The Electoral College System Isn’t ‘One Person, One Vote’

In some states, voters have less influence over the Electoral College than their fellow voters in other states.

Workers Are Looking For Direction From Management

Any map is better than no map.

Dealing With Mental Illness In The Household

Kids want to learn more about mental illness and how to cope with parents who live with it.

How Remote Learning Is Making Educational Inequities Worse

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

Substack Isn’t A New Model For Journalism – It’s A Very Old One

If you haven’t heard of Substack – you probably will soon.

New Bill Proposes Stopping Unemployment Agencies

Claim focuses on mistakes made from agencies demanding money back.

Favorite Christmas Drinks: See The Most Popular One In Each State

Here's a toast to the most popular Christmas drinks across the United States.

Show Us Your Child's Letter To Santa

Show us a picture of your child's handwritten letter to Santa to spread some holiday joy this year.

Mom Dies Of Coronavirus Before She Could Hold Newborn Baby

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Case count tops 15 million; vaccine approval could come this week; another Trump lawyer tests positive.

How Do Archaeologists Know Where To Dig?

In recent years, new era of citizen science is helping archaeologists and their discoveries.

Intimate Partner Violence Has Increased During Pandemic

Domestic violence calls to police and shelters in the U.S. have risen amid pandemic.

When Can Children Get The Coronavirus Vaccine?

Five questions parents are asking.

'Quite Frankly Shocking': Coronavirus Deaths Hit Record Levels

The United States is averaging more than 2,000 coronavirus-related deaths per day.

Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Earns Positive Reviews From FDA

In documents released Tuesday, U.S. regulators say Pfizer's vaccine was not only safe but "strongly protective" against COVID-19.

Chuck Yeager, 1st To Break Sound Barrier, Dies At 97

Gen. Charles Yeager became the first person to fly faster than sound in 1947.

X-Ray Technician Lives In RV To Keep Small-Town Hospital Afloat

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: NY, LA schools go in opposite directions; Biden names next CDC chief; new state has most cases per capita.

Melinda Coleman, Mother Of Rape Survivor Daisy, Takes Own Life

According to the organization founded by her daughter, Melinda Coleman, 58, struggled most days with losing her daughter and husband.

Demand For Coronavirus Vaccines Expected To Get Heated — And Fast

Experts in ethics and immunization behavior say they expect attitudes to shift quickly from widespread hesitancy to urgent.

“Samfundssind” Might Help Countries Grapple With The Pandemic

As the pandemic rages, the U.S. could use a little bit more ‘Samfundssind’.

Understanding The Link Between Specific Genes And Facial Features

Scanning the DNA of 8,000 people to see how facial features are controlled by genes.

New Electoral Districts Are Coming

An old approach can show if they’re fair.

Pearl Harbor Dead Remembered In Ceremony Shrunken By Pandemic

Elderly survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack stayed home to avoid coronavirus health risks.

2020 Defined By 'Pandemic'-Related Words, Merriam-Webster Says

"Pandemic" and "coronavirus" were the dictionary's top-searched words, which also included "mamba," "malarkey" and "schadenfreude."

Nursing Home Residents Feel Like 'Sitting Ducks' In Vaccine Wait

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: NY and LA schools go in opposite directions; Biden names next CDC chief; new state has most cases per capita.

Health Officials Warn Americans Not To Let Their Guard Down

The vaccine won't be able to save Americans from the current coronavirus surge, Dr. Deborah Birx has said.

David Lander, 'Squiggy' On 'Laverne & Shirley,' Dies At 73

David Lander battled multiple sclerosis for decades.

Success as Maintaining Enthusiasm Through Failure

What if success were less about results and more about attitude, less about achievement and more about perseverance even through failures?

NBA Player Lost 7 Family Members To Virus, Starting With His Mom

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Cases surge in Northeast, but down in Midwest; report shows most at-risk; CDC urges universal mask use.

ER Visits, Long Waits Climb For Kids In Mental Health Crisis

With schools closed, routines disrupted, and parents anxious over lost income, kids are shouldering new burdens they're unequipped to bear.

She 'Let Her Guard' Down: Virus Batters New Jersey Nurse, Family

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: CA's Bay Area enacts strict stay-at-home order; cases surge again in Northeast; Bahrain approves vaccine.

Son Targets Anti-Maskers In Kansas Dad's Obituary

Marvin Farr died in world where "Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another," his obituary reads.

Geminids, 2020's Top Meteor Shower: When And How To See Fireballs

Get far away from the city lights to take in the always-reliable Geminid meteor shower, known for its colorful fireballs and quick speed.

How Coronavirus Vaccines Will Get From The Factory To Your Local Pharmacy

Challenges are ahead in distribution and systematic safe delivery of coronavirus vaccines.

What Makes The World’s Biggest Surfable Waves?

What makes some waves so big?

I’m An Astronomer And I Think Aliens May Be Out There

If intelligent aliens visit the Earth, it would be one of the most profound events in human history.

Think Your Health Care Is Covered?

Beware of the ‘Junk’ insurance plan.

Last Call For Coronavirus

To avoid bar shutdowns, states serve up curfews.

U.S. Sees Sharp Drop In Hiring Despite Slowing Unemployment

America’s employers sharply scaled back their hiring in November, adding only 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April.

Hospitals Overwhelmed By Virus Battle Another War: Cyber Attacks

Amid the pandemic, cybercriminals are ramping up efforts to steal data and disrupt services across the health care sector.

21 Good News Stories: Water, Then Gifts, Gush In; ‘Miracle’ Baby

Speak for yourselves, loyal restaurant patrons tell vandals; filling bellies with love; Santa looks like you; a dog lives his best life.