Scientists bring to life nearly 100 baby sharks through artificial insemination
Sharks are as fascinating as they are endangered, and scientists have been sounding the alarm on the rate at which shark populations are…
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University president resigns after plagiarizing part of a speech by the former head of US Special Operations Command
The University of South Carolina accepted the resignation Wednesday of President Bob Caslen, who admitted he plagiarized part of a speech by the…
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Head of second-largest teachers’ union to call for schools to reopen 5 days a week for in-person classes
The president of the second-largest teachers’ union in the US will call for schools to reopen for in-person instruction five days a week,…
Continue Reading The repair of a vital Memphis bridge could take 2 months, chief engineer says
It could take up to two months to temporarily repair a crack that forced the closure of a vital bridge in Memphis, Tennessee, and the waterway below,…
Continue Reading Pair of recent Chicago police killings puts spotlight on policies related to officer foot pursuits
In late March, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was fatally shot by Chicago police officers at the end of a foot chase. Police said body camera footage shows…
Continue Reading Here’s how two mothers in the same county have totally different views on masks in schools
Like many moms of teens, Rachael Colón has to rush in the mornings to get her daughter up and ready for school. Maleah, 16, likes to sleep in. As…
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Netanyahu warns against ‘lynchings’ as clashes between Arabs and Jews rock Israeli cities
As the Israeli military and Palestinian militants in Gaza exchange deadly airstrikes and rocket bombardments, rioting and violent clashes have also…
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UN confirms military forces blocking aid in Ethiopia’s Tigray region following CNN investigation
The United Nations has confirmed that military forces are impeding humanitarian access to parts of Ethiopia’s war-torn Tigray region, after an…
Continue Reading A million dollars in Ohio. $100 savings bonds in West Virginia. How incentives could improve the vaccination rate
While Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts to people who are vaccinated against Covid-19, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is betting dollars to those…
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Tiger is still missing as mystery deepens over man who was seen with it
A man who wrangled a tiger strolling in front of a Houston home Sunday has posted bond over the incident, yet the circumstances of the scene that…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 13: Pipeline hack, Congress, Covid, police, Mideast violence
Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate, as Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. Here’s what you need to know to Get…
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University president resigns after plagiarizing part of a speech by the former head of US Special Forces
The University of South Carolina accepted the resignation Wednesday of President Bob Caslen, who admitted he plagiarized part of a speech by the…
Continue Reading Mother who allegedly killed her 4-year-old faces the death penalty if convicted, Ohio prosecutor says
A 25-year-old woman in Ohio who has been charged with murder in the death of her 4-year-old daughter will face the death penalty if convicted,…
Continue Reading Family of Ohio student who died after drinking alcohol at fraternity event files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a Bowling Green State University student, who prosecutors say died from alcohol intoxication during a fraternity hazing, has filed a…
Continue Reading Vital Memphis bridge shut down after officials find structural crack
Transportation officials discovered a crack Tuesday in a major artery in American infrastructure, meaning it could be closed for months. The Hernando…
Continue Reading Lawsuit claims New Jersey Hindu temple was built on forced labor
Six Indian men filed suit against a large Hindu temple in New Jersey on Tuesday, alleging that the prominent sect in charge of the facility lured…
Continue Reading Body of missing 2-year-old boy is found in Las Vegas, suspect remains in jail without bail
The body of a missing 2-year-old boy was found Wednesday, one day after Las Vegas police arrested a man in connection with the child’s…
Continue Reading Two small planes collided over Colorado and both landed safely, one after deploying a parachute
One of two planes that collided in the air near Denver deployed a parachute and slowly drifted to the ground, where two people walked away from the…
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