The leaders of China and Russia have finished talks. Here are some takeaways
China's Xi Jinping says he has a peace plan for Ukraine and wants to mediate an end to the war. Ukraine and its neighbors are skeptical.
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Gopher tortoises in Southern states deserve federal protections, groups say
The tortoises imperiled by loss of habitat should be put on the endangered species list in four southern states, environmental groups said as they prepared to sue the U.S. government over the issue.
What we do (and don't) know about teacher shortages, and what can be done about them
Limited national data suggest teachers are plentiful, but many districts that serve some of the most vulnerable students would beg to differ.
Ex-Florida lawmaker behind the 'Don't Say Gay' law pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud
Joseph Harding, who resigned after his December indictment, pled guilty in federal court to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on small business loans.
The CDC is investigating recalled eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness
Infections from drug-resistant bacteria have caused death and illness in 68 patients across the U.S., the CDC says. The strain has been linked to recalled eyedrops like EzriCare Artificial Tears.
They escaped from jail using a toothbrush — then were captured at an IHOP
Virginia police say two men used "primitive-made tools constructed from a toothbrush and metal object" to tunnel out of a cell wall on Monday. They were arrested 10 miles away the next morning.
Floodwaters in the San Joaquin Valley threaten homes and residents' incomes
Residents in California's San Joaquin Valley are assessing damage and what's next for them following a series of strong storms that flooded farms and homes, threatening crops and jobs.
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President Biden brands banking aid as a lifeline for jobs and small businesses, San Joaquin Valley residents assess storm damage and Pakistan's government vows harsh steps against rival Imran Khan.
Climate activists target nation's big banks, urging divestment from fossil fuels
Across the U.S. on Tuesday, people gathered outside major banks demanding that financial institutions shift away from investing in fossil fuel projects.
'Like a living scrapbook': 'My Powerful Hair' is a celebration of Native culture
Author Carole Lindstrom follows Caldecott-winning We Are Water Protectors with another children's book featuring Native culture. She says she hopes it helps kids "see themselves in a positive way."