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.


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 / AP
Michigan Town's Only Library May Close After Battle Over LGBTQ+ Books
Many residents of Jamestown, Michigan depend on the town's library to homeschool children, but that resource is set to run out of money.
By NewsyTop Stories

Memphis Police set to release video of Tyre Nichols confrontation
Nichols died Jan. 10, three days after a confrontation with five Memphis Police officers. The officers have since been fired and charged in his death.
By Gerald Herbert / AP
Britney Spears addresses fans after police are called to her home
The pop star is asking fans to respect her privacy after police conducted a welfare check based on "prank phone calls."
By Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP
Push for change as only 18 states require Holocaust education
A majority of states don't require Holocaust history in education curriculum. Survivor family members and museum curators are trying to change that.
By Scripps News