MINNEAPOLIS — Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate has revived the debate over how he handled the biggest crisis of his […]
US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Higher education advocates in Latino communities say they are optimistic about a new federal effort to support hundreds of local colleges and universities. Hispanic-serving institutions, or HSIs, which are not-for-profit […]
Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka try to win the US Open for the first time
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka both will be trying to win the U.S. Open for the first time when they play each other […]
Florida high school football player dies after collapsing during game
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A Florida Panhandle high school football player has died after collapsing during a game, officials said. Port St. Joe High School wide receiver and defensive back […]
A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer’s NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it’s up for grabs
NEW YORK — A mural honoring ancient and modern figures in medicine that has hung in the lobby of Pfizer’s original New York City headquarters for more than 60 years […]
2-year-old boy fatally stabbed by older brother in Chicago-area home, police say
JOLIET, Ill. — A 2-year-old boy was fatally stabbed by his 6-year-old brother in Joliet, Illinois, police said. The child suffered multiple stab wounds from a kitchen knife inside a […]
Recreational marijuana sales begin on North Carolina tribal land, drug illegal in state otherwise
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began selling marijuana and cannabis products to any adult 21 or over starting Saturday at its tribe-owned dispensary in North Carolina, where possession or […]
Tight race for control of Congress could be decided by just a handful of campaigns
WASHINGTON — The race for control of Congress is as close as ever, with barely two dozen House seats and a handful in the Senate likely to determine the majority […]
Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $800 million
BOSTON — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $800 million with a cash option of $401.8 million for Tuesday’s drawing after no one matched all the winning […]
With father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible?
Murder charges filed against the father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a Georgia school shooting follow the successful prosecution of two parents in Michigan who were held responsible for […]