Officials are determined to keep schools open, despite omicron
As coronavirus cases and pediatric hospitalizations surge in the U.S., the majority of U.S. schools are staying open for in-person learning.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin searches for answers in 'Unthinkable' journey of trauma and grief
In a new memoir, the Democratic congressman recounts a year of loss and grief after the death of son Tommy — and a motivation to right the wrongs that occurred on Jan. 6.
Elizabeth Holmes verdict: Former Theranos CEO is found guilty on 4 counts
Holmes, who was once seen as one of the most promising leaders in Silicon Valley, could spend up to 20 years in prison for defrauding investors of the blood-testing company.
Activists urge Tesla to close its new Xinjiang showroom
Tesla on Friday announced the opening of its showroom in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, where officials are accused of abuses against mostly Muslim ethnic minorities.
Thousands of airline passengers are stranded. Here's what to do if you're one them
Thousands of flights have been canceled, leaving travelers scrambling to figure out how book new seats and get reimbursements for added expenses.
Western Wall prayer site's future is in doubt under Israel's fragile government
Israel's refusal to recognize liberal Reform and Conservative streams of Judaism has long been a point of tension with American Jews.
First Cambodian American mayor in U.S. takes office
Sokhary Chau said his mother managed to keep her seven children alive for four years, surviving Cambodia's civil war to deliver them safely to the U.S.
Teachers are on the front lines in Jan. 6 culture war
Teachers now are left to decide how — or whether — to instruct their students about the events that sit at the heart of the country's division.
Congress' doctor urges lawmakers to work remotely and upgrade masks as omicron rages
The move follows an unprecedented spike in positivity rates in the Capitol, and mirrors record-high infection rates throughout Washington D.C., driven by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Texas officials put the final death toll from last year's winter storm at 246
The Texas Department of State Health Services adjusted the number of people who died from last February's storm to 246 people — up from July's tally of 210.