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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson

First-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability, homelessness, public safety and the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration

November 13, 2025

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

These Norman Rockwell sketches once hung in the White House. On Friday, they're up for auction

The White House Historical Association is hoping to reclaim a series of sketches by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell that once hung in the West Wing

November 14, 2025

These Norman Rockwell sketches once hung in the White House. On Friday, they're up for auction

Education|World

Texas A&M University professors now need approval for some race and gender topics

Texas A&M University System regents on Thursday adopted a new policy requiring professors to first get approval to discuss some race and gender topics

November 13, 2025

Texas A&M University professors now need approval for some race and gender topics

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

November 13, 2025

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

Business|Education|Sports|US

Colorado AD Rick George, who hired Deion Sanders, to step down at end of academic year

Rick George, the athletic director at Colorado who hired football coach Deion Sanders, is stepping away from his role at the end of the academic year

November 13, 2025

Colorado AD Rick George, who hired Deion Sanders, to step down at end of academic year

Business|Crime|Education|Sports|US

Baylor AD Rhoades takes leave, steps down as CFP chairman and is replaced by Arkansas AD Yurachek

CFP selection committee chairman Mack Rhoades has been replaced by Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek following an announcement that Rhoades had stepped down from the role and taken a leave of absence as the athletic director at Baylor while the school investigates unspecified allegations against him

November 13, 2025

Baylor AD Rhoades takes leave, steps down as CFP chairman and is replaced by Arkansas AD Yurachek

Economy|Education|Health

Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening

Families and staff who rely on the federal preschool program Head Start may have to wait even longer to return to their centers even though the 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday night

November 13, 2025

Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

November 13, 2025

Business|Economy|Education|Health

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended

November 13, 2025

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

Education|Environment|Science|US|World

Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media

Wildlife officials say a small alligator spotted along the Charles River in Boston this week has been rescued and delivered to safety

November 13, 2025

Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media

Business|Education|Health|Political|World

Melania Trump launches new 'Fostering the Future' effort to support foster youth with jobs, school

First lady Melania Trump is leading a new initiative to improve career and education opportunities for children raised in foster care

November 13, 2025

Melania Trump launches new 'Fostering the Future' effort to support foster youth with jobs, school

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

The twin spacecraft Blue and Gold could open a new era in space exploration and planetary science, powered by commercial partnerships and innovations.

November 13, 2025

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

November 13, 2025

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

TCU student's blanket project brings comfort to kids in pain

November 13, 2025

Kevin Mackey, who led Cleveland State to a historic NCAA upset over Indiana, dies at 80

Kevin Mackey, known for leading Cleveland State to a stunning NCAA Tournament victory over Indiana in 1986, has died

November 13, 2025

Kevin Mackey, who led Cleveland State to a historic NCAA upset over Indiana, dies at 80

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence

November 13, 2025

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs

November 13, 2025

Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier

November 13, 2025

Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis

November 13, 2025

Crime|Education|Entertainment

Former teacher guilty of sexual contact with student

November 13, 2025

Business|Economy|Education|Opinion

Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

An unbiased appraisal is key to ensuring that homebuyers and those seeking to refinance a mortgage can do so under fair and equal conditions.

November 13, 2025

Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech

While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.

November 13, 2025

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party

Whether Maine’s Graham Platner wins or loses, his campaign to knock off longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins already points to a deeper question: Can Democrats do more than rent rural authenticity?

November 13, 2025

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party

Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries

The technology that has helped propel the simulation theory may be new, but the questions it explores are ancient.

November 13, 2025

‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries

Crime|Economy|Education|World

Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election

Chileans are heading into Sunday’s presidential election consumed by fear over crime, immigration and organized gangs that have taken root in a few

November 13, 2025

Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

November 13, 2025

Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial

Classes in schools and colleges have been disrupted and transportation has been halted across Bangladesh as the former ruling Awami League party headed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a nationwide protest

November 13, 2025

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial

Africa|Crime|Education|Health|World

Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives

Accused by her aunt at age 13 of being a witch responsible for her family's misfortunes, Faith ran away from her rural home in the southern Nigerian state of

November 13, 2025

Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?

When Fusarium graminearum infects wheat, it can pose a risk to humans, animals and agriculture.

November 12, 2025

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

A walk-on at Tailback U., King Miller has seized a historic job and a starring role at No. 17 USC

King Miller is starring as a walk-on tailback at No. 17 Southern California

November 12, 2025

A walk-on at Tailback U., King Miller has seized a historic job and a starring role at No. 17 USC

Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay

A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force are suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military’s unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits

November 12, 2025

Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities

November 12, 2025

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle

Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy

It’s popular in Hollywood to follow the tax credits wherever they go, but that was never going to be much of an option for “Train Dreams.”

November 12, 2025

Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

November 12, 2025

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

November 12, 2025

Crime|Education

'All he did was leave school': Video shows police detaining student

November 12, 2025

A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest

November 12, 2025

Man charged in connection with KU student's hit-and-run death has 4 prior DUI charges, 3 convictions

November 12, 2025

Economy|Education|Health|Political

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

November 12, 2025

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

Melissa was just the latest blow, following close on the heels of Beryl. Many islands today have little time to recover before the next disaster hits.

November 12, 2025

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Major milestone: Two WWII centenarians celebrate birthdays and Veterans Day this month

November 12, 2025

Economy|Education

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

November 12, 2025

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

November 12, 2025

Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

President Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, officially becomes part of Miami golf recruiting class

Kai Trump has committed to the University of Miami to play golf for the Hurricanes

November 12, 2025

President Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, officially becomes part of Miami golf recruiting class

Education|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say

Researchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls

November 12, 2025

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

November 12, 2025

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

November 12, 2025

Economy|Education

Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers

Rural school leaders are most concerned about recruiting and retaining teachers.

November 12, 2025

Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Millions of Americans rely on this network of federally funded health clinics for their primary care.

November 12, 2025

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option

Battery researchers are seeking options with better performance, improved environmental sustainability and lower cost than lithium-ion batteries.

November 12, 2025

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

November 12, 2025

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

Education|Health|Science|Technology

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise.

November 12, 2025

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

November 12, 2025

Education|Entertainment|Sports

College football Week 12: No. 10 Texas at No. 5 Georgia main event; ACC, American races in spotlight

College football's Week 12 features exciting matchups, especially in the Southeastern Conference

November 12, 2025

College football Week 12: No. 10 Texas at No. 5 Georgia main event; ACC, American races in spotlight

Crime|Education|Europe|World

UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent sees sharp rise in referrals

Britain's counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent recorded a 27% rise in referrals last year, with about a third of those concerning individuals without an ideology, showing the scale

November 12, 2025

UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent sees sharp rise in referrals

Education|Environment|Science

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

November 12, 2025

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

November 12, 2025

Crime|Education|Political

Justice Department investigating UC Berkeley protests during Turning Point USA event

November 12, 2025

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

November 12, 2025

Business|Education|Environment|World

Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people ahead of Wednesday's arrival of a much weakened Typhoon Fung-wong that brought record downpours to the mountainous east

November 12, 2025

Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Economy|Education|Health|World

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says

Afghanistan's economic recovery is buckling as nine in 10 households are forced to skip meals, sell belongings or take on debt to survive, the United Nations said on

November 12, 2025

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

November 12, 2025

Education|Health|World

More sleep, less screen time as China aims to reduce student stress

Chinese authorities have announced measures to improve the mental health of primary and secondary school students by reducing academic pressure, cutting screen time and mandating

November 12, 2025

More sleep, less screen time as China aims to reduce student stress

Business|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion after there were no big winners in Tuesday’s drawing

November 11, 2025

Asia|Education|Environment|World

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island

Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday

November 12, 2025

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses game with hamstring injury

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson missed Tuesday night's game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi due to a hamstring injury

November 12, 2025

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses game with hamstring injury

Business|Education|Technology|World

Big tech stops complaining, starts complying with Australia's teen social media ban

Online platforms will ping Australian teenagers through over a million accounts in coming days offering a choice: download data, freeze profiles or lose the lot when a

November 12, 2025

Big tech stops complaining, starts complying with Australia's teen social media ban

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move

Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted

November 12, 2025

Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move

Families of 15 Camp Mystic flood victims file lawsuits claiming gross negligence after 27 girls and counselors died

November 10, 2025

A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper

A rural Kansas county has agreed to pay more than $3 million and apologize over a law enforcement raid on a small-town weekly newspaper in 2023

November 11, 2025

A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer

November 11, 2025

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash

November 11, 2025

Crime|Education

Prosecutor: Teen spent months researching how to kill 64-year-old neighbor

November 11, 2025

Crime|Education|Science|Technology

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

November 11, 2025

Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs

A Virginia transportation security officer is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of sex discrimination over a policy barring transgender officers from performing security pat-downs

November 11, 2025

Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television

Three original paintings by iconic television artist Bob Ross will be auctioned by Bonhams in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a sale aimed at supporting public television

November 11, 2025

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress kicks off a wide-open contest to replace her at a time when her home city of San Francisco is roiled in debate about what its future should look like

November 07, 2025

Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room

November 11, 2025

Education|Lifestyle

Army veteran brings lessons of discipline, service, and purpose to the classroom

November 11, 2025

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

November 11, 2025

South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking

South Carolina's highest court has refused to stop Friday's execution of a man who killed three people over five days and left taunting messages for police in one victim's blood

November 11, 2025

South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

November 10, 2025

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Arts|Education|Entertainment

San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry

The Monkey King, a beloved figure in Chinese mythology, is now the star of an opera

November 11, 2025

San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Third grade hockey player raises money to get veterans' kids on the ice

November 11, 2025

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

These private schools are replacing teachers with AI

November 11, 2025

Education|Science|Technology|Travel

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

November 11, 2025

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

November 11, 2025