Trump’s National Guard deployment plan faces court scrutiny
President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Illinois faces legal scrutiny Thursday at a pivotal court…
Hawaii library system bans displays that refer to ‘Banned Books Week,’ rebrands to ‘Freedom to Read’
Last week Lani Kawahara, who oversees the young adult section at Kauai’s largest library, set up her annual…
Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most members of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate setting committee supported further reductions to its key…
Hair art collection is being rehomed as Kansas City museum closes
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s Hair Museum, and…
Wyoming library director fired over LGBTQ+ books wins $700,000 lawsuit
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books…
Dolly Parton talks health scare: ‘I’m not dying’
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following…
No National Guard troops on Chicago-area streets yet
CHICAGO (AP) — The governor of Illinois said Wednesday he’s still in the dark about where the Trump…
What passengers need to know as the government shutdown disrupts flights
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained…
Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled for next week…
Financial institutions sound warning about an AI bubble
LONDON (AP) — Lingering doubts about the economic promise of artificial intelligence technology are starting to get the…
In CBS role, Bari Weiss goes from critic of mainstream news to one of its gatekeepers
NEW YORK (AP) — Bari Weiss has made a name for herself as an unflinching critic of mainstream…
Rural schools face hiring challenges as H-1B visa fees increase
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Rob Coverdale started his job in 2023 as superintendent of the K-12…