Brain Food: Young Book Lovers Grow Brain Tissue As They Read
The act of reading books has benefits that last long after the final page of childhood.

2021 Scripps Bee Champion Zaila Avant-garde to publish 2 books
Scripps Spelling Bee winner Zaila Avant-garde is adding a new title to her impressive list of accomplishments: children’s book author.
By Scripps National Spelling Bee
Prince Harry's memoir opens at a record-setting sales pace
First-day sales of "Spare" topped 1.4M copies, including hardcover, audiobook and e-book editions sold in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
By Robert F. Bukaty / AP
Merriam-Webster's 2022 Word Of The Year Is 'Gaslighting'
Merriam-Webster announced its most-searched words of 2022 today. 'Gaslighting' was named the top word over 'endemic,' 'omicron' and 'queen consort.'
By Jenny Kane / APTop Stories

State of emergency declared over violent Atlanta protest
Gov. Brian Kemp's declaration allows him to call up to 1,000 National Guard members to help "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
By Alex Slitz / Ap
House GOP wastes no time launching investigations
With their new majority in hand, House Republicans have made it clear that government oversight will be a huge focus.
By Jose Luis Magana / AP
Where Gen Z gets its news: Social media
A 2022 poll shows network and cable TV news came in fifth and sixth place, with newspapers dead last.
By Martin Meissner / AP