
Inside the movement to ban books at libraries and in schools
Books written by or about members of the LGBTQ community and people of color are reportedly challenged the most.
Books written by or about members of the LGBTQ community and people of color are reportedly challenged the most.
One scientist wants to "look where we've never looked before."
The global cost of obesity is expected to be in the trillions of dollars as obesity rates in the U.S. and worldwide skyrocket.
Forecasters said the storm system will march eastward Friday, bringing the threat of severe weather into the Ohio and Tennessee River valleys.
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Advocates are working to transform the heart of Minneapolis' Central Riverfront into a destination honoring Indigenous history.
Twenty states with Republican attorneys general told major pharmacy chains that it is illegal in their states to distribute abortion pills.
The five-week trial of Alex Murdaugh garnered national attention before jurors made a swift decision on his guilt.
Drag shows have been targeted by protests, and sometimes been victimized by violence.
WalletHub compared 182 of the largest cities in the areas of emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment.
It was the first time since the derailment four weeks ago that someone from Norfolk Southern participated in a formal town hall with residents.
There's risk of severe flood and strong winds in multiple parts of the country Thursday.
A Scripps News investigation found suspicions of child labor went back years before authorities took action against a Nebraska meatpacking plant.
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The Alex Murdaugh case chronicled the unraveling of a powerful Southern family. A guilty verdict was handed down on Thursday.
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Houston police ticketed a volunteer for feeding residents without homes after the city created rules regulating who can provide free food outdoors.
A conversation between a young gymnast and her uncle led to the creation of Fisk University's gymnastics team.
The mayor of College Park, Maryland was arrested and charged with over 50 counts of possession of child pornography.
Dr. Sherry Walling hosts workshops that combine her skills as a clinical psychologist and an amatuer circus artist.
The siege of heavy snowfall over the past week has subsided but park officials are still unsure when it will be deemed safe for visitors to return.
The Justice Department says former President Trump can be sued by Capitol Police and lawmakers for injuries during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Psilocybin is being used to help treat major depressive disorder, and it might have some benefits.
A rail union leader says staff has safety concerns at the East Palestine train derailment site after some workers fell ill during the cleanup process.
Some of New Orleans' most underserved residents are addressing ways to combat climate change impacts in their communities.
A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced legislation that would end the practice of changing clocks twice a year.
An unvaccinated person potentially exposed 20,000 attendees to measles at a Christian revival last month at Asbury University.
Spirit Airlines believes a passenger's battery, stored in an overhead bin, was the source of the fire.
Biden is asking for money and more time to prosecute cases, find new ways to prevent identity theft and help people whose identities were stolen.
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Judge Clifton Newman said she was a "great" juror, but defied his order by speaking with multiple people about the case.
The hearing comes as senators introduce legislation that would strengthen regulations on the rail industry and stiffen punishments.
There isn't a lot Congress can agree on, but it seems both Democrats and Republicans can come together in supporting apprenticeship programs.
A new West Virginia law will allow people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms onto campuses for public colleges and universities.