Preschool, A State-By-State Update
The National Institute for Early Education Research has a new state-by-state report on preschool funding, enrollment and teacher quality. The findings are both encouraging and sobering.
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Fitness Trackers: Good at Measuring Heart Rate, Not So Good At Measuring Calories
A study of seven popular fitness trackers found they are generally good at measuring heart rate, but may mislead consumers about how many calories they have burned.
Trump Casts Shadow Over Tightening Montana Special Election
A super-charged political environment and backlash against the GOP health care bill have made Thursday's special congressional election for Montana's lone House seat primed for a possible upset.
'Top Gun 2' Means One More Ride Into The Danger Zone
It's been 31 years since Top Gun. Cruise told an Australian TV show that a sequel will start filming "probably in the next year."
Miami's Zika Outbreak Began Months Before It Was First Detected
Travelers infected with the Zika virus in the Caribbean brought it to South Florida multiple times before officials realized it had reached the U.S., an analysis of virus genomes finds.
Hot Tip On Old Heist Could Be Worth $10 Million, Gardner Museum Says
It's been 27 years since thieves made off with more than a dozen works of art from Boston's Gardner Museum. But the museum's trustees hold out hope — and have doubled the bounty on the masterpieces.
Doctors Once Thought Bananas Cured Celiac Disease. They Saved Kids' Lives — At A Cost
In the early 20th century, kids with the disease faced severe malnutrition, even death. The banana-based diet doctors came up with seemed to cure them — but led kids back to foods that made them sick.
Fox News Retracts DNC Staffer Conspiracy Story, But Hannity Keeps It Alive
Fox News retracted a story about the death of a Democratic National Committee staffer that was based on a groundless conspiracy theory. But host Sean Hannity, who pushed the theory, stood by it.
'We Can Use Peace,' President Trump Says After Exchanging Gifts With Pope
The president made the remark after the pope presented him with a medallion featuring an olive branch. "I give this to you so that you can be an instrument of peace," the pope told him.
Black Ministry Students At Duke Say They Face Unequal Treatment And Racism
The dean says pushing the school to be a more diverse and inclusive environment is a top priority.