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Chief Standing Bear, Native American civil rights icon, is honored on a postal stamp
Saturday, May 13, 2023
A U.S. Postal Service Forever stamp now celebrates the Ponca chief, whose lawsuit led to a 1879 ruling that determined Native Americans were people with inherent rights under the law.
8 people killed after vehicle drives into group at bus stop in Texas border city
Sunday, May 07, 2023
A motorist drove into a crowd that was waiting at a bus stop near a migrant shelter in Brownsville, according to authorities. "It is looking more and more like an intentional act," police said.
Shooting at outlet mall in Dallas suburb leaves at least 9 dead, 7 injured
Saturday, May 06, 2023
Police in Allen, Texas, said the gunman was among dead after he was killed by a nearby officer. Three of the wounded victims are in critical condition.
After Jordan Neely's death, homeless advocates blame NYC's 'dehumanizing' policies
Friday, May 05, 2023
The 30-year-old homeless man died from a chokehold by another passenger on the NYC subway. Advocates say the city's policies and rhetoric concerning people who are homeless are dangerous and false.
NASA is keeping Voyager 2 going until at least 2026 by tapping into backup power
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Engineers have bought the spacecraft's interstellar mission more time by using backup power from a safety mechanism. It means NASA no longer has to shut down one of its five scientific instruments.
Biden makes fun of his age at the White House Correspondents' dinner
Sunday, April 30, 2023
The president leaned on self-deprecation at the Washington, D.C., soiree and took jabs at Fox News and Don Lemon. Headliner comedian Roy Wood Jr. roasted scandal-plagued media figures and politicians.
The U.S. evacuates some 1,000 Americans from Sudan
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Two convoys of private U.S. citizens arrived in Port Sudan over the weekend after departing the capital of Khartoum, where deadly fighting between rival militaries has killed hundreds.
LeRoy Carhart, a doctor well known for performing late-term abortions, has died
Friday, April 28, 2023
The outspoken and controversial doctor, who specialized in providing second- and third-trimester abortion care, died on Friday at age 81.
4 were killed and 28 injured in a shooting at a teen's birthday party in Alabama
Sunday, April 16, 2023
The attack in the city of Dadeville came as people were gathering to celebrate a 16th birthday. Authorities have offered little information about a suspect, about the victims and about what happened.
Are you getting more voice notes these days? You're not alone
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Also colloquially known as a "voice text" or "voice message," the feature has been in our phones for years. But only recently has it emerged as a go-to communication method — especially for Gen Z.
The Rutgers University faculty strike is over, for now, after a deal is reached
Saturday, April 15, 2023
The deal, which includes significant pay increases for graduate workers and part-time lecturers, suspends a week-long strike that had halted classes for 67,000 students.
Scholastic wanted to license her children's book — if she cut a part about 'racism'
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Maggie Tokuda-Hall was thrilled when the publishing powerhouse approached her to feature her book about a love story set in an internment camp during WWII. Then she read what the deal would involve.
Local officials are poised to send expelled Tennessee lawmakers back to state House
Monday, April 10, 2023
Former Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, want to return to the House. Upcoming meetings could give local officials the chance to send them back.
UConn and San Diego State are set for NCAA men's basketball final. What are the odds?
Monday, April 03, 2023
A fifth title is at stake for the UConn Huskies. But the underdog Aztecs have proven their ability to surprise this season.
LSU beats Iowa to win 1st NCAA title, posting record triple-digit point game
Sunday, April 02, 2023
The Tigers fended off Iowa 102-85 in the women's national championship basketball game.
Up to 70 North Atlantic right whales were spotted in Cape Cod Bay
Sunday, April 02, 2023
As many as 70 of the endangered whales were seen feeding off the Massachusetts coast on Friday. Fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales exist in the world.
Sen. Fetterman will return to the Senate on April 17 after his hospital release
Friday, March 31, 2023
The Pennsylvania Democrat had been receiving treatment for depression at Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D.C. Fetterman's depression is now in remission, according to his doctor.
5 key takeaways from the Trump indictment news
Friday, March 31, 2023
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury. Trump's arraignment hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday afternoon in a Manhattan criminal court.
A 3D-printed rocket launched successfully but failed to reach orbit
Thursday, March 23, 2023
A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its debut launch Wednesday night, passing a critical milestone. But it failed after three minutes of flight, crashing into the ocean.
Miami Beach sets curfew to control spring break crowds after 2 shootings
Sunday, March 19, 2023
The city issued a curfew on Sunday night and plans another starting on Thursday in an effort to curb violence after two fatal shootings took place over the weekend.