Students still struggle with math and reading despite the end of the pandemic era, study shows
Students who struggled through the height of the Covid-19 pandemic -- between March 2020 and early 2023 -- are still having trouble keeping up with course work, according to a study from the nonprofit NWEA, which focuses on education research.
2023-07-11 21:25
Iowa's special session places abortion at forefront in 2024 GOP primary
Iowa's legislature will kick off a special session Tuesday aimed at banning abortion in most cases after about six weeks of pregnancy, elevating the issue in a state blanketed by 2024 presidential contenders who have sought to avoid the kinds of specifics the Republican-led state House and Senate are poised to consider.
2023-07-11 19:18
This millionaire is selling his private jet to help the environment
Millionaire Stephen Prince is selling his private jet -- because of his concerns for the environment. The vice-chair of the Patriotic Millionaires group is also calling for higher taxes on top earners.
2023-07-11 18:56
With player stylists and Gucci collabs, MLB eyes a fresh look with younger fans
Major League Baseball’s quest for the crown of cool will be on display Tuesday when its top players strut down a red carpet show at Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market ahead of the All-Star Game
2023-07-11 18:15
Trump asks court to delay setting trial date in documents case
Former President Donald Trump's defense team asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case in Florida to postpone the trial, according to a filing late Monday night, saying there is "no reason for any expedited trial."
2023-07-11 17:51
Powerball prize jumps to an estimated $725 million after no jackpot winners Monday
There were no jackpot winners after Monday's Powerball drawing and the grand prize jumped to an estimated $725 million -- the seventh largest Powerball jackpot, according to lottery officials.
2023-07-11 16:20
Louisiana judge quashes some counts against officers charged in connection with death of Black motorist Ronald Greene
A Louisiana judge has quashed counts against two of the law enforcement officers charged in connection with the May 2019 arrest and death of Black motorist Ronald Greene.
2023-07-11 15:45
Storms turning streets into rivers, trapping drivers and forcing rescues across the Northeast evoke memories of Hurricane Irene
Multiple rounds of intense rainstorms have turned streets into gushing rivers, trapped drivers and forced water rescues and evacuations across the Northeast -- and it's bringing back memories of Hurricane Irene in deluged Vermont as the flood threat continues Tuesday.
2023-07-11 13:20
Biden and NATO leaders enter summit with a show of force as Turkey agrees to Sweden's membership
President Joe Biden and alliance leaders enter the first day of the high-stakes NATO Summit Tuesday with a reinvigorated sense of unity after a major win on Monday evening when Turkey agreed to Sweden's bid to join the alliance.
2023-07-11 12:29
Biden just secured a big win from his Europe trip
President Joe Biden has already secured a powerful deliverable from his Europe trip -- one that will weaken Russia's strategic position in another detrimental consequence of its invasion of Ukraine.
2023-07-11 12:23
US-Israeli citizen charged with arms trafficking, acting as Chinese agent
US prosecutors unsealed an indictment Monday charging the co-director of a think tank with illicit arms trafficking, violating US sanctions laws, and other charges, five months after he was arrested in Cyprus and fled from authorities.
2023-07-11 10:59
Meta made cuts to election teams ahead of Threads launch, prompting concerns for 2024
Meta has made cuts to its teams that tackle disinformation and coordinated troll and harassment campaigns on its platforms, people with direct knowledge of the situation told CNN, raising concerns ahead of the pivotal 2024 elections in the US and around the world.
2023-07-11 09:59