US ending extra food stamp benefits that started during COVID
For the average food stamps recipient, the change will mean about $90 less per month in grocery assistance, though for many, it could be much more.
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Home where 4 University of Idaho students were killed to be torn down
The University of Idaho is still evaluating options for how to utilize the property after the home is town down.
Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume
The resumption announcement came a day after the Environmental Protection Agency ordered Norfolk Southern to "pause" shipments from the site.
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Tornadoes, possible derecho strike central US
Derechos are rare outside of the summer months as they feed off warm, moist air.
Family moves into dream rental home, finds it's a scam
A couple with children found the perfect rental home, and started moving in, only to learn the home wasn't really available to rent.
Parents train education advocates to help children succeed in school
The pandemic erased two decades of progress in reading and math scores for American students, and students of color fell behind even further.
Michigan power line work continues, California gets breather
California got a brief break Sunday from a powerful storm that left rivers swollen to dangerous levels and brought snow to low-lying areas around LA.
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5 dead, including patient, in medical flight crash in Nevada
The crash occurred amid a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service in Reno for large swaths of Nevada.
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Historic storm brings unusual winter weather to much of California
More than 120,000 California utility customers remained without electricity, according to PowerOutage.us.
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New efforts to help adults earn their high school diplomas
People who didn't graduate high school make roughly $180 less a week than those who are in the workplace with just a high school diploma.
Ranchers help LGBTQ+ community find acceptance in rural America
A study estimates 2.8 million to 3.9 million members of the LGBTQ+ community live in rural areas. That’s 3% to 5% of all rural Americans.
Habitat for Humanity homeowners reflect on Jimmy Carter's work
Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, along with volunteers, have helped build, renovate and repair over 4,300 homes in 14 countries since 1984.
NTSB investigates runway close call at Southern California airport
This is the fourth time a runway incident with a commercial airliner has been placed under investigation with the NTSB since the start of this year.
Brutal winter weather is causing havoc across the country
In Massachusetts freezing rain led to a pileup of more than a dozen cars and trucks.
Malcolm X's family files $100M lawsuit against NYPD, CIA and FBI
This lawsuit comes less than a year after the city of New York agreed to pay $36 million to two men wrongly convicted of Malcolm X’s murder.
Pres. Biden confirms no plans to visit East Palestine 'at this moment'
President Joe Biden confirmed to reporters at the White House on Friday that he will not be going to East Palestine, Ohio "at this moment."
Culinary Academy of Las Vegas helps drive a historic employment rate
The academy says it's making it so anybody interested in the hospitality sector can take that next big step in their career.
Student loan forgiveness to be debated at Supreme Court
According to College Board, recent graduates with debt in our country usually owe around $28,400.
East Palestine residents meet with activist Erin Brockovich
High-profile activist Erin Brockovich spoke with residents in the village of East Palestine, Ohio on Friday evening during a town hall event.
More Americans say they have more credit card debt than savings
More Americans say they would rely on credit cards in case of a sudden emergency than on personal savings.
National Zoo to open immersive bird house after a 6-year renovation
The more than 30,000 square foot renovated exhibit will feature more than 170 individual birds representing 72 different species.
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80-year-old janitor couldn't afford rent, students come to his rescue
80-year-old Mr. James needed help making ends meet after his rent increased. Students at a Texas high school wanted to help.
The importance of HBCUs as they grow in popularity
Rooted in Black culture and traditions, historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, are seeing higher enrollment.
Bear escapes from outdoor enclosure at St. Louis Zoo
Guests were ushered inside while zoo staff attempted to recapture Ben, a 4-year-old Andean bear.
Montana man accused of threatening to kill US Sen. Jon Tester
In the indictment, prosecutors say the man made several threatening calls to Sen. Tester by phone, leaving voicemails at his office.
1.2 million candles sold at Walmart recalled due to fire, injury risk
The wicks can burn too close to the side of the glass container and cause the container to shatter.
More states considering changes to child labor laws to fill jobs
States like Iowa and Minnesota are considering legislation that would expand the types of jobs and number of hours teens can work.
They opened their home to Ukrainians. Now it's time to say goodbye
Two families — one Ukrainian, one American — who took part in the "Uniting for Ukraine" refugee sponsorship program are about to part ways.
Western storm is bringing conditions the area hasn't seen in years
Los Angeles County has its first blizzard warning since 1989, and Portland is experiencing its second snowiest day in history.
Fund helps preserve, renovate important sites focused on Black history
The National Park Foundation is preserving Black history sites across the country to give a more thorough look at the nation's past.
