Hurricane Ida Flooding Leaves Dozens Dead, Homes Underwater

Deaths continue to mount in New York City, New Jersey and Pennsylvania as historic rainfall and flooding from Ida besiege the region.

Extremists Plan To Attend U.S. Capitol Rally In September: Report

Members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers could attend the rally to demand "justice" for those charged in connection with Jan. 6 attack.

Liz Cheney Promoted To Vice Chairwoman Of Jan. 6 Panel

Cheney's appointment comes amid an effort by some Republicans to oust Cheney and Rep. Adam Kinzinger from the GOP conference.

U.S. Jobless Claims Reach A Pandemic Low As Hiring Strengthens

Vaccinations for COVID-19 have been supporting the job market by encouraging businesses to reopen or expand hours.

How Rape Affects Memory, And Why Police Need To Know About That Brain Science

Sexual assault survivors say interactions with law enforcement can be so intense, and so unsympathetic, that they add secondary trauma.

What Do Muslims Believe And Do? Understanding The 5 Pillars Of Islam

Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Inside mosques, a prayer niche known as the mihrab indicates the direction of Mecca.

Lessons About 9/11 Often Provoke Harassment Of Muslim Students

“Even if they’re joking around, they’ll say ‘terrorist’ and stuff like that,” one student said, adding, “That used to trigger me a lot.”

Tea Party 2.0? Conservatives Get Organized In School Battles

Conservative groups tied to major GOP donors and party-aligned think tanks lend firepower to local activists in school culture war fights.

Questioning A Catchphrase: 'Pandemic Of The unvaccinated'

The term doesn't appear to be changing the hearts and minds of unvaccinated people — and it skirts the issue of breakthrough infections.

Hurricane Ida: ​Biden In Louisiana Friday To Survey Damage

The fifth most powerful storm to strike the United States when it hit the Gulf Coast Sunday, Ida left behind billions of dollars in damage.

Education Department Will Forgive $5.8 Billion In Student Loans

Under new regulation, funds of borrowers will be forgiven to those that Social Security has identified as disabled.

Mother Pens Touching Letter To Police On Late Daughter’s Birthday

Your 5-minute read to start your day: Texas abortion bill becomes law; vacation in a potato; officers charged in Elijah McClain death.

Have An iPhone? Keeping Track Of Your ID Just Got A Lot Easier

Apple on Wednesday unveiled a new initiative that will allow iPhone and Watch users in some states to upload their IDs directly to Wallet.

Labor Day 2021 Weather: Your Holiday Weekend Forecast

Are we in for rain or shine this Labor Day weekend? Check out the latest weather forecast for your area.

The Difficulties Of Fighting Domestic Terrorism: Experts Weigh In

Domestic far-right extremism, especially white supremacy and militia violence, is now at the top of the national security agenda.

Schools Leaving Tough Virus Choices To Parents, Staff

As the highly transmissible delta variant surges, some school districts are doing little to beef up protocols to prevent infections.

Hurricane Ida: Louisiana Faces Long Road To Recovery

Power and water outages are affecting hundreds of thousands of people as they scramble to find food, gas, water, and relief from the heat.

Princeton Review’s 2022 ‘Best’ List Includes Hundreds Of Colleges

The 30th annual edition is comprised of 387 colleges from across the country. See which schools made the 2022 list.

Break Out The Mittens, Scarves: Another Winter Forecast Is Here

Your 5-minute read to start your day: Caldor fire threatens South Lake Tahoe, summer camp act "reminiscent of lynching," and more.

Pandemic Recession Pushed Social Security Insolvency Up A Year

The uncertainty of the country's bedrock retirement programs has deepened.

As U.S. Military Leaves Kabul, Many Americans, Afghans Remain

The terror threat remains a major problem in Afghanistan, with at least 2,000 “hardcore” members of ISIS-K remaining in the country.

Hurricane Ida: Small Louisiana Communities Bear Brunt Of Storm

Flooding from the hurricane devastated communities like LaPlace, Lafitte and Crown Point, located just miles from New Orleans.

Biden Praises Evacuation, Defends Afghanistan Departure: Replay

President Joe Biden addressed the nation Tuesday, just hours after the final U.S. troops departed Afghanistan.

Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter 2021-22 Forecast: 'Season Of Shivers'

Frigid temperatures and abundant snowfall are predicted for much of the country as drought persists along the Pacific Coast and Southwest.

Vet Survived Afghanistan, But Not Wait In COVID-Crowded Hospital

Your 5-minute start to the day: America’s longest war ends; 80-pound cougar was living in NYC apartment; Ida plunges millions in darkness.

Final Plane Leaves Afghanistan As Longest American War Ends

The Pentagon said the efforts to evacuate civilians and troops from Afghanistan has concluded.

Concert Venues Bank On Proof Of Vaccines Or Negative Tests To Woo Back Fans

The concert industry has made the pivot amid the surge of delta variant coronavirus cases.

7 Tips For LGBTQ Parents To Help Schools Fight Stigma, Ignorance

LGBTQ parents often have specific concerns when it comes to inclusion and acceptance.

Man Who Pled Guilty In 4 Spa Deaths Was In Court For Other 4

Fulton County District Attorney's prosecutors affirm that hate crime designation and death penalty will be sought against Robert Aaron Long.

Hurricane Ida Traps Louisianans, Shatters Power Grid

Rescuers were out Monday looking for people trapped by the floodwaters caused by one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S.

Burn Victim To Skydive 1 Year Later; Dropping ‘The Rahm’ On Japan

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Hurricane Ida the strongest to hit Louisiana; UFO documentary; ICE ban; remembering Ed Asner.

Ed Asner Dies: Actor Played Lou Grant On Mary Tyler Moore Show

The legendary actor and past president of the Screen Actors Guild was known for his activism and philanthropy for decades.

Hurricane Ida Hits Louisiana: More Than 1 Million Without Power

The storm, which hits Louisiana on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, tied for the strongest hurricane to ever hit the New Orleans area.

U.S. Says Drone Kills Suicide Bombers Targeting Kabul Airport

The drone strike killed multiple suicide bombers targeting the military operation at the Kabul airport.

Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall Along Louisiana Coast

The hurricane was upgraded to a Category 4 just hours before it struck Louisiana, 16 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina.

GREENER PASTURES: Expectations and Happiness

It turns out that expectations are connected to happiness. The lower life expectations, the higher the degree of happiness.

Voting Rights Advocates March, Rally For Stronger Elections Laws

The rallies, which were held in dozens of cities, coincided with the 1963 March On Washington and MLK Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.

‘Dear Lord, Watch Over Us’: Gulf States Prepare For Hurricane Ida

Your 5-minute read to start your day: Final names of slain U.S. soldiers released; RFK assassin’s parole bid goes unopposed; more.

Hurricane Ida Strengthens As Louisiana Braces; Residents Flee

Ida is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain when it makes landfall in Louisiana on Sunday.

After Treadmill Recall, Peloton Under Investigation By Feds

Peloton issued a recall on its Tread and Tread+ products after the company received multiple reports of kids being pulled under the machine.