education|Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology

Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers

By letting people make choices and experience the outcomes of those choices, gaming provides a much more hands-on way of learning about health.

April 16, 2026

Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers

Education|Health|Science

Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it

Students guessed how their school would handle sexual misconduct based on how their university had previously responded to anti-LGBTQ+ incidents and other kinds of harm.

April 16, 2026

Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it

Business|Education|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments

U.S.

April 16, 2026

US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments

Education|Environment|Health

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents

April 16, 2026

Education|Environment|Health

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

April 16, 2026

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops

Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council

April 16, 2026

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops

Arts|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"

April 16, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix debuts new 'Playground' gaming app for kids

Netflix doubled down on its gaming efforts on Monday, launching a new app called "Netflix Playground" that would feature games built around popular

April 07, 2026

Netflix debuts new 'Playground' gaming app for kids

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.

April 06, 2026

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

U.S.

April 07, 2026

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the

April 06, 2026

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Education|World

Florida governor signs 'terrorist' designation law, raises free speech and due process concerns

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure that gave him and other state officials the power to designate groups as "terrorist

April 07, 2026

Florida governor signs 'terrorist' designation law, raises free speech and due process concerns

US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and

April 08, 2026

US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences

India’s Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could also trigger a sweeping redrawing of electoral boundaries and heighten political tensions

April 16, 2026

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences

Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms

Floodwaters from record rainfall in Wisconsin have inundated streets, trapping drivers and forcing officials to close sections of a highway

April 15, 2026

Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

April 16, 2026

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Education

'Out of many, one,' says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

From its earliest days as a country, the diverse United States has aspired to unity

April 16, 2026

'Out of many, one,' says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here

Young Western social media users are embracing a “very Chinese time” of their lives, and China’s government is keen to use this moment to boost the country’s cultural influence worldwide

April 16, 2026

The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here

NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19

The NCAA confirmed it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years for Division I competition starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first

April 16, 2026

NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

April 16, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe

Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was

April 16, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house

A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on William Shakespeare's life in London

April 16, 2026

New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house

Crime|Education|US

Sonia Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ public comments about Brett Kavanaugh on immigration

April 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

A U.S. historians' organization and a government transparency group are suing President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a

April 07, 2026

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

Education|Europe|Political|World

Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.

April 08, 2026

Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15

Business|Education|Technology|World

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's

December 09, 2025

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

The security guard at Camp Mystic the night of last year’s deadly flood has acknowledged that if there was a general evacuation order early in the storm, lives could've been saved

April 16, 2026

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

Education

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Melania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program

April 15, 2026

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Education|Health|Technology|World

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, calls on EU action

Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep

April 08, 2026

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, calls on EU action

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home

April 16, 2026

Arts|Education|Travel|World

Sharing ancient roots and distrust of the US, many in China are suddenly really into Iran

April 16, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protections

The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users

April 16, 2026

Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protections

Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Carney speaks with Artemis II crew as Canada’s first lunar astronaut makes history

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to astronauts on the Artemis II mission on Wednesday, celebrating the first Canadian to fly around the moon and marking a lighter

April 09, 2026

Carney speaks with Artemis II crew as Canada’s first lunar astronaut makes history

Education|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people

April 16, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Mount Holyoke’s corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its ‘rotting flesh’ stench

Crowds gathered at Mount Holyoke College’s Talcott Greenhouse to witness the rare bloom of “Pangy,” a corpse flower known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh

April 15, 2026

Mount Holyoke’s corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its ‘rotting flesh’ stench

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

BYD shuns price war in South Africa to build EV brand

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is deliberately avoiding a price war in South Africa as competition ramps up in the continent's second biggest

April 15, 2026

Business|Education|Political|Travel|World

Pope, attacked again by Trump, tells Cameroon 'rich and powerful' threaten peace

Pope Leo on Wednesday urged Cameroon's government to root out corruption and resist "the whims of the rich and powerful", in

April 15, 2026

Pope, attacked again by Trump, tells Cameroon 'rich and powerful' threaten peace

Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans

April 16, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis

April 16, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Sports

11-year-old golfer takes shot at Augusta stage

April 16, 2026

Crime|Education|US|Videos|World

Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackle, disarm gunman as students flee

Newly released video shows a high school principal in Oklahoma tackling and disarming a former student who entered the lobby of the school and began firing a pistol

April 15, 2026

Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackle, disarm gunman as students flee

Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors

April 15, 2026

Over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad face drastic aid cuts, UN says

More than a million Sudanese refugees face drastic cuts in life-saving aid such as food and water unless donors fill a funding shortfall of over $400 million,

April 09, 2026

Over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad face drastic aid cuts, UN says

Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Russia brands Nobel-winning rights group Memorial an extremist movement

Russia's Supreme Court designated human rights group Memorial as an "extremist" movement on Thursday, a move the group said marked

April 09, 2026

Russia brands Nobel-winning rights group Memorial an extremist movement

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

April 15, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family

April 15, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Parents organize own gathering in response to planned 'teen takeover'

April 15, 2026

Crime|Education|World

Israeli settlers block Palestinian kids' path to school with tear gas and barbed wire

Palestinian schoolchildren trying to return to class this week for the first time since the Iran war started were blocked by an impromptu barbed wire fence erected overnight by Israeli settlers

April 15, 2026

Israeli settlers block Palestinian kids' path to school with tear gas and barbed wire

Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political

Jeffrey Epstein's ties to politicians, business titans and other figures

The U.S.

February 03, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein's ties to politicians, business titans and other figures

Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree

For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting,

April 10, 2026

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree

Education|Health|Political|US

University of Michigan's next president has brain cancer so won't take job

The next president at the University of Michigan says he can’t take the job because of brain cancer

April 15, 2026

University of Michigan's next president has brain cancer so won't take job

How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration

The largest restored wetlands in Massachusetts now cover hundreds of acres of what used to be cranberry farms

April 15, 2026

How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks

April 09, 2026

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

U.S.

April 10, 2026

US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

Crime|Education|World

Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days

A student has opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey, killing nine people and wounding 13 others

April 15, 2026

Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days

Crime|Education|Europe|World

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

April 15, 2026

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape

All-women groups, whether in sports, music or business, are consistently underpaid compared to men. They’re seen as more threatening to the status quo.

April 15, 2026

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape

Education|Environment|Science

Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle

People who are trying to fish – or manage the ecosystems – in darker waters may need to adapt to different water conditions.

April 15, 2026

Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle

Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules

Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit by Massachusetts' attorney general alleging the company designed its Instagram social media platform to addict children,

April 10, 2026

Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and

April 09, 2026

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

Education|Environment|Science

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

April 15, 2026

Crime|Education

Central Michigan University student banned from campus after "concerning" social media messages

April 15, 2026

Education|Health

Now 5, Minnesota boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress

April 15, 2026

Business|Education|Science|Technology|World

Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

At 12 years old, Naia Butler-Craig decided she wanted to be an astronaut. Each time she walked into St.

April 11, 2026

Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison

The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV

April 15, 2026

Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison

Economy|Education|Political|World

Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away

Dearborn, Michigan, home to the nation's largest Arab American community, is grappling with ongoing crises

April 15, 2026

Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away

Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede

Haiti declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and

April 13, 2026

Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede

Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says

Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok need to take action to stop young users wasting hours mindlessly scrolling never-ending videos, British Prime Minister

April 13, 2026

Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says

Arts|Education|Science|Technology

Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training

The two professional photography instructors who trained Artemis II astronauts to take pictures of the moon and Earth during their historic lunar flyby

April 15, 2026

Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training

Education|Europe|Political|World

Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West

When anti-government protests began in Georgia in late 2024, Luka Mishveladze started sleeping on the floor at his university building to be closer

April 15, 2026

Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West

Business|Education|Environment|Political|World

Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against

April 13, 2026

Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

April 14, 2026

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

Crime|Education|World

Former student opens fire in school in Turkey, wounding 16, governor says

A teenager opened fire at a high school in Turkey's southeastern province of Sanliurfa on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people including students and teachers

April 14, 2026

Former student opens fire in school in Turkey, wounding 16, governor says

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Technology

In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks

At Indian startup Pronto's training hub, women hone their chopping and mopping skills while learning how to send SOS signals if they

April 14, 2026

In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks

Economy|Education|Health|World

'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows

Developing nations are paying tens of billions of dollars extra to fund infrastructure, education and health projects due to inadequate access to

April 14, 2026

'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows

Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

April 14, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber a week after rival's announcement of AI model

OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled GPT-5.4-Cyber, a variant of its latest flagship model fine-tuned specifically for defensive cybersecurity work, following rival Anthropic's announcement

April 15, 2026

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber a week after rival's announcement of AI model

Crime|Education|Health

WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot

April 15, 2026

House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington

An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., was approved by the House Tuesday

April 14, 2026

House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington

Economy|Education|Entertainment

Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year

Hampshire College, which includes documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced it is closing later this year

April 15, 2026

Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been placed on probation for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her

April 14, 2026

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair

Education|Political|US|World

Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness

Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program

April 15, 2026

Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness

Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users

December 06, 2025

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

April 15, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|US|World

Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested

April 15, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report

The most popular last names in the U.S. might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of 2020s

April 14, 2026

Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report

Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coaches

Thanks to money and technology, the MLB and NCAA versions of baseball have never been more similar

April 15, 2026

Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coaches

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Neighbor battles Parkinson's with Bob Ross style paintings as Nebraska sees highest rates

April 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Woman creates free tool, new AI-powered grant-writing app

April 15, 2026

Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat

Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

April 14, 2026

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

Dozens gather for vigil in honor of girl, 10, fatally struck by car in Massachusetts

April 15, 2026

Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping

April 14, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|US

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate

U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze has been appointed to a second one-year term by the Library of Congress

April 14, 2026

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Households once confident they could afford energy costs are at risk of falling behind on their bills and are making hard trade-offs to keep the lights on.

April 14, 2026

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|US

'It was like a war zone': Ottawa couple recalls sheltering from Monday night tornado

April 14, 2026

Crime|Education|World

Teenage gunman opens fire at a school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself

An assailant has opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey before killing himself

April 14, 2026

Teenage gunman opens fire at a school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself

Business|Education

Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff

Los Angeles schools avoided a strike as the school district and the union representing support staff reached a tentative deal

April 14, 2026

Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff

Arts|Education|World

A forgotten archive of art school applications tells the stories of young Jews fleeing the Nazis

April 14, 2026

Education|Europe|World

‘Colossal’ pressure: How Russia is targeting university students for military recruitment

April 14, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star

April 13, 2026

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

The 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, 2026

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Tar Heels' Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect

North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called “the most fun year of my life” playing for the Tar Heels

April 14, 2026

Tar Heels' Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect

Crime|Education|Environment

Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons

A 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, 2026

Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons

Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Tree service surprises teen mentee on 14th birthday

April 14, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|World

Ex-Army contractor, accused of leaking classified information, to be released to home detention

A 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, 2026

Ex-Army contractor, accused of leaking classified information, to be released to home detention

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Doctor delivers two sets of twins on his birthday at Westmoreland Hospital

April 14, 2026

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

San Clemente neighborhood officially removes racist housing covenant after nearly a century

April 14, 2026

Education

Historic church tied to Harry S. Truman opens time capsule 50 years later

April 13, 2026

Education|Interview|Science|Technology

NASA spacecrafts rotate like rotisserie chicken because of KC scientist

April 13, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Senior living community honors late Air Force veteran with newly remodeled lounge space

April 13, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

More details on woman accused of firing shots at Oceanfront shooting: Docs

April 13, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Attorney offers free services to rape victims

April 13, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Veteran known for waving at school buses gets special birthday surprise

April 13, 2026

Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

An 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, 2026

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Kansas runner to honor father with Boston Marathon race 50 years later

April 13, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

'She plays too:' Family uses love for hockey to encourage women in sports

April 13, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Heartfelt sendoff held for teacher stepping down to fight incurable nerve disease

April 13, 2026

Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market

April 13, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Restaurant Kristen's Kitchen partners with Commonwealth Autism to create inclusive workplace

April 13, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows

A new mapping tool allows local governments, conservation groups and landowners to understand how their land-use decisions affect wildlife and natural resources.

April 13, 2026

How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

Legal 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, 2026

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do

School 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, 2026

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

April 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

New 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, 2026

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

Crime|Education|Health|World

Suspect remains at large after deadly shooting at Natomas High School, officials say

April 13, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space

April 12, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Mother of man with special needs attacked by teens in Massachusetts is "absolutely furious" with court ruling

April 12, 2026

Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at annual Pat's Run

Pat'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, 2026

Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at annual Pat's Run

Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Travel

Mississippi reveals its full history for America's anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

America’s history is being seen through different lenses as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary

April 12, 2026

Mississippi reveals its full history for America's anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Michigan AD says Dusty May has agreed on deal to stay Wolverines coach 'for many years to come'

Michigan 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, 2026

Michigan AD says Dusty May has agreed on deal to stay Wolverines coach 'for many years to come'

Business|Education|Finance|Political

What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections

Many young voters say politics isn’t delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition

April 09, 2026

What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections

Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political

Detroit works to create safe zones, programs for minors after recent teen takeovers

April 12, 2026

Arts|Education|Science|Technology|Travel

Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the visual story of their lunar journey – and update some classic Apollo images

A space historian explains how the Artemis II crew reimagined some Apollo-era photos and found spectacular new angles.

April 11, 2026

Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the visual story of their lunar journey – and update some classic Apollo images

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

IBM to pay $17 million in anti-DEI settlement

April 11, 2026

Crime|Education|News|US

School shootings in the US: Fast facts

September 22, 2023

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Science

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

April 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending

Washington 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, 2026

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending

Crime|Education

Inside school discipline decisions after bathroom harassment case

April 11, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Texas exodus as women's Final Four team sees key players hit transfer portal

From Final Four to roster rebuild

April 11, 2026

Texas exodus as women's Final Four team sees key players hit transfer portal

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Body of airman killed during Iran war, Tech Sgt. Pruitt, returns to Bardstown

April 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

April 11, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

'I'm making history.' Sacramento space scientist's hand in Artemis II mission

April 10, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political

Office of the Child Advocate increasing oversight of youth detention center amid recent concerns of ‘illegal practices’

April 11, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Engineer develops missing person tool after monthslong search for father

April 11, 2026

Business|Education|Science|Technology|World

The FAA wants video gamers to be the next generation of air traffic controllers

April 11, 2026

Education

Two public schools students detained, deported by ICE

April 10, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Alabama's spring game offers a glimpse of the Tide's next starting QB, Mack or Russell

Alabama didn’t need to turn to the transfer portal or the recruiting trail to find a replacement for potential first-round draft pick Ty Simpson

April 10, 2026

Alabama's spring game offers a glimpse of the Tide's next starting QB, Mack or Russell

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

April 10, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun

A newly identified meteor shower reveals that intense heat is fragmenting a previously unknown asteroid as it passes too close to the Sun.

April 10, 2026

I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment

PEN America launches a US safety program for authors facing harassment

PEN America has launched the U.S. Safety Program to counter harassment against the literary community

April 10, 2026

PEN America launches a US safety program for authors facing harassment

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans

A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.

April 10, 2026

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans

Education|Health|Science

What declining vaccination rates mean for families in Allegheny County – where 1 in 3 kindergarten classrooms lack herd immunity for measles

As childhood vaccination rates in Allegheny County decline, The Conversation asked experts why parents are opting out and how to protect vaccination policy.

April 10, 2026

What declining vaccination rates mean for families in Allegheny County – where 1 in 3 kindergarten classrooms lack herd immunity for measles

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

April 10, 2026

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges

Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

April 10, 2026

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges

Economy|Education|Political|World

A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran

Donald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast — Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, protesters

April 10, 2026

A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran

Business|Education|Political|US|World

Agriculture secretary’s religious Easter message to all employees sparks internal backlash and a formal complaint

April 10, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

April 10, 2026

Crime|Education

Judge hears arguments in Minnesota school districts' lawsuit against ICE, DHS

April 10, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel

Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world

April 10, 2026

Business|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with restored building

Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs

April 10, 2026

Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with restored building

Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries

Plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures against a library funding agency have settled with the Justice Department

April 10, 2026

Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Former UFC champion uses MMA skills to patrol the South Florida streets as a police officer

April 10, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Nonprofit uses aviation program to support girls coping with loss

April 10, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Months after arrest, woman says she received birthday card signed by Wisconsin State Patrol; agency says they didn’t send it

April 10, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Sports|World

'I just started stabbing him:' Army ROTC cadets who killed ODU shooter speak publicly for the first time

April 10, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

In their 70s, brother, sister earn degrees after 40-year journey

April 10, 2026

Business|Education

Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firing

Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff

April 10, 2026

Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firing

Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion

Army ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time

April 10, 2026

Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.

Video of a sinkhole that swallowed two vehicles in Omaha, Nebraska captured attention around the world, but hundreds of others happen with little notice

April 09, 2026

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Man, 22, accused of forgery after he posed as teenager at high school, charges say

April 10, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Salem State student's 1986 murder mystery ends with life in prison for killer: "She is smiling right now."

April 10, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|World

The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say

Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative

April 09, 2026

The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'He would do anything': Community praises character of principal who stopped gunman

April 09, 2026

Education|Health|Technology|World

Greece moves to protect minors from social media with new ban for kids under 15

Greece has become the latest European Union country to unveil plans for a total social media ban for kids 15 and under

April 09, 2026

Greece moves to protect minors from social media with new ban for kids under 15

Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help

April 09, 2026

Business|Education|Political|Sports

NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduation

The Associated Press has learned an NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process

April 09, 2026

NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduation

Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Driver of school bus clipped by train facing 29 counts of child neglect charges

April 09, 2026

Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors

April 09, 2026

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.

April 03, 2026

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Psilocybin mushrooms are going mainstream, but scientific research and regulation lag behind

Psilocybin falls into a regulatory gray zone, with strict limitations around how it can be studied. As a result, very little is known about its health risks, despite its surging popularity.

April 09, 2026

Psilocybin mushrooms are going mainstream, but scientific research and regulation lag behind

Education|Science|Technology

Standards-based grading offers a different model of assessing student learning in the classroom

Standards-based grading provides a more transparent assessment of the extent the intended learning is happening in the classroom.

April 09, 2026

Standards-based grading offers a different model of assessing student learning in the classroom

Education|Health|Science|Technology

We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts are regulating student cellphones − here are the trends

A new law in Michigan requires school districts to make some choices about how to restrict cellphones.

April 09, 2026

We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts are regulating student cellphones − here are the trends

Education

Trump administration’s lawsuits against Harvard and UCLA have roots in a decades-old fight over civil rights law

In 1976, a small Christian college refused to comply with Title IX. The ensuing legal back-and-forth still matters today as the Trump administration places pressure on universities.

April 09, 2026

Trump administration’s lawsuits against Harvard and UCLA have roots in a decades-old fight over civil rights law

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Brooklyn-based taekwondo para athlete overcomes tragedy, homelessness to fight for gold

April 09, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

9-year-old Maryland boy with autism visits all 50 states to spread awareness across the country

April 09, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Warrants: Woman ran unlicensed child care, failed to report child's death

April 09, 2026

Elissa Slotkin is testing whether winning in Trump country is a winning message for Democrats

April 09, 2026

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

April 09, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space

April 09, 2026

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Political

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells The Associated Press in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue

April 08, 2026

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster

Crime|Education

Minnesota districts ask judge to restore limits on immigration enforcement near schools

Two Minnesota school districts and the state’s main teachers union have asked a federal judge to block a Trump administration change in policy that gave immigration authorities a freer hand to conduct enforcement actions in and near schools

April 09, 2026

Minnesota districts ask judge to restore limits on immigration enforcement near schools

Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law

April 09, 2026

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

April 09, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle

Colorado advocate supports birth parents during child protective services cases

April 09, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Argument over beer, TV stick ends in Florida teacher smashing can on woman's head, deputies say

April 09, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Should’ve put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer

April 09, 2026

Crime|Economy|Education|Political|Technology

Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot

April 09, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Family receives free accessible bathroom for disabled son

April 09, 2026

Education|Health|Sports

Teen with autism defies early diagnosis, thrives in college and athletics

April 09, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Prehistoric dice suggest that Native Americans may have been gaming since the last ice age

April 09, 2026

Arts|Education|Science|Technology

AI helps uncover ancient history on display at Utah Valley University

April 09, 2026

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills

April 09, 2026

Education|Environment|Science

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species

April 09, 2026

Crime|Education|Health

Principal recovering after being shot by former student; classes canceled Wednesday

April 08, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning

April 08, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports

Masters in bloom: More than azaleas and dogwood make up golf's most beautiful garden

Everyone knows about the azaleas and dogwoods at Augusta National during the Masters

April 08, 2026

Masters in bloom: More than azaleas and dogwood make up golf's most beautiful garden

Education|Environment|Science|Sports

Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River

April 08, 2026

Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop

April 08, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city

April 08, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Twins from Tosa make UW-La Crosse Eagles fly high

April 08, 2026

Arts|Education|Lifestyle|World

A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana

The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College is growing as Passover ends this year

April 08, 2026

A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past 40 years.

April 08, 2026

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

Teen basketball is for pros

April 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated

April 08, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

South Carolina's Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn's Auriemma

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament

April 08, 2026

South Carolina's Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn's Auriemma

Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor

California Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor

April 08, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor

Education

Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention

Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms

April 08, 2026

Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention

Trial to begin in lawsuit over fatal Los Angeles police shooting of 14-year-old girl in 2021

A wrongful-death lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Police Department for an officer’s fatal shooting of a 14-year-old in a clothing store is set to begin trial

April 08, 2026

Trial to begin in lawsuit over fatal Los Angeles police shooting of 14-year-old girl in 2021

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters

April 08, 2026

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Arts|Education|Election|Entertainment

How big of a tent do Democrats want? Hasan Piker is testing the limits in Michigan's Senate primary

Progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash

April 07, 2026

How big of a tent do Democrats want? Hasan Piker is testing the limits in Michigan's Senate primary

Crime|Education|Science|Technology|World

Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

A U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers have limited authority to cancel visas and can't do so for suspected smuggling of biological samples

April 08, 2026

Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Bucks' Doc Rivers hints that grandkids could have say in his coaching future

Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers, the NBA’s winningest active coach and someone ranking sixth on the league’s all-time victory list, hinted Tuesday that he might consider giving up his role on the sideline when this tumultuous Bucks season ends

April 08, 2026

Bucks' Doc Rivers hints that grandkids could have say in his coaching future

Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid

Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls

April 08, 2026

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Michael Malone takes over at North Carolina as the Tar Heels turn to an outsider from the NBA

North Carolina has hired NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program

April 08, 2026

Michael Malone takes over at North Carolina as the Tar Heels turn to an outsider from the NBA

Crime|Education|Health

High school principal shot in leg after confronting man with a gun, Oklahoma sheriff says

A high school principal in Oklahoma is in stable condition after being shot in the leg inside the school's lobby

April 08, 2026

High school principal shot in leg after confronting man with a gun, Oklahoma sheriff says

Business|Economy|Education

Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit

Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system’s president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should

April 07, 2026

Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit

Arts|Education|Sports

Students learning to play tennis without a court

April 08, 2026

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

April 08, 2026

Florida college student accused of burying her newborn baby turns herself in

April 08, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Technology

School buses stocked with lifesaving kits

April 08, 2026

Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

April 08, 2026

Education|Health|Political|Science

'It's saving his life': FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Kansas family

April 08, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Lone survivor and victims' families grieve loss of teenagers killed in crash

April 08, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion

April 08, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and Illinois

Michigan is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the 2025-26 season after winning the program’s first national championship in 37 years

April 08, 2026

Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and Illinois

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance

April 08, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Clicks and clacks, rhythms and beats: The tap shoe

You’ll never say you didn’t hear them coming: tap shoes, where plates are added to the soles allowing the wearer to make music with each step

April 07, 2026

Clicks and clacks, rhythms and beats: The tap shoe

Business|Economy|Education|Finance

In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black

They weren’t the most impressive-looking houses: boxy and small, two bedrooms with a living room and kitchen, no basement, tossed up one after another in assembly-line fashion

April 07, 2026

In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' spinoff 'The Testaments' is about girlhood in Gilead

“The Testaments,” a spinoff of “The Handmaid's Tale,” debuts Wednesday, continuing the story of Gilead

April 07, 2026

Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' spinoff 'The Testaments' is about girlhood in Gilead

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Crews respond to more than 40 fires in Ann Arbor following Michigan's national championship

April 07, 2026

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps

April 07, 2026

Arts|Education|Political|World

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

The Declaration of Independence isn’t just a philosophical breakup letter. It was a strategic move to secure vital support for America after its first declaration of war.

April 07, 2026

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

Arts|Education|Entertainment

¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! Speedy Gonzales set to make his triumphant return to the silver screen

The comeback story of ‘the fastest mouse in all of Mexico’ reveals how audiences – not cultural gatekeepers – shape the meaning of representation.

April 07, 2026

¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! Speedy Gonzales set to make his triumphant return to the silver screen

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value

When the NFL draft comes to town, Pittsburgh will be cast as a destination city – but that comes with risks, too.

April 07, 2026

Education

We teach at a Florida university that agreed to cooperate with ICE – and we worry that it is making our students feel less safe

At least 15 Florida state universities and colleges have signed agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that authorize campus police to carry out immigration enforcement.

April 07, 2026

We teach at a Florida university that agreed to cooperate with ICE – and we worry that it is making our students feel less safe

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Bernice King reflects on father's legacy at MLK Jr. wreath-laying ceremony in Atlanta: "It never gets easier"

April 07, 2026

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived

April 07, 2026

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

Atlanta Mayor calls for safe hangouts and parents to help as teen takeovers rise across the city

April 07, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Sports

Michael Malone’s reported move to UNC stuns the college basketball world

April 07, 2026

Education

Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes

An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade

April 07, 2026

Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn

April 06, 2026

Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

Crime|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank

Authorities in British Columbia have urged people to stay away from a rock face above a highway in the Canadian province where a Volkswagen Beetle shell was suspended in an apparent prank by engineering students

April 07, 2026

Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank

Education|US|World

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

The Education Department says it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students

April 07, 2026

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

Crime|Education|Health|World

Children make up half of Haiti’s gangs. They’re about to face a new foreign force.

April 07, 2026

Business|Education

Universities of Wisconsin board will vote on whether to fire system president who refused to quit

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has scheduled a Tuesday vote to consider firing the system’s president, who refused their offer to quietly resign because he said no reason had been given for the surprise ouster

April 07, 2026

Universities of Wisconsin board will vote on whether to fire system president who refused to quit

Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins transfer portal rush as 1,100 players enter on first day

Audi Crooks is one of nine Iowa State players who officially entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday on the first day it was open

April 07, 2026

Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins transfer portal rush as 1,100 players enter on first day

Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations

April 07, 2026

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Education|Entertainment|Sports

The bobblehead nun? Beloved Neumann University sister inspires unique fundraiser

April 07, 2026

Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

High schoolers to launch nonprofit that delivers free flowers to seniors

April 07, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Another sloppy women's Final Four feels like a missed opportunity for the sport

The women’s Final Four looked as though it might be a classic, featuring a quartet of the game’s marquee programs along with a number of veteran stars and iconic coaches

April 06, 2026

Another sloppy women's Final Four feels like a missed opportunity for the sport

Education|Entertainment|Sports

UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. relishes chance to finish college career against Michigan in title game

Coach Dusty May saw Tarris Reed Jr.’s potential on tape when he took the Michigan job

April 06, 2026

UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. relishes chance to finish college career against Michigan in title game

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Jellybeanville celebrates 65 years of Easter displays

April 06, 2026

Arts|Education|Health

Kansas schools creates choir class for special needs students

April 06, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Shield of Sisters aids military sexual trauma survivors at Fort Hood and beyond

April 06, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

From book bans to basement makeovers: 10 win I Love My Librarian Award for making a difference

The I Love My Librarian Award celebrates librarians making a difference

April 06, 2026

From book bans to basement makeovers: 10 win I Love My Librarian Award for making a difference

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Friends find kidney donors after years of searching

April 06, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests

April 06, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

9-year-old equestrian qualifies for national dressage competition

April 06, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health

Students receive free prom attire from nonprofit

April 06, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Shark attack survivor returns to beach as recovery continues

April 06, 2026

Arts|Education

Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

In the early days of the United States, Philly was a hotbed of conspiracy theories as fears grew that secret societies sought to dismantle religion’s influence on society.

April 06, 2026

Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it

MAP, NOMAP and 764 are among the coded terms that all speak to pedophilia. Here’s how families can stay ahead of the risk.

April 06, 2026

Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

The ‘flavor’ of narcissism driving an entrepreneur’s behavior can affect whether a startup wins funding from investors.

April 06, 2026

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Helicopter drops thousands of Easter eggs for egg hunt at Colorado church

April 06, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

Matthew Shifrin loved building Lego sets as a child

April 06, 2026

How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

April 06, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead UCLA to its 1st NCAA national championship

UCLA women's basketball has won its first NCAA national championship with a 79-51 blowout of South Carolina

April 06, 2026

Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead UCLA to its 1st NCAA national championship

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

UCLA great Ann Meyers Drysdale filled with pride watching Bruins win NCAA title

Ann Meyers Drysdale will always be a Bruin

April 06, 2026

UCLA great Ann Meyers Drysdale filled with pride watching Bruins win NCAA title

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Mullins family shifts longtime allegiance from Michigan to UConn for national championship game

Even though he hails from a state where Peyton Manning ruled the sports world, the Fab Five and Tom Brady turned Indiana native Josh Mullins into a dedicated Michigan fan

April 06, 2026

Mullins family shifts longtime allegiance from Michigan to UConn for national championship game

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s basketball

April 05, 2026

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Boy uses art to carry on dad's legacy, after losing him to gun violence

April 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Food|Health

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

April 06, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Illini fans react to heartbreaking loss to UConn in Final Four game

April 06, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Sports

AP national player of the year Cameron Boozer is recovering physically, emotionally from UConn loss

Duke star and Associated Press men's national player of the year Cameron Boozer is still healing physically and emotionally after the Blue Devils’ devastating March Madness loss to UConn

April 06, 2026

AP national player of the year Cameron Boozer is recovering physically, emotionally from UConn loss

Business|Education|Sports|US|World

UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game

UConn starting guard Solo Ball was skipping practice because of a sprained foot but said he expects to play when the Huskies face Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night

April 05, 2026

UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game

6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients

April 06, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

NASA's next Artemis missions being planned with help of N.Y. professor

April 06, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo

April 06, 2026

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

April 05, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

UConn keeps proving it just knows how to win in big games. A shot at a third title in four years comes on Monday

April 05, 2026

Education|Technology|World

Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone

The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free source that many people used to check basic facts about countries

April 05, 2026

Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone

How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign

Democrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message

April 05, 2026

How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona

Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the game of the year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel

April 05, 2026

Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury

UConn knows what it will take to become the first team in more than half a century to win three national championships in four seasons

April 05, 2026

Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years

April 05, 2026

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

Business|Crime|Education|Health|World

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

An immigrant family is grappling with the ordeal suffered by a 3-year-old girl who endured alleged sexual abuse while her father fought for five months for her release from federal custody

April 05, 2026

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Cheryl Miller and other women's hoops greats discuss state of the game at AP Top 25 Poll Experience

Cheryl Miller and other women’s basketball trailblazers, including Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman and former UCLA standout Ann Meyers Drysdale, spoke about the state of college sports at “The AP Top 25 Fan Poll Experience."

April 05, 2026

Cheryl Miller and other women's hoops greats discuss state of the game at AP Top 25 Poll Experience

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn loss

UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies’ loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four

April 05, 2026

Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn loss

Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

10-year-old Northeast Philadelphia plane crash survivor rings bell before Sixers-Timberwolves game

April 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Art programs in Harlem help alleviate stress for dementia patients, caregivers

April 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

VSU senior showcases jazz portraits in first solo exhibition: 'Art has given me an outlet'

April 05, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Auriemma rips officials and beefs with Staley, but bad night for Strong and Fudd is why UConn fell

UConn’s Geno Auriemma was not a happy man

April 04, 2026

Auriemma rips officials and beefs with Staley, but bad night for Strong and Fudd is why UConn fell

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

9-year-old Virginia equestrian qualifies for national dressage competition

April 04, 2026

Education

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions

A federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions

April 04, 2026

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women's basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year

April 04, 2026

Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women's basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Education|Environment|Science

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

April 04, 2026

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors

April 04, 2026

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