Millions of kids are missing weeks of school as attendance tanks across the US
Nationwide, students have been absent at record rates since schools reopened after COVID-forced closures
1970-01-01 08:00
EPA weighs formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment
The Biden administration says it could soon launch a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned in a towering plume of toxic smoke following the fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
1970-01-01 08:00
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried returns to New York as prosecutors push for his incarceration
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is returning to New York City for a bail hearing
1970-01-01 08:00
A showdown over Trump's trial date reflects an irreconcilable clash between campaign politics and justice
If special counsel Jack Smith has his way, Donald Trump will be spending his weekdays in January in a Washington, DC, courtroom rather than barnstorming ice-bound Iowa and New Hampshire with his closing arguments before the critical first 2024 nominating contests.
1970-01-01 08:00
Paralluelo's extra-time goal gives Spain a win over the Dutch and a Women's World Cup semifinal spot
Salma Paralluelo has scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over Netherlands and send the sixth-ranked nation into the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time
1970-01-01 08:00
Mississippi Supreme Court will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from welfare scheme civil lawsuit
The Mississippi Supreme Court said it will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from a civil lawsuit filed by the state seeking to recoup millions of dollars distributed as part of what the state calls a statewide welfare fraud scheme.
1970-01-01 08:00
After pounding South Korea with rains and winds, storm Khanun weakens as it blows into North Korea
Flights and trains resumed and power was mostly restored after a tropical storm blew through South Korea, which was preparing a pop concert for 40,000 Scouts whose global Jamboree was disrupted by the weather
1970-01-01 08:00
North Carolina roller coaster reopens after a large crack launched a state investigation
A towering North Carolina roller coaster that shut down in June due to a large crack in its support column has reopened after a month of repairs and testing
1970-01-01 08:00
Civil rights groups file lawsuit over Tennessee's redistricting maps
Several civil and voting rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Republican Gov. Bill Lee and other state officials over Tennessee's congressional and state Senate maps, which they allege are discriminatory and violate the constitutional rights of voters of color.
1970-01-01 08:00
Protester in Argentina dies of heart attack apparently suffered while being detained by police
Officials in Argentina's capital say a left-wing political activist who was taking part in a protest days before national primary elections has died of a heart attack suffered while being detained by police
1970-01-01 08:00
Man arrested after 'engaging in threatening conduct' towards jurors and witnesses in Pittsburgh synagogue shooter trial, prosecutors say
A West Virginia man was arrested Thursday after "engaging in threatening conduct" towards jurors and government witnesses in the federal trial against the the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, prosecutors announced.
1970-01-01 08:00
Here's who has (and hasn't) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate
Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party's first presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee.
1970-01-01 08:00