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Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas
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Neighbors in Miami-Dade report 20 cars broken into or stolen overnight: "The airbags were pulled out of my car"
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The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.
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Ed Orgeron returned to LSU’s football program Wednesday, seven years after he coached the Tigers to the 2019 national title
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Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"
May 22, 2026
Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain
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Loyalty outranks expertise, and reality bends to the leader’s word. From Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan, fascist war machines collapse on the same contradictions.
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An attack at a California Islamic center is the latest violence where the perpetrators said they were inspired by past atrocities, such as the 2019 massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand
May 21, 2026
New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens
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TikTok and Alphabet's YouTube have failed to set out meaningful steps to protect British children from harmful online content, media regulator Ofcom said on
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Harvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation
May 21, 2026
The Big Ten is pushing to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, but the question is who will televise it
May 21, 2026
Wednesday has been another hot day across the eastern U.S. That comes a day after several spots broke daily heat records
May 20, 2026
Harvard University faculty have imposed a limit on the number of "A" grades that can be given to undergraduate students in an effort to end a growing trend of grade inflation at the
May 21, 2026
Donald Trump’s suit against the IRS and the settlement creating a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his allies raise important moral and constitutional issues.
May 21, 2026
It’s no longer uncommon for scheduled university commencement speakers to have their invitations rescinded following backlash over their politics.
May 21, 2026
President Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school
May 20, 2026
House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban
May 21, 2026
Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns
May 21, 2026
‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires
May 21, 2026
Parents arrested in connection to Horizon Middle School THC 'candy' incident
May 21, 2026
"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum
May 21, 2026
A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities
May 20, 2026
Foster mom gets honored for her years of dedicated service
May 21, 2026
High school student spreads kindness with handwritten letters for thousands of classmates
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This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience
May 20, 2026
No movie at the Cannes Film Festival has had a longer road to get here than “Once Upon a Time in Harlem.”
May 20, 2026
Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
May 20, 2026
Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers
May 20, 2026
Ona Judge was 1 of 9 people George Washington owned when he lived in the President’s House in Philadelphia. The city will recognize her legacy each May 21.
May 20, 2026
Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders
May 20, 2026
Man accused of posing as art student, taking lewd photos, sexually abusing woman in Chicago
May 20, 2026
Quantum computers are still a work in progress but quantum sensors are already in use at hospitals, laboratories and by defense contractors.
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The Sun is a complex physical body. It generates incredible amounts of heat and a strong, often tangled, magnetic field.
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Misinformation and a shifting legal landscape have left many families with trans children uncertain about what care doctors can still provide.
May 20, 2026
About 2 in 3 Americans who are employed can get paid time off work while getting and recovering from chemotherapy or surgeries doctors have told them they need.
May 20, 2026
Single Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home
May 20, 2026
Two children's advocacy groups asked the U.S.
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The security guard slain at the Islamic Center of San Diego was hailed on Tuesday as a fallen hero who
May 19, 2026
Simple questions to ask year-round that can help you keep more of what you earn
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Jeff Ulbrich hopes his brief tenure as interim head coach of the New York Jets doesn’t prevent him from leading his own team
May 20, 2026
George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years
May 20, 2026
On your mental number line, are the numbers smaller on the left or on the right? Two comparative cognition researchers explain how culture may influence the orientation – but also may not.
May 20, 2026
The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.
May 20, 2026
A guard, a teacher’s husband and an indispensable elder: Mosque mourns heroes who distracted shooters from children inside
May 20, 2026
Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil
May 20, 2026
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti paints his conference’s 24-team College Football Playoff proposal as a way of making the regular season more meaningful, not less
May 20, 2026
The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered the state's largest provider of gender-affirming care for young people to resume medical treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors
May 20, 2026
The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry
May 20, 2026
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers
May 19, 2026
Women’s flag football is on track to gaining NCAA championship status
May 20, 2026
Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research
May 20, 2026
Cook County Sheriff's Office finds $1.5 million worth of laptops in stolen trailer
May 20, 2026
At Virginia school shooting trial, defense flips the script and blames teachers for inaction
May 19, 2026
Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots
May 20, 2026
Caught on camera: Man sets fire to Wisconsin home
May 20, 2026
Residents come together to fundraise for understaffed fire district
May 20, 2026
Hours after graduating high school, New Orleans teenager killed in a shooting
May 20, 2026
Northern California honors military working dogs with new monument
May 20, 2026
Community outrage grows over officer's racist, misogynistic comments
May 20, 2026
Opening statements have been given in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia who faces criminal charges from a 2023 school shooting
May 20, 2026
A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education
May 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements
May 19, 2026
NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff
May 19, 2026
Nurses use costumes and coffee to teach stroke awareness
May 20, 2026
Hockey group helps Coloradans like Jonny Landis who have overcome life-altering events
May 20, 2026
9-year-old using love of outdoors to inspire other kids to protect wildlife
May 20, 2026
Two veterans celebrate love, laughter and senior prom at Atrium Village
May 19, 2026
'It’s very disturbing': Parents, students try to make sense of mass shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
May 20, 2026
Clairemont mosque had bolstered security years before mass shooting
May 20, 2026
Billie Jean King celebrated earning a college degree 65 years after first taking classes
May 19, 2026
Parents, kids ride ‘bike bus’ to school for fitness, fun and safety
May 19, 2026
Community group pays $7K in fees for seniors to walk at graduation
May 19, 2026
What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.
May 19, 2026
Anthropic developed an AI interviewer it claims can help social scientists conduct research at scale. But AI models lack the human qualities that make qualitative research unique.
May 19, 2026
SpaceX is poised this week to conduct the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, the first of a newly
May 19, 2026
A new memo blocks graduate students from writing theses or dissertations on certain topics, raising questions about academic freedom and the purpose of higher education.
May 19, 2026
A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment
May 19, 2026
A suicide note with writings about racial pride, hate speech on a weapon. What we know about the San Diego shooting suspects
May 19, 2026
Nine-year-old Odai Shanah, whose mother emigrated from war-torn Gaza and settled in Southern California two decades ago, was among
May 19, 2026
Leaders in the Big Ten opened their annual spring meeting with nothing more than the future of their business on the agenda
May 19, 2026
Rachel Maddow is working on a new book about the Justice Department
May 19, 2026
Despite Pennsylvania’s status as a fiercely contested swing state, many local and state primary races in the 2026 primaries draw little competition at all.
May 19, 2026
Graduate student known for runs through Chicago gets to stay in U.S. after visa concerns
May 19, 2026
Ladybugs, libraries and love: How this grandma weathered a stage 4 cancer diagnosis
May 19, 2026
Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items
May 19, 2026
Utah State University works with refugee community to provide affordable food
May 19, 2026
Students train wild mustangs adopted from the Bureau of Land Management
May 19, 2026
From homelessness to leadership: Amazon employee shares journey of rebuilding her life
May 19, 2026
Seabrook Market Basket employee finds two rare orange lobsters
May 19, 2026
Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition
May 19, 2026
Boy with autism writes, illustrates and markets own book
May 19, 2026
America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it
May 19, 2026
Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health
May 19, 2026
'One Step at a Time': Former administrator writes book after surviving shooting
May 19, 2026
Jordan Larson surprises girl who lost signed ball in house fire
May 19, 2026
‘I really, really love this girl’: Reading program creates unlikely friendships across
May 19, 2026
Dog saved by Iowa State vet students and doctors surprises everyone at commencement
May 19, 2026
Helping heroes in crisis: Guardian Response Unit works to save Iowa veterans from dying by suicide
May 19, 2026
Wildcat training dogs; Outstanding U of A graduate changing lives four paws at a time
May 19, 2026
Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison
May 19, 2026
A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school
May 18, 2026
Students walk out over racism concerns, say issue is ongoing
May 19, 2026
Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming
May 18, 2026
‘Never Stopped Doing Good': Family honors 9-year-old killed in crash through acts of kindness
May 18, 2026
Decorum on display: how fictional character Atticus Finch inspired change in our courthouse
May 18, 2026
KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness
May 18, 2026
Theatre Lawrence brings ‘Guys and Dolls Sr.’ to life with cast 55 and older
May 18, 2026
Art car addresses children's mental health one brushstroke at a time
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Senior at Denver metro area high school makes prom hours after emergency appendectomy
May 18, 2026
Former San Quentin inmate earns Cal State East Bay master's as Project Rebound grows
May 18, 2026
Supreme Court to weigh appeal from former Georgia Tech basketball coach suing over sex discrimination
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The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.
May 18, 2026
Due to the vagaries of her music manuscripts and the historical neglect of women composers, Bembo and her opera were overlooked for centuries.
May 18, 2026
A newly discovered, rare species of moth appears to live only in the Florida scrub. Scientists hope that naming it will allow it to be protected.
May 18, 2026
Aviation marker balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines. But they do have a very important job.
May 18, 2026
An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth
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Officials in Austin, Texas, say three young people are in custody in at least 10 random shootings that left four people hurt in the city over the weekend
May 18, 2026
A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial
May 18, 2026
Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago
May 18, 2026
Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward
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How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education
May 17, 2026
Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts
May 17, 2026
Mother and son graduate together from UMGC on same day: "A massive accomplishment"
May 17, 2026
Edna Lewis built the future of American dining on Black country tradition
May 17, 2026
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades
May 17, 2026
Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff
May 16, 2026
Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?
May 17, 2026
Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground
May 17, 2026
Is Britain ungovernable?
May 16, 2026
Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on
May 16, 2026
As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out
May 16, 2026
Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together
May 16, 2026
DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge
May 16, 2026
The head of Harvard University's nearly $57 billion endowment, N.P.
May 16, 2026
A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration
May 16, 2026
Woman who scammed thousands of hopeful parents looking to adopt is sentenced to 20 months in prison
May 16, 2026
FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought
May 16, 2026
U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida
May 16, 2026
Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses
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New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand
May 15, 2026
More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers
May 15, 2026
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.
May 15, 2026
Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.
May 15, 2026
Large language models can uphold falsehoods they or human users state, despite being presented with evidence to the contrary.
May 15, 2026
Cytospora canker damages peach trees and decreases orchard production over time.
May 15, 2026
Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts
May 15, 2026
CPS students spend day as Chicago City Council, passing ordinances and getting hands-on civics lesson
May 15, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Schools finds success with Hogwarts-style house system
May 15, 2026
Georgia bike shop owner helps refugees gain independence through bicycles and community support
May 15, 2026
This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary
May 15, 2026
Renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Juan Miguel Mas, has faced significant challenges due to Cuba's economic crisis
May 15, 2026
A bungled message from a South Texas housing authority prompted mass flight
May 15, 2026
A teenage Buddhist lama recently blessed thousands at a monastery in the Himalayan foothills
May 15, 2026
Author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum are among those who spoke at PEN America's annual gala, which raised more than $2 million for the century-old literary and free expression organization
May 15, 2026
Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show
May 15, 2026
Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions
May 15, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled his final budget proposal
May 15, 2026
Former death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond by an Oklahoma judge who ruled Thursday that Glossip could be freed from jail while awaiting a new trial for a 1997 killing
May 15, 2026
The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions
May 15, 2026
The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child’s curiosity and potential
May 14, 2026
Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School
May 15, 2026
Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy
May 15, 2026
Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases
May 15, 2026
'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence
May 15, 2026
World class: How one school brings the globe into the classroom
May 15, 2026
A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state
May 14, 2026
A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a
May 14, 2026
Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II
May 15, 2026
What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
May 15, 2026
Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat
May 15, 2026
Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law
May 15, 2026
Fire crew saves little league playoff game after power outage
May 15, 2026
'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center
May 15, 2026
The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash
May 14, 2026
Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed
May 14, 2026
Meta and Google enlisted trusted children's brands such as Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights magazine to teach kids to use technology in
May 14, 2026
Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-
May 14, 2026
Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from
May 14, 2026
An Italian parents' group and a number of families faced off against Meta and TikTok on Thursday in the first hearing of a lawsuit that seeks to restrict
May 14, 2026
Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have pledged $200 million to back artificial intelligence-related public goods and areas including health and
May 14, 2026
President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering
May 14, 2026
The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways
May 14, 2026
Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know.
May 14, 2026
Astronomers want to understand how spiral galaxies form and get their massive spiral arms.
May 14, 2026
Landing on the Moon can disturb its environment – people are discussing how to balance those concerns with political and economic goals.
May 14, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”
May 14, 2026
When bats disappear, farms become less productive, and that has broad implications far beyond the crops.
May 14, 2026
The founding generation in America was not of one mind. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson differed on crucial ideas, but exemplify the capacity for people to disagree and yet work for a common cause.
May 14, 2026
Georgia High School senior finds power to face adversity through music class
May 14, 2026
Engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as exercise, study suggests
May 14, 2026
Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law
May 14, 2026
Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show
May 14, 2026
Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper
May 14, 2026
A lawyer for Meta Platforms on Wednesday argued that New Mexico's $3.7 billion proposal to address teen mental health harms goes too far, saying it would force
May 14, 2026
U.S. civil rights group NAACP said on Wednesday the new congressional map approved last week by Tennessee Republicans intentionally discriminated on
May 14, 2026
Family paints American flag in yard to celebrate 250 years of independence
May 14, 2026
After teacher accused of sex with student in closet at high school, parents question what was taught in biology class
May 14, 2026
King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power
May 13, 2026
Britain’s Princess Catherine is making her first overseas trip since announcing her cancer is in remission
May 13, 2026
Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom
May 14, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will spend $16.5 million to install transponders on its airport vehicles after a fatal
May 14, 2026
1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire
May 14, 2026
Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is taking a position as a strategic adviser to the men’s basketball coach at Wagner College, where his son plans to play
May 14, 2026
OG Anunoby could only participate in some parts of practice when the New York Knicks returned to work Wednesday
May 14, 2026
La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark
May 14, 2026
'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age
May 14, 2026
Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness
May 14, 2026
Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley
May 14, 2026
Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy
May 14, 2026
'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization
May 14, 2026
'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable
May 14, 2026
Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program
May 14, 2026
Historic Louisville documents discovered in Kentucky Cavern reveal stories from slavery era
May 14, 2026
Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash
May 14, 2026
West Park High School staff honored for saving student’s life after sudden cardiac arrest
May 13, 2026
France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Internet giant Amazon over minimum delivery fees on books, as the country
May 13, 2026
Mexican director Guillermo del Toro received the longest-ever standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival two decades ago for his historical fantasy "
May 13, 2026