Inside The Virtual Schools Lobby: 'I Trust Parents'
Behind-the-scenes marketing has made 'I Trust Parents' the mantra of for-profit, online charter schools in their battles with states and traditional charter schools.
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White House Budget Calls For Deep Cuts To HUD
The Trump administration wants to slash funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including deep cuts to the federal housing subsidy known as Section 8.
Taking A Page From 'Shark Tank' To Put Up Political Candidates
In Austin, a political nonprofit is employing a model from the tech industry to find and train candidates. It is pitting them against each other to win campaign funding and support.
Chloe Kim Wins Gold In Olympic Snowboarding's Half-Pipe
Chloe Kim blew away the field and the crowd at the Pyeongchang Games in South Korea, winning in style at Phoenix Snow Park.
Carnival Is Underway In Brazil, So It's Time To 'Let The Chicken Out'
Brazilians say carnival is about dropping your inhibitions and letting your emotions out. One large, extended family prepares an annual exercise that acts as a release valve for the pressures of life.
Trump Offers Spending Blueprint, But Congress Already Wrote The Check
President Trump has unveiled his spending priorities Monday, calling for more spending on the military, border security and the opioid crisis.
2 Baltimore Police Officers Found Guilty Of Racketeering
Two Baltimore police detectives in an elite gun trace task force were found guilty of racketeering and racketeering conspiracy on Monday.
What Kinds Of Proposals Are Being Considered As Senate Immigration Debate Begins?
The Senate began an unusual debate on immigration Monday. There's no specific bill to debate, and no certainty on how long this debate will go, or what it will ultimately produce.
White House Lays Out Top Infrastructure Priorities In Long-Awaited Plan
President Trump released his long-awaited plan to direct $1.5 trillion toward upgrading U.S. roads, bridges, airports and other public works projects.
Power Restoration In Puerto Rico Experiences Setback With Blackout in San Juan
In Puerto Rico, an explosion at a major power substation plunged San Juan and the surrounding areas back into darkness on Sunday. The blackout was a further setback in the ongoing efforts to restore power to the island.