4 dead and 2 injured in separate aircraft accidents in Wisconsin, authorities say
National • July 29, 2023
A Rotorway 162F helicopter and an ELA Eclipse 10 gyrocopter collided at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, authorities said.
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Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
Sports • July 29, 2023
The 26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds.
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What recession? It's a summer of splurging, profits and girl power
Economy • July 29, 2023
Economic data show higher prices and constant warnings of a downturn haven't slowed down American shoppers. The Fed is anxious. Companies are thrilled.
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In a first, the U.S. picks an Indigenous artist for a solo show at the Venice Biennale
Art & Design • July 29, 2023
The U.S. State Department selected Jeffrey Gibson to create an installation for the U.S. Pavilion at the prestigious international arts event.
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An Arkansas judge has blocked a law targetting librarians over 'harmful' books
National • July 30, 2023
Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.
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Despite all the talk, no states have active laws banning drag in front of kids
National • July 29, 2023
Across the country, efforts by state Republicans to restrict drag performances in front of kids have fallen short. Bills have been scuttled, blocked, vetoed and more.
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A drone attack on Moscow briefly shut the airport and injured one
World • July 30, 2023
Russian authorities say three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow in the early hours on Sunday, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure for traffic of one of four airports near the capital.
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Rep. Van Orden gets bipartisan scolding after he cursed at teen Senate pages
Politics • July 29, 2023
GOP and Democratic lawmakers alike condemned the Wisconsin Republican after he spewed profanities at a group of Senate pages taking photos at the Capitol.
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YouTube mom Ruby Franke apologizes at sentencing in child abuse case
National • February 21, 2024
Franke told the judge that she would not argue for a shorter sentence before she stood to thank local police officers, doctors and social workers for being the "angels" who saved her children.
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Supreme Court will hear challenge to EPA's 'good neighbor' rule that limits pollution
Law • February 21, 2024
The justices will consider whether to hit pause on a federal rule designed to reduce air pollution that drifts across states and can cause health troubles.
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Student loan balances wiped for the first batch of borrowers in Biden's SAVE plan
Interview highlights • February 21, 2024
"It's moral hazard if you're only doing debt relief, but I believe we're balancing it out with accountability on colleges," says Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
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Red states that have resisted Medicaid expansion are feeling pressure to give up.
Politics • February 21, 2024
More and more Southern states are talking about fully expanding Medicaid to cover poor residents. They've resisted the option for a decade, but are now running into competition with each other.
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E-bike head trauma soars as helmet use falls, study finds
Shots - Health News • February 21, 2024
A new study shows that nearly 8,000 e-bike riders sought hospital care for head injuries in 2022. It's a huge increase and the majority of the injured riders were not wearing helmets.
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A man sues Powerball after being told his $340M 'win' was a mistake
Gaming • February 21, 2024
In early January 2023, John Cheeks saw that the winning Powerball numbers online matched his lottery ticket. But when he tried to redeem the prize, he was told it was a "mistake." Now, he's suing.
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How much humanitarian aid is getting into Gaza? The exact answer can be hard to know
Middle East crisis — explained • February 21, 2024
The need for humanitarian aid in Gaza is enormous, but trying to decipher how much aid is getting into the territory and where it's going can be tricky.
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How Alabama's ruling that frozen embryos are 'children' could impact IVF
Interview highlights • February 21, 2024
Frozen embryos are people and you can be held legally responsible if you destroy them, according to the Alabama Supreme Court. The decision could have wide-ranging implications for IVF clinics.
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