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Today: May 29, 2026
Today: May 29, 2026

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Crime|Education|US

Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen

The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district who was arrested last year in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been sentenced to two years in prison

Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science|US|World

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

UCLA's Karson Gordon enters transfer portal as a track athlete, dodging football restrictions

UCLA's Karson Gordon has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a track and field athlete with plans to play football

UCLA's Karson Gordon enters transfer portal as a track athlete, dodging football restrictions
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night

Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night
Arts|Education

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya

Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya
Americas|Education|Environment|Science|World

Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina

The mummy of a child from the Inca period, discovered frozen in 1905 on a mountain in northwestern Argentina, has been returned to an indigenous

Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?

Many jails and prisons are dependent on incarcerated labor to keep costs low.

Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?
Education

I’ve been studying racist costume parties for a decade, and colleges are failing at educating the students about why they’re wrong

A series of racist costume parties at Bowdoin shows the contradiction colleges have to navigate – encouraging open, reasoned debate, while creating a safe campus for all students.

I’ve been studying racist costume parties for a decade, and colleges are failing at educating the students about why they’re wrong
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Chinese American teens experience depression, anxiety at higher rates than peers – here’s why their parents may miss the warning signs

After my niece died by suicide, I began researching how Chinese immigrant families feel about their children’s mental health and why they often avoid care.

Chinese American teens experience depression, anxiety at higher rates than peers – here’s why their parents may miss the warning signs
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Inside the National Spelling Bee

Coy Wire reports from the National Spelling Bee, where young competitors show that success comes from discipline, sacrifice and sportsmanship as they chase a national title.

Inside the National Spelling Bee
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

If signed into law, the legislation would be the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire

Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls' boarding school that killed 16 students, police said on

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|World

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Final flurry of words wins National Spelling Bee for Shrey Parikh

Final flurry of words wins National Spelling Bee for Shrey Parikh

Final flurry of words wins National Spelling Bee for Shrey Parikh
Education|Entertainment

California teen wins National Spelling Bee with 'bromocriptine'

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off on Thursday, correctly spelling 32

California teen wins National Spelling Bee with 'bromocriptine'
Arts|Education|Food|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle

New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
Education|Entertainment|Sports|Travel

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
Crime|Education|Health

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions

A federal judge has ruled Alabama's use of nitrogen gas to carry out executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
Education|Interview|Political

Jill Biden says she was 'frightened' as she saw Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance unfold

In an interview with CBS, former first lady Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden had stroke during the 2024 CNN Presidential debate against Donald Trump.

Jill Biden says she was 'frightened' as she saw Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance unfold