A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites
January 30, 2026
Texas A&M University is ending its women’s and gender studies program and changing the syllabuses of hundreds of courses
January 30, 2026
One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.
January 27, 2026
When officials lie time and again, people don’t know what to trust. And when this happens, citizens cannot deliberate, approve or dissent coherently, because a shared world no longer exists.
January 27, 2026
Chicago Archdiocese fires substitute teacher with history of child molestation allegations
January 27, 2026
Family identifies 16-year-old girl killed in sledding incident; investigation underway
January 27, 2026
The slight decrease in diversity in corporate boardrooms in 2025 comes as the Trump administration and its allies have pushed to unwind diversity initiatives.
January 27, 2026
Author Shelley Read is amazed by the global success of her debut novel, “Go as a River.”
January 27, 2026
17-month-old K9 helps locate missing Michigan teen
January 27, 2026
Duke reaches a settlement with star quarterback Darian Mensah that will allow him to transfer, ending an unprecedented saga
January 27, 2026
Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives
January 27, 2026
Civil rights photographer and artist Gordon Parks' legacy continues to grow, even as the 20th anniversary of his death approaches
January 27, 2026
The key to a fulfilling life? Feeling like you matter to others
January 27, 2026
After 23 years, she's free: Nicole Boynton's path to hope under Georgia’s survivor justice act
January 27, 2026
Novelist Megha Majumdar has won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction for her book “A Guardian and a Thief.”
January 27, 2026
Man accused of trafficking runaway teen after offering her food
January 27, 2026
Piano is key to man's brain trauma recovery at Omaha treatment center
January 27, 2026
Report of kids playing on frozen lake in Colorado Springs prompts search from local crews
January 27, 2026
'Every kid deserves a special day': Oklahoma police surprise child after snow changes birthday plans
January 27, 2026
WATCH: Mesa seniors turn plastic bags into lifesaving mats for unhoused community
January 27, 2026
Greenland’s inhabitants call it Kalaallit Nunaat, or land of the Kalaallit. It is an Indigenous nation whose relatively few people now mostly govern themselves.
January 27, 2026
A federal judge has blocked the possible deportation of a 5-year-old and his father for now
January 27, 2026
Authorities say three brothers died in Texas after falling through ice on a pond as a massive winter storm has gripped much of the nation
January 27, 2026
Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras
January 27, 2026
Major college basketball’s longest winning streak ended at 24 games with No. 5 Nebraska’s 75-72 loss at No. 3 Michigan on Tuesday night
January 28, 2026
Indiana Hoosiers fans got their dream doubleheader Tuesday night
January 28, 2026
Sarah Mullally was confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England
January 28, 2026
Children with a parent or family member who is detained, or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case, are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults.
January 28, 2026
Some of these ‘forever chemicals’ are toxic at very low levels. They can get into water systems and bioaccumulate in fish, ultimately posing risks to people.
January 28, 2026
The proposed rescheduling of marijuana could have far-reaching implications in science, medicine and criminal justice. What is the best policy option?
January 28, 2026
Mother describes losing 3 sons in frozen pond: "I couldn't help them"
January 28, 2026
Claiming to give every child “a shot at financial freedom,” President Donald Trump is unveiling the new Trump Accounts initiative, which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account
January 28, 2026
Parking lot transforms into impromptu ice rink
January 28, 2026
Kansas Supreme Court hears arguments in death row appeal
January 28, 2026
What it’s like each day in Minneapolis
January 28, 2026
'Hearts for Jax' brings businesses together to raise money for 11-year-old boy battling autoimmune disease
January 28, 2026
Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
January 28, 2026
Nonprofit brings at-risk youth to Killington for free ski lessons
January 28, 2026
Court reinstates Hinds County assistant principal fired for reading 'I Need a New butt' to students
January 28, 2026
The Trump administration has concluded that San Jose State University discriminated against women by letting a transgender athlete play on the women’s volleyball team
January 28, 2026
Tip, DNA leads police to suspect in Florida Memorial University rape
January 28, 2026
Online trash-talking leads to students banned from Chittenden County high school basketball game
January 28, 2026
She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
January 28, 2026
Shirley Raines, a social media creator known for feeding and caring for homeless people, has died at 58, according to her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz
January 29, 2026
Allie Ziebell had a UConn program record-tying 10 3-pointers and a career-high 34 points, and Sarah Strong had 19 of her 25 points in the first half as the top-ranked Huskies won their 38th consecutive game with a 97-39 win over Xavier on Wednesday night despite missing two of its top four scorers
January 29, 2026
The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
January 29, 2026
Scotty's Castle, built in the 1920s, is tucked away in the desert in Death Valley National Park and was one of the park's biggest attractions
January 29, 2026
‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?
January 29, 2026
U.S. senators are increasingly looking to leave Washington for leadership roles in their home states
January 29, 2026
As if they’d leave “Clueless” off the list
January 29, 2026
American speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport
January 28, 2026
Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.
January 29, 2026
A lack of shelters and affordable housing means survivors of domestic violence have few places to go.
January 29, 2026
Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.
January 29, 2026
Families and emergency responders are marking the one-year anniversary of the deadly plane collision over the Potomac River
January 29, 2026
"Where are those darn keys
January 29, 2026
When protesters experience repression and violence, whether or not they have legal education can help determine continued involvement in a protest movement.
January 29, 2026
Nurses are leaving the profession faster than they’re being replaced – in part due to the emotional and physical toll they endure from disrespectful patients or their loved ones.
January 29, 2026
Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"
January 29, 2026
Stylists train to recognize domestic abuse warning signs
January 29, 2026
Teen who suffered devastating knee injury donates custom LEGO therapy kits to surgery patients
January 29, 2026
K-9 officer rescues missing child during winter storm
January 29, 2026
From ‘The Big Chill’ to ‘Inception,’ here are the 25 films added to the National Film Registry this year
January 29, 2026
96-year-old horticulturist says retirement isn't in his vocabulary
January 29, 2026
Trump’s deal with Senate leaders to avert government shutdown hits snags as lawmakers refuse to allow quick vote
January 29, 2026
A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut
January 27, 2026
This American woman traveled to the Czech Republic eight years ago and decided to stay for good
January 27, 2026
Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
January 26, 2026
French lawmakers have approved a bill banning social media for children under 15
January 27, 2026
TikTok users say they can’t upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues
January 27, 2026
Canada’s last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States
January 26, 2026
Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more
January 26, 2026
Sam Darnold will be starting in the Super Bowl before Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and the rest of the NFL’s Class of 2018 quarterbacks
January 26, 2026
Groundhogs predict spring with the same accuracy as flipping a coin. But they’re vital to their ecosystems, feasting through summer to store enough fat to last through their winter hibernation.
January 26, 2026
Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell
Gaza's border crossing to Egypt reopens in a key step for truce but only few Palestinians can cross
Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
Transfer deadline: Premier League clubs most active with hours left in winter window
Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest Revolutionary Guard being listed as terror group
The Grammys had lots of Mars, Carpenter soaring and a near-naked Bieber. Here are some key moments
Spurs win in return home to San Antonio delayed by snow, mechanical issues