
How School Boards Became A Political Front Line
Hot-button issues have made local education decisions part of the national political discussion.

DeSantis pushes ban on diversity programs in state colleges
It's the Republican's latest step onto the front lines of the nation's culture wars as he considers a 2024 bid for the White House.
By Marta Lavandier / AP
Meet Hal, a robot helping future nurses treat patients in real time
Nursing students are using artificial intelligence and robots to train for real-life patients' symptoms and concerns.
By Scripps News
First Native American woman in space talks to reservation's students
Students on the Flathead Indian Reservation asked Nicole Mann questions as she was aboard the International Space Station.
By NASATop Stories

GoodRx to pay penalty to FTC; feds claim it shared health information
The FTC is pushing consumers to check their privacy settings after alleging GoodRx shared health information with advertisers without user consent.
By AP
Why is the Super Bowl halftime show such a big deal?
Despite a huge TV audience, the NFL doesn’t pay performers — though it does cover their expenses.
By Matt York / AP
Mount Washington to reach wind chills of -100F, as cold as Mars
The Mars Curiosity rover has recorded nighttime temperatures in recent days of 105 degrees below zero. Temperatures don't often get that low on Earth.
By Robert F. Bukaty / AP