Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Former Ohio teacher charged with allegedly sheltering missing teen
Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.
Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.
Lindsay Clancy trial prompts Massachusetts push for better postpartum care
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis.
Knicks opening week ticket prices skyrocket to second highest in NBA
The New York Knicks are preparing to raise their first championship banner since 1973, but fans will have to pay top dollar to see it in person.
The New York Knicks are preparing to raise their first championship banner since 1973, but fans will have to pay top dollar to see it in person.
2 hurt in stabbing at Westchester Community College, 2 suspects in custody, police say
Two people were hurt in a stabbing at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, according to police. Two suspects are in custody.
Two people were hurt in a stabbing at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, according to police. Two suspects are in custody.
Metro-North passengers self-evacuate train in Grand Central tunnel, MTA says
Metro-North lines were delayed at Grand Central Terminal after a passenger on a train from Connecticut pulled the emergency brake, the MTA says.
Metro-North lines were delayed at Grand Central Terminal after a passenger on a train from Connecticut pulled the emergency brake, the MTA says.
Florida woman allegedly drugs man she met at club, steals his nearly $100K Rolex: police
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
Kennedy Center demolition worries rise with closing after judge blocks Trump name restoration
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
Woman found dead with head trauma in Brooklyn; Husband charged with murder, NYPD says
A Bay Ridge neighborhood is reeling after Maria Ines Granda, 59, was found dead in her apartment from severe head trauma and her husband, Mauricio Granda, was arrested for murder.
A Bay Ridge neighborhood is reeling after Maria Ines Granda, 59, was found dead in her apartment from severe head trauma and her husband, Mauricio Granda, was arrested for murder.
Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Black bears attack 2 women in Colorado just days apart, bringing yearly total to 10 as encounters surge
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Vermont man on trial claims CIA told him to shoot three Palestinian students
An attempted murder trial has begun for a man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in a Burlington, Vermont neighborhood in 2023.
An attempted murder trial has begun for a man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in a Burlington, Vermont neighborhood in 2023.
Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.
House votes to end penny production permanently: What to know
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.
America's most diverse states: See where your state ranks
The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
2 albino cardinals rescued in Pennsylvania: 'One of the rarest bird sightings'
A wildlife center in Pennsylvania recently took in two extremely rare albino cardinals.
A wildlife center in Pennsylvania recently took in two extremely rare albino cardinals.
NYC rape kit delays skyrocket as Medical Examiner lab struggles with backlog
A FOX 5 investigation reveals NYC rape kit processing times surged over 400% in Brooklyn, leaving sexual assault survivors waiting up to a year for DNA results.
A FOX 5 investigation reveals NYC rape kit processing times surged over 400% in Brooklyn, leaving sexual assault survivors waiting up to a year for DNA results.