Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money

Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money

The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “wokeness” and sowing confusion as schools scramble to comply.

4 hrs 17 mins ago
The Latest: Judge declines to block Musk and DOGE from accessing federal data or laying off workers

The Latest: Judge declines to block Musk and DOGE from accessing federal data or laying off workers

Top Russian diplomats met with U.S. officials Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

4 hrs 47 mins ago
Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases

Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases

A top Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday.

6 hrs 17 mins ago
Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift

Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift

Top Russian and U.S. officials are set to hold talks hold talks in Saudi Arabia in a bid to improve their ties and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

6 hrs 37 mins ago
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8 hrs 56 mins ago
The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

The Vatican has canceled papal audiences through the weekend and delegated others to cover for Pope Francis as the 88-year-old pope remains hospitalized with a multi-pronged respiratory infection.

9 hrs 7 mins ago
'Life-threatening cold' hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding

'Life-threatening cold' hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding

Harsh weather moved west as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine victims in Kentucky who died during flooding from heavy rains.

11 hrs 17 mins ago
Congratulations, March 2 is your day: A free book giveaway honors Dr. Seuss' birthday

Congratulations, March 2 is your day: A free book giveaway honors Dr. Seuss' birthday

Dr. Seuss has a present for you, as long as you were born on his birthday.

13 hrs 8 mins ago
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Why did humans start speaking.

15 hrs 18 mins ago
Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says

Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says

Greece’s chief seismologist says that while earthquake frequency around Santorini has slightly decreased, the situation remains unpredictable for the coming weeks.

February 17th, 9:28 PM EST
Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a fatal mid-air collision in Washington.

February 17th, 8:58 PM EST
Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv

Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv

The Kremlin says top Russian officials will hold talks with U.S. counterparts on restoring ties, Ukraine and preparing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump.

February 17th, 8:28 PM EST
Israel's ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas are both in doubt again

Israel's ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas are both in doubt again

An anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has issued tenders for the construction of nearly 1,000 additional settler homes in the occupied West Bank.

February 17th, 8:08 PM EST
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off

European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off

French President Emmanuel Macron has called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace for an emergency meeting Monday.

February 17th, 5:38 PM EST
Pope will remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says

Pope will remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says

Pope Francis’ upcoming commitments are appearing increasingly in question as he continues recovering from a respiratory tract infection.

February 17th, 2:07 PM EST
China says US has 'gravely backpedaled' on Taiwan

China says US has 'gravely backpedaled' on Taiwan

China’s Foreign Ministry has taken issue with a revised U.S. government fact sheet that removed a line on American opposition to independence for Taiwan.

February 17th, 4:17 AM EST
500 days of the Israel-Hamas war, by the numbers

500 days of the Israel-Hamas war, by the numbers

Monday is the 500th day of the war triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack into southern Israel.

February 17th, 2:47 AM EST
‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends

‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends

Fifty seasons of “Saturday Night Live” sketches, songs and special guests will be celebrated as the variety show celebrates its landmark anniversary.

February 17th, 1:17 AM EST
Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while fire-damaged California city now faces mudslides

Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while fire-damaged California city now faces mudslides

Southern California faces the continued risk of rock and mudslides on wildfire-scarred hillsides Friday, a day after heavy rains sent debris across several roadways.

February 15th, 8:26 AM EST
Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war

Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s foreign policy.

February 14th, 5:15 PM EST
The Latest: Trump signs plan for new tariffs on all US trading partners
The Latest: Trump signs plan for new tariffs on all US trading partners

President Donald Trump meets Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has heaped praise on him and is hoping to avoid the tariffs Trump has ordered for imports from other countries.

February 13th, 8:45 AM EST
Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages. That could resolve its ceasefire dispute with Israel
Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages. That could resolve its ceasefire dispute with Israel

The Hamas militant group says it will release Israeli hostages as planned, apparently resolving a major dispute that threatened the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

February 13th, 5:25 AM EST
CBS and several other Paramount channels set to go dark on YouTube TV
February 13th, 7:20 AM EST
Why people are naming bugs, rats and cats after their exes this Valentine’s Day
Why people are naming bugs, rats and cats after their exes this Valentine’s Day

Feel like dissing instead of kissing your former lover this Valentine’s Day.

February 13th, 1:14 AM EST
Brooke Rollins confirmed as Trump's agriculture secretary as tariff fights loom
Brooke Rollins confirmed as Trump's agriculture secretary as tariff fights loom

Brooke Rollins has been confirmed as secretary of agriculture.

February 13th, 12:25 PM EST
The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers continue to hold on to workers
The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers continue to hold on to workers

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as employers continue to retain workers despite resurgent inflation and elevated interest rates.

February 13th, 8:45 AM EST
Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi end talks on integrating their businesses
Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi end talks on integrating their businesses

Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi are dropping their talks on a business integration.

February 13th, 2:14 AM EST
US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing
US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

Egg prices have reached a record high in the U.S. The consumer price index released on Wednesday confirmed what consumers, bakers and food companies already knew: an ongoing bird flu outbreak that began in 2022 are making eggs terribly expensive right now.

February 12th, 2:04 PM EST