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Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister
Education|Health|Science|Technology|World

Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S.,Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says

A Chinese-linked hacking group spent more than a year secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical and military research institutions, before being

Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S.,Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work

2026 has already been a banner year for meteor spottings and sonic booms across the world.

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work
Education|Science|Technology

AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn

AI schools try to tailor learning to match students’ abilities. But they can’t help young people learn who they are.

AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn
Arts|Economy|Education|Health

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

Manufacturers would benefit from establishing a better, more efficient service network and offering more attractive warranty programs.

The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

How window-mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling

Permanently installing a heat pump system in a building is expensive. But new window units can deliver many of the benefits with far less cost and go with renters when they move.

How window-mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities
Education|Health|Science

Who was the first transgender person?

There is evidence of people who crossed gender boundaries even in ancient civilizations, though the terms naming them have evolved over time.

Who was the first transgender person?
Business|Education|Technology|World

The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing

Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content

The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing
Education|Science|Technology|Travel|World

A diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsule

A 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried next month

A diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsule
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business
Arts|Education|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football

Nobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years

Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Aurora police hope cold case podcast could help solve murder of Chelsea Yasser

Aurora police hope cold case podcast could help solve murder of Chelsea Yasser

Aurora police hope cold case podcast could help solve murder of Chelsea Yasser
Education|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Graduate student, runner Joabe Barbosa completes mission to run every street in Chicago

Graduate student, runner Joabe Barbosa completes mission to run every street in Chicago

Graduate student, runner Joabe Barbosa completes mission to run every street in Chicago
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|US

Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship

A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life

Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship
Arts|Education|Europe|World

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history whose golden domes have towered over the capital for almost a millennium, was set

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future
Business|Education|Entertainment|Food|World

Starbucks Korea to give staff history training after backlash over marketing campaign

Starbucks Korea will shut all stores in the country at 3 p.m. on June 22 for staff training on historical awareness and social sensitivity, the operator Shinsegae Group said

Starbucks Korea to give staff history training after backlash over marketing campaign
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

New Yorkers who weren’t partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston
Business|Economy|Education|Health

The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers

The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers

The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers
Economy|Education|Travel|World

Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits grandparents' Irish village on eve of G7

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday met distant cousins in his grandparents' home village in the west of Ireland on a visit to

Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits grandparents' Irish village on eve of G7
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Scam artists posing as Duke employees try to gain access to property: HCSO

Scam artists posing as Duke employees try to gain access to property: HCSO

Scam artists posing as Duke employees try to gain access to property: HCSO
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree falls on Michigan home

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree falls on Michigan home

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree falls on Michigan home
Arts|Education|Environment|Political|Science|World

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks
Arts|Education|Environment|Political

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it’s ruining their dating lives

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it’s ruining their dating lives

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it’s ruining their dating lives
Education|Environment|World

US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to reinstall exhibits and signs on topics like slavery and climate change that

US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Woman celebrates 100th birthday with honorary diploma from Saguaro High School

Woman celebrates 100th birthday with honorary diploma from Saguaro High School

Woman celebrates 100th birthday with honorary diploma from Saguaro High School
Education|Political|Sports

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby in Texas Tech saga

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond publicly called on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby after the Texas Tech quarterback won a court order restoring his eligibility

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby in Texas Tech saga
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run

The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run

The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico

A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers have promised Puerto Ricans that they would try to speed up the island’s sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds

US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico
Crime|Education

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty

Defense lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking a judge to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty as punishment for comments they made in the media about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty
Americas|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Doctor sentenced in hit-and-run death of California woman

Doctor sentenced in hit-and-run death of California woman

Doctor sentenced in hit-and-run death of California woman
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness

Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness

Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree fell on their home

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree fell on their home

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree fell on their home
Arts|Business|Education|Opinion|Political

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture
Education|Health|Science

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore

ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore

ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

US OPEN '26: Scottie Scheffler trying to make history and Shinnecock tries to avoid recent history

This U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is all about history

US OPEN '26: Scottie Scheffler trying to make history and Shinnecock tries to avoid recent history
Crime|Education|Opinion|World

The Constitution promises an interpreter for fair trials – US courts often can’t deliver

Federal protections promise a fair trial in a language you understand, but for millions who speak lesser-known languages, courts can’t keep that promise.

The Constitution promises an interpreter for fair trials – US courts often can’t deliver
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse

Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry

The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry
Economy|Education|Political|World

Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy

Hundreds of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest the spending priorities of President Prabowo Subianto's

Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last month's girls school fire

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kenya’s central town of Gilgil for a memorial service to honor the lives of 16 students who died in a school fire last month that police said was caused by arson

Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last month's girls school fire
Economy|Education|Political

Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling

Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree

Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
Education|Environment|Science|World

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines

Philippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter

Taking turns with J

Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in
Business|Economy|Education|Political

New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program

A New Mexico judge has dismissed a challenge over the legality of the state's fledgling universal childcare program

New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando

U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking the country's 250th anniversary

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando
Education|Sports|US

Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues sanctions against Tech over Sorsby

The Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports

Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues sanctions against Tech over Sorsby
Crime|Education|News|US

School shootings in the US: Fast facts

School shootings in the US: Fast facts

School shootings in the US: Fast facts
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to

Soccer-Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests
Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

Vermont library holds ribbon cutting for new Canadian citizen entrance

Vermont library holds ribbon cutting for new Canadian citizen entrance

Vermont library holds ribbon cutting for new Canadian citizen entrance
Education|Sports|World

Dutch soccer coaches teach life skills and football fundamentals to Kansas City youth

Dutch soccer coaches teach life skills and football fundamentals to Kansas City youth

Dutch soccer coaches teach life skills and football fundamentals to Kansas City youth
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl

2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl

2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion

Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones

Before asking whether inclusion is good for business, we should ask whether it is the right thing to do, two scholars argue.

Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones
Business|Economy|Education|Political

Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care

First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, designed to help foster children

Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care
Education|Health|Science

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket

The U.S.

Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Hustle on and off the court: Brothers launch bin cleaning business to fund basketball camp

Hustle on and off the court: Brothers launch bin cleaning business to fund basketball camp

Hustle on and off the court: Brothers launch bin cleaning business to fund basketball camp
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

North Texas girl meets donor's family in emotional first meeting

North Texas girl meets donor's family in emotional first meeting

North Texas girl meets donor's family in emotional first meeting
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology

From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal

The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+

From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'I did not provide alcohol,' former school official shares her side

'I did not provide alcohol,' former school official shares her side

'I did not provide alcohol,' former school official shares her side
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively

Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year

Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma

Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across the state.

How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
Business|Economy|Education

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County

Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|US|World

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
Economy|Education|Environment|World

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists

The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
Economy|Education|Health|Technology|World

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre

When Aldewa Anjasmara Halip's three-year-old daughter cried hysterically every time she was due to attend a daycare

Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots

The Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for children under 16 with exemptions for platforms that

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

States sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts

Democratic state officials filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming federal agencies have flouted the law by hastily implementing President Donald Trump's executive

States sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts
Business|Crime|Education|Political|Sports|US

Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit

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Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago

Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago

Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'

Texas Tech's sports leadership is defending its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction

Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
Business|Education|Technology

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College
Education|Environment|Health|Sports

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case

Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case

Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman

Glenn Close is finally getting an Oscar

Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political|World

Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Thousands of Southern Baptists have voted overwhelmingly to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors in the nation’s largest conservative evangelical denomination

Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life

The dead remains of foundation species can boost or deter how well future generations are able to grow and thrive.

Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says

New research shows that extreme floods in coastal areas are becoming more common as climate change causes sea levels to rise

Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says
Crime|Education|Political|World

Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel

Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political|World

Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests

Colombian leftist presidential hopeful Ivan Cepeda told Reuters he will recognize the results of a runoff vote this month even if

Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests
Education|World

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon’s recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter

The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter

The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure

Honda Motor America has recalled 880,514 vehicles in the United States over the failure of rear suspension components in the vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety

Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles
Economy|Education|Environment|Political

California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness

California’s leaders have repeatedly promised to tackle homelessness. But they don’t consistently make it a high priority for using state funds, researchers found.

California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia

As the National Science Foundation starts giving out fewer grants, people worldwide will potentially lose out from potential research findings that could help improve their lives.

National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia
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Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Half of Americans fear that the rise of AI could put them or someone in their household out of work, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos

Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
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Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships

Teens fare better when both fathers and mothers play key parenting roles, including talking with them about sensitive subjects that were once considered only a mom’s role.

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships
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Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
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Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution
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Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions

For decades, Israel has worked to expand the Jewish presence in annexed east Jerusalem

Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions
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Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands

Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing

Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
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Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines

Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines
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Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
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Democrat Villegas projected to advance in California's 22nd congressional district

Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, an educator, was projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's closely watched 22nd

Democrat Villegas projected to advance in California's 22nd congressional district
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Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race

The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
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Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court

Big 12 athletic directors have taken part in a conference call with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby

Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court
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The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer

A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former N

Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer
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Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder
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Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint
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This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt

This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt

This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt
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Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm
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Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial
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Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students
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Construction begins on George Floyd Square redevelopment

Construction begins on George Floyd Square redevelopment

Construction begins on George Floyd Square redevelopment
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Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck

Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck

Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck
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These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president
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Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

Several candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights
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Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout

Meta is investing $115 million to stand up a new training program for data center technician jobs, as the social media giant races to build the

Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout
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US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements

The U.S.

US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements
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Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion
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Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued a decree ordering federal workers in the capital to work from home on June 11 and suspending school classes to

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff
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Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search

Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention
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Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship

A new database includes more than 850 dissertations and theses, spanning everything from baseball slang and cigarette smoking to postage stamps and ballpark organs.

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship
Crime|Education|Health

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool
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Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities

Florida’s current approach to insurance is forcing those who can least afford it to bear the cost of the climate crisis. But different approaches are available.

Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities
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Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign
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How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta
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Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Honest conversations between parents and teens can help incoming college students make safer choices and be more aware of risks.

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role
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Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics

Observing how grown-ups operate provides children with information on how they can shape their worlds to get what they want and avoid what they don’t want.

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics
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MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data

Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin

MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data
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Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed

Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
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Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise
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A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
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Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
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Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial
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Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts

Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts

Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts
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Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
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Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation
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Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease
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Goodwill bin find in Oklahoma City leads to return of 70-year-old diploma to New Mexico

Goodwill bin find in Oklahoma City leads to return of 70-year-old diploma to New Mexico

Goodwill bin find in Oklahoma City leads to return of 70-year-old diploma to New Mexico
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Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market
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Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove
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Durham County reverses decision to remove Pride Month library displays

Durham County reverses decision to remove Pride Month library displays

Durham County reverses decision to remove Pride Month library displays
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Testimony ends after 4 days, closing arguments set in trial of fatal Texas track meet stabbing

A teenager charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a competitor at a Texas track meet won't be testifying in his own defense

Testimony ends after 4 days, closing arguments set in trial of fatal Texas track meet stabbing
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With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis' legacy alive

A group of young Elvis Presley tribute artists, ranging in age from seven to 17, competed in the king’s hometown last week as part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis' legacy alive
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Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines
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France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death

French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday he had told public prosecutors to review 70,000 ongoing allegations of violence against minors, after an outcry over

France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death
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Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights
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Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support

Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support

Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support
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Gordon S. Wood, eminent scholar of the American Revolution, dead at 92

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S

Gordon S. Wood, eminent scholar of the American Revolution, dead at 92
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Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

The newly named director of national intelligence is a Trump political ally who has no experience in national security. A veteran of the field says it matters who holds the job.

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job
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Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary
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Gordon S. Wood, influential scholar of the American Revolution, dies at 92

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S

Gordon S. Wood, influential scholar of the American Revolution, dies at 92
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Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles
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Denver PorchFest bringing live music to neighborhood porches

Denver PorchFest bringing live music to neighborhood porches

Denver PorchFest bringing live music to neighborhood porches
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Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack