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Arts|Education|Environment

Long inaccessible 26-acre forest could become southwest Atlanta's newest park

September 18, 2026

Crime|Education

Former Miami-Dade elementary school teacher faces 10 new charges for showing explicit images, touching students

September 18, 2026

Philippine teen kills two students, then himself in school shooting

A 16-year-old student shot dead at least two fellow students and then killed himself at a school in the southern Philippines on Friday

September 18, 2026

Volkswagen to recall over 208,700 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect, NHTSA says

Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the US due to a faulty steering rack bolt that could break and cause a loss of steering control, the US National Highway Traffic Safety

September 18, 2026

New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU about becoming associate member

New Zealand has not had any discussions with the European Union about becoming an associate member, a spokesperson for New Zealand

September 18, 2026

Education|Political

US judge strikes down Education Department's anti-DEI grant policy

A federal judge on Thursday struck down a policy that was adopted early in US President Donald Trump's administration that required the US Department of

September 18, 2026

Education|Health|Sports

LSU QB Sam Leavitt upgraded to 'questionable' on the SEC injury report for the Mississippi game

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been upgraded to questionable on the Southeastern Conference injury report after being listed as “doubtful” for Saturday’s game at Mississippi earlier in the week

September 18, 2026

Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran

Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have authorized U.N. experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran over its nuclear program

September 18, 2026

Education|Sports

UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigns, probe into conduct in football program concludes

The investigation into conduct within Bill Belichick's football program at North Carolina is complete and now includes his son's exit

September 17, 2026

Man accused of ties to bin Laden and tortured after 9/11 has 20-year Guantanamo detention reviewed

A man initially accused of being a high-profile al-Qaida figure and who was tortured in CIA custody has appeared at a hearing to review his detention

September 18, 2026

New Hampshire to receive $10 million to combat veteran homelessness

September 18, 2026

Education|Sports

Milwaukee Bucks surprise students after fire destroys elementary school

September 18, 2026

Education|Environment

Parents and student complaining about hot classrooms at APS

September 18, 2026

Education|Interview|Sports|Technology

Texas' Sarkisian says he could have 'better' handled postgame interview that spawned fake videos

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he should have “better” handled his postgame interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after the win over Ohio State

September 17, 2026

Finland practices ship boardings at sea to stop undersea sabotage

Finnish authorities boarded and searched a target vessel in the Baltic Sea on Thursday in a live drill that officials said shows how

September 17, 2026

Education|Health|Technology|World

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

Countries across the globe are pushing to curb minors' use of social media platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook, amid mounting concerns

August 27, 2026

Why Hispanic Americans are losing faith in the American Dream

A public opinion researcher explains why this group’s declining faith goes beyond partisanship and reflects a fundamental question about its sense of belonging.

September 17, 2026

Education|Health|Science

Separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine could decrease access for Colorado parents

Parents concerned about vaccine overload may not get the outcome they expect from Trump’s recent vaccine executive order.

September 17, 2026

Rescue efforts end after 21 die in collapse of bomb-damaged building in Gaza; 45 saved from rubble

Gaza rescuers wrapped up searches on Thursday in the rubble of a bomb-damaged building that collapsed a day earlier, where 21

September 17, 2026

Argentina's Milei submits bill to strengthen sanctions on Falklands activities

Argentina's government has presented a bill to crack down on companies operating in the Falkland Islands, potentially escalating tensions with the United Kingdom over the territory

September 17, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

Fossil tooth analysis confirms Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded

September 17, 2026

Arts|Education

After 'Educated,' Tara Westover revisits a family split in memoir 'Brothers and Sisters'

Tara Westover is returning with a second memoir nearly 10 years after her million-selling “Educated.”

September 17, 2026

Arts|Education|World

British university reinstates Egyptian student who was suspended after pro-Palestinian protests

September 17, 2026

Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration

Australia will stop foreign students from bringing partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten working holiday visa rules, a senior

September 17, 2026

Indonesian rescuers plan to right capsized ship as weather hampers search for 129 missing people

Indonesian rescuers plan to try to right a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea last weekend as persistent strong currents and big waves prevent them from making

September 17, 2026

Education|Health|Political|Science

Scientists challenge US NIH grant screening as unconstitutional

A group of scientists filed a class-action lawsuit on Wednesday against the U.S.

September 17, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Love is in the Eyre: China turns to classic English novel to teach teens about romance

September 17, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs 264 bills into law after record 2,100 measures presented

September 17, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Political

Family battles DCF over custody, gender care dispute

September 17, 2026

Education|Environment|Interview

Woman’s home saved by volunteer firefighters who used to be her students battling Gracemont Fire

September 17, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author of 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,' dies at 81

Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her poetic explorations of nature and spirituality, has died at 81

September 16, 2026

Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist

A building damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed suddenly in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people in their sleep, including 11 children

September 16, 2026

Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments

A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City and killed at least 21 people including 11 children

September 16, 2026

Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people

An audit report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit released this month reveals staffing challenges, a backlog of hundreds of case referrals and families left without required victims' services

September 16, 2026

High school syllabus sparks backlash over menstrual cycle disclosure policy

September 16, 2026

Education|Finance|Sports

LSU sack leader Princewill Umanmielen served in $550K lawsuit filed by Ole Miss

LSU sack leader Princewill Umanmielen has been served legal papers related to a July lawsuit filed by the University of Mississippi which alleges that the former Rebels edge rusher owes Ole Miss $550,000 in revenue sharing money

September 16, 2026

Clermont County Prosecutor's Office introduces Germaine, a facility dog joining the Victim Assistance Program

September 16, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

Science teacher hopes his Tyrannosaurus rex trackway discovery fuels ferocious passion for learning

September 16, 2026

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the

September 16, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

No. 5 Miami is showing off its depth on offense after 2 blowout wins to open the season

Miami's football team is off to a strong start, with quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney making impressive plays

September 16, 2026

Education|Sports

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts donates 600K to bring air conditioning to part of Northeast High School

September 16, 2026

Education

Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children’s safety and well-being

Lockdown and active shooter simulations look and feel very different, though people often lump the two practices together.

September 16, 2026

Education|Health

'It's okay to ask for help': School District of Waukesha opens high school dedicated to students recovering from substance use disorders

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Health

Majority of US Gen Z healthcare workers eye new jobs within the year, survey shows

A majority of younger U.S. healthcare workers plan to explore new jobs within the next year, even as many want long-term stability with a single employer, a survey released on

September 16, 2026

Family of Charlie Kirk plans suit against Utah university over alleged security lapses

The family of conservative U.S. political activist Charlie Kirk plans to sue a Utah university over his fatal shooting there, alleging inadequate security contributed

September 16, 2026

War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside

Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing

September 16, 2026

Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos, a budget SUV Edmunds comparison

The 2027 Honda HR-V and 2027 Kia Seltos are two small SUVs that are easy to live with, offer enough room for everyday duties, keep fuel costs in check, and are versatile enough to be useful for a range of needs

September 16, 2026