Here's what schools are doing to try to address students' social-emotional needs
New federal numbers show the nation's schools are hiring and training staff and expanding previous curricula to address student mental health.
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Putin urges West to act quickly to offer security guarantees
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to move quickly to meet Russia's demand for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
For kids who survived tornadoes, Santa comes 'a little bit differently' this year
Holiday gift donations have poured in from across the country for children who survived the tornadoes in western Kentucky.
Changing climate parches Afghanistan, exacerbating poverty
A severe drought, now in its second year, has dramatically worsened the already desperate situation in the country with an economy in freefall following the Taliban takeover in August.
Hong Kong university removes Tiananmen massacre statue
A monument at a Hong Kong university that commemorates the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre was removed by workers early Thursday. Workers had erected barricades around the monument late Wednesday.
As omicron surges, these states and cities are focused on giving out free COVID tests
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Washington, Iowa and Colorado all have programs to offer free COVID testing to some or all of their residents. So do Boston, Philadelphia and New York.
COVID sent last year's U.S. death rate soaring, especially among people of color
Americans' life expectancy declined by nearly two years in 2020 compared to the year before, primarily because of COVID-19. The drop in life expectancy was bigger for men, and for Blacks and Latinos.
Biden teases possible rematch against Donald Trump. 'Why would I not?'
In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, the president discussed his political future and what his administration would do to fight the spike in coronavirus cases.
Proud Boys member pleads guilty for role in Capitol riot
Matthew Greene, 34, has pleaded guilty in federal court to two criminal charges: conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding, related to the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, 2021.
Kamala Harris tests negative after a COVID-19 exposure
A staffer who worked in close proximity to the vice president has tested positive for the coronavirus. Harris tested negative via a PCR test on Wednesday and will be tested again in the coming days.