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Students, ages 14 and 15, charged as adults in high school murder plot

February 05, 2026

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Boar's Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak

Company and federal officials said the Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly 2024 listeria food poisoning outbreak is back in business

February 05, 2026

Boar's Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak

Celebrity coaches and video applications: Here’s what we’re learning about Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’

February 05, 2026

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Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize

An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize

February 05, 2026

Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize

Crime|Education|Entertainment|US

Malcolm Gladwell's 'The American Way of Killing' to be released in September

Malcolm Gladwell's next book, “The American Way of Killing,” focuses on gun violence in the U.S. Little, Brown and Company announced the release for Sept. 29

February 05, 2026

Malcolm Gladwell's 'The American Way of Killing' to be released in September

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AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions – setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors

People are using generative AI to flood courts with filings, legislatures with constituent letters and publications with submissions. AI detectors are no silver bullet.

February 05, 2026

AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions – setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors

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Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments

Approaching heart failure like an autoimmune condition could offer new ways to improve patient survival.

February 05, 2026

Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments

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What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere

US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.

February 05, 2026

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere

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Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ appeal to the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season has been denied, the university said on Wednesday, but the fight is not over

February 05, 2026

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues

UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds

The U.N. human rights chief says his office is in "survival mode" as he appeals for $400 million to meet this year's needs

February 05, 2026

UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds

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If you want to win over Supreme Court justices, quote Antonin Scalia

February 05, 2026

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Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help

San Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school

February 05, 2026

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help

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Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault

February 05, 2026

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EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires

Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles to outline the president’s plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year’s wildfires

February 04, 2026

EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires

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Parents of Colorado school shooter won't face gun charges, sheriff's office says

Authorities say the parents of a 16-year-old boy who wounded two students at a Colorado high school with an old revolver won't be charged

February 05, 2026

Parents of Colorado school shooter won't face gun charges, sheriff's office says

Education

Texas A&M professor files lawsuit after firing over gender identity lesson

A Texas A&M University professor who was fired last year after a controversy over a classroom video that showed a student objecting to a children’s literature lesson about gender identity has sued the school

February 05, 2026

Texas A&M professor files lawsuit after firing over gender identity lesson

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Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House

President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing a statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House

February 04, 2026

Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House

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Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries

February 04, 2026

Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19

Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand

The Washington Post has laid off one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage

February 04, 2026

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College football’s February signing period is quiet for most schools. Penn State is an exception

College football’s February signing period is pretty much an afterthought for most schools nowadays

February 04, 2026

College football’s February signing period is quiet for most schools. Penn State is an exception

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Birmingham librarian on mission to teach news literacy to elementary students

February 04, 2026

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Woman channels sister's disappearance into mission to help other families

February 04, 2026

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David A. Ross resigns from School of Visual Arts after ties to Jeffrey Epstein surface

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February 04, 2026

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Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrates its impact on American history

February 04, 2026

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny's highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show is set entirely in Spanish

February 04, 2026

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Education|Sports

‘The theater of the absurd’: NCAA president says former pro players pushing to go back to college may make Congress act

February 04, 2026

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Not just pups this time: 'Puppy Bowl' embraces older dogs

The Puppy Bowl this year isn't just about puppies

February 04, 2026

Not just pups this time: 'Puppy Bowl' embraces older dogs

Teen suffering from rare birth condition making desperate plea for kidney donation

February 04, 2026

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Forgotten piece of music brought back to life and back to Carnegie Hall

February 04, 2026

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This couple just adopted siblings. There's a need for more families to do the same

February 04, 2026

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Last-minute rush: Test-takers scramble before English-only DMV deadline

February 04, 2026

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Woman escapes apartment fire barefoot, searches for missing pets

February 04, 2026

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The best museum you've never heard of is looking for a new home

February 04, 2026

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Little Rock Nine icon Carlotta Walls LaNier confronts new barriers to sharing her story

February 04, 2026

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'Aloka the Peace Dog' honored in Central Virginia as he joins monks on Walk for Peace

February 04, 2026

Former border patrol agent helps to look for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom

February 04, 2026

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'Probably a one star': Student recounts now-viral Uber ride on pedestrian bridge

February 04, 2026

Education|Health|Opinion|Technology

Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans

While cellphone bans at schools can help students connect more with peers, they can also make students feel less safe and independent.

February 04, 2026

Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans

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Hank and John Green's studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make 'trustworthy content' online

Author-vloggers Hank and John Green are turning their educational media company Complexly into a nonprofit

February 04, 2026

Hank and John Green's studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make 'trustworthy content' online

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Former Rockette breaks barriers as first African American dance captain at Radio City Music Hall

February 04, 2026

Tampa's first Black female firefighter reflects on barrier breaking career

February 04, 2026

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Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps

Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.

February 04, 2026

Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm

Desalination of seawater and sewage treatment plants leave behind water that contains high concentrations of salt, metals and other contaminants. What if that water could be separated from the rest?

February 04, 2026

Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm

Economy|Education|Political|Science|World

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

Congress has handed ICE a blank check, dramatically increasing its funding without exercising oversight.

February 04, 2026

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh

A German habit has been trending in recent weeks: ‘lüften,’ or airing out your home. It can help older, damp homes in the US – if circumstances are right.

February 04, 2026

Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh

What is curling? Everything you need to know about this winter sport

February 04, 2026

Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias

Graphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus have gone viral, drawing millions of views

February 03, 2026

Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias

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Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin America

Historians and observers have accused the Trump administration trying to rewrite American history to justify its own foreign policy decisions toward Latin America by posting a “historically inaccurate” version of the Mexican-American War

February 03, 2026

Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin America

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Judge appears likely to side with Mark Kelly in case challenging Pentagon’s efforts to punish him over ‘illegal orders’ video

February 03, 2026

Jill Biden's first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home

The first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home in late December

February 03, 2026

Jill Biden's first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home

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Lawyers for patients of UCLA doctor say clients shaken by court overturning his sex abuse conviction

A California appeals court's decision to overturn the sex abuse conviction of former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist James Heaps has left his victims devastated and legal experts puzzled by the type of judicial error that transpired

February 03, 2026

Lawyers for patients of UCLA doctor say clients shaken by court overturning his sex abuse conviction

Crime|Education|US

Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson appears in court to try and toss prosecutor’s office from the case

February 03, 2026

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Alabama man faces execution despite not pulling the trigger in auto store customer's death

Charles “Sonny” Burton faces execution in Alabama for his role in a 1991 robbery in which a man was fatally shot, even though Burton didn't fire the gun or witness the killing

February 03, 2026

Alabama man faces execution despite not pulling the trigger in auto store customer's death

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Viral teacher uses comedy, care to create a safe space for students

February 03, 2026

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Lawyer takes legal help to the Beltline

February 03, 2026

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Legacy of "Godmother of Coconut Grove" defined by spirit of inclusion

February 03, 2026

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Boy who received heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia dreams of becoming a chef

February 03, 2026

How to tell if a profile is fake

PeopleWin explains how to spot fake internet profiles on social media and potentially uncover who is actually behind them.

May 30, 2025

Education|Health

Special education and Trump: What parents and schools need to know

The Hechinger Report outlines step-by-step how dismantling the Education Department might alter services for students with disabilities.

May 09, 2025

Special education and Trump: What parents and schools need to know

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Owner of Wichita martial arts studio gets life in prison for child sex crimes

February 03, 2026

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Waukee fourth-graders open sporting-goods store to support families

February 03, 2026

Community helps farmer deliver houseplants to seniors

February 03, 2026

Economy|Education

Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen

President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal

February 03, 2026