US judge won't block Florida law barring Chinese citizens from owning homes
By Daniel Wiessner A U.S. judge in Florida on Thursday declined to block the state's law barring citizens
2023-08-18 03:47
Florida's new standards on Black history curriculum are creating outrage
As backlash to Florida's new Black history education standards grows, teachers say they are struggling to navigate what they can and cannot say inside their classrooms, while some parents are turning to alternative methods to educate their children about Black history.
2023-08-18 03:45
US House panel subpoenas FBI's Wray, DOJ's Garland in social media probe
WASHINGTON The U.S. House Judiciary Committee said on Thursday it had issued subpoenas to FBI Director Christopher Wray
2023-08-18 03:25
Former Northwestern athletes send letter defending school's athletic culture
Approximately 1,000 former Northwestern University athletes have sent a letter condemning hazing while defending the school’s culture
2023-08-18 03:23
As glaciers melt, a new study seeks protection of ecosystems that emerge in their place
A new scientific study suggests the world should start preparing to protect the ecosystems that emerge from under the disappearing ice, as a warming planet is inevitably causing glaciers to melt
2023-08-18 03:20
Law enforcement probing threats over Trump election case in Georgia
WASHINGTON Law enforcement officials were investigating threats related to former President Donald Trump's election interference probe in Georgia,
2023-08-18 02:56
Study finds 'rare but real risk' of tsunami threat to parts of Alaska's largest city
Researchers have concluded there is a “rare but real risk” that an earthquake-produced tsunami could inundate parts of coastal Anchorage under certain conditions
2023-08-18 02:53
Strong earthquake and aftershock shake Colombia's capital and other cities
A strong earthquake has shaken Colombia’s capital and other major cities
2023-08-18 02:51
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 7.09% this week to highest level in more than 20 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in 20 years
2023-08-18 02:45
Poland's lawmakers approve government plan for divisive referendum on election day
Poland’s lawmakers have confirmed that a controversial government-planned referendum on migration will be held alongside key parliamentary elections in October
2023-08-18 02:21
Maui's warning sirens stayed silent as wildfires approached Lahaina. Here's what we know
Authorities face mounting questions about whether more could have been done to warn residents as wildfires devastated western Maui earlier this month, after Hawaii's siren warning system stayed silent while wildfires reduced the town of Lahaina to ashes.
2023-08-18 02:18
Feds raise concerns about long call center wait times as millions dropped from Medicaid
Federal officials are raising concerns that long call center wait times may be contributing to a surge in the number of people losing Medicaid health care coverage
2023-08-18 02:16