Read the latest and breaking national US News covering Law, Politics, Education, Crime and College Rankings as well as the impact of climate on the environment.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT
Seven homes dating as far back as Alaska’s gold-rush era stand in the way of a plan to build apartments and condos to help alleviate a housing shortage.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:03:00 GMT
The spread of the highly contagious disease persists at levels not seen in the U.S. since the early 1990s.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:26:00 GMT
James McDonald, one of the president’s personal lawyers, would replace Jay Clayton, who has been nominated as national intelligence director.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:47:00 GMT
Crews worked early Saturday under the cover of a tarp, after the center got a court-ordered deadline extended to noon.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Past efforts have broken the hearts of architects and politicians. Thanks to a new design and financing approach—and a real-estate developer in the White House—a plan is on track.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:11:00 GMT
The order was a partial victory for Lively, but the judge ruled the actress can’t recover damages in connection with Baldoni’s countersuit against her.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:16:00 GMT
The jump in sales tax receipts in the Louisiana parish provides a new talking point in the debate over the AI construction boom.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
High-school grads find an alternative way into top-choice colleges, moving to town, enrolling in online classes and taking part in campus social life—all off the regular admissions route.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT
A local college closed seven years ago. It has proved hard to repurpose.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:45:00 GMT
Elite colleges are tightening their test requirements after years of looser policies.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT
An open letter cites “severe preparation deficits” among incoming students.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:31:00 GMT
Vance Luther Boelter will receive multiple life sentences for the fatal shooting of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Because of the triumph of originalism, the court’s docket increasingly features bizarre historical arguments.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT
A lakefront homeowner likened his neighbor’s shoreline walks to a home invasion in a dispute that could go to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Jim Justice is credited with saving the Greenbrier, but now faces calls for new ownership as some claim he drained its revenue to pay other bills.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The Friday ruling voided four policies that put “the lives of countless individuals on hold,” U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. said.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT
The New World screwworm has prompted cattlemen to use drones and step up inspections to protect herds. The USDA is renewing its sterile-fly production.
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A Texas power station is a major producer of the pollutant sulfur dioxide. Neighbors are taking notice.
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:45:00 GMT
Years of drought and political brinkmanship have pushed the waterway to the breaking point.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT
As the U.S. endures drought conditions, a new bill would offer a tax credit to data centers and other industrial sites that invest in water-reuse systems.
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The city is investigating just how much carbon it takes to build its famous skyline, from the concrete foundations all the way up to the glass that frames skyscrapers.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:09:00 GMT
The Democratic Party’s New Establishment is less interested in winning than in remaking the party.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:43:00 GMT
The SpaceX IPO is a credit to Elon Musk and American capitalism.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:38:00 GMT
The latest NAEP results show the harm done by Covid school lockdowns.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:37:00 GMT
‘My score did not qualify me for the gifted program.’
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:14:00 GMT
Work teaches young people responsibility, accountability and budgeting skills.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:23:00 GMT
New York’s Governor considers a bill to remove ‘mother’ and ‘father’ from family law.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:48:00 GMT
Almost half the building was affected as emergency services assessed the situation.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:23:00 GMT
Programs aimed at families and veterans offer a road map to address the problem in the coming decades.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:00 GMT
With birth rates in steep decline, marriage falling out of fashion and the future of MAGA up in the air, Turning Point USA held its annual women’s leadership conference.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Convent boarding houses are affordable and clean, but there are rules: curfews, chores and sometimes nuns who vet boyfriends.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:01:00 GMT
Watch Micah Maidenberg report from Brownsville, Texas, the largest city in a region already straining to accommodate Elon Musk’s grand ambitions.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
High-school grads find an alternative way into top-choice colleges, moving to town, enrolling in online classes and taking part in campus social life—all off the regular admissions route.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:02:00 GMT
Melanie Walker was a confidante to Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein. Her lawyer said she was in a “coercive relationship” with Epstein.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT
A local college closed seven years ago. It has proved hard to repurpose.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Early-enrollment rules mean elite recruits are cashing NIL checks while their classmates are still in high school. The result: proms with Bentleys, five-figure watches and event planners.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:09:00 GMT
The billionaire says ”I have never victimized anyone” and that it was a mistake to ever meet with Jeffrey Epstein.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:29:00 GMT
The best cheap car insurance companies offer low rates but don’t skimp on coverage options.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:40:00 GMT
Top pet insurance companies to safeguard your wallet from pet medical bills.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:29:00 GMT
We analyzed 19 term life insurance companies to find the best options based on cost, coverage and complaints.