As Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 election to President-elect Donald Trump, her tone was more defiant than defeated. She vowed a peaceful transfer of power as she told supporters not to give up the fight for opportunity, fairness and the dignity of all people.
For the nine Baker children, ages two to 13, the year 1962 began tragically and ended triumphantly – not unlike that first Christmas over two-thousand years ago. Catastrophe struck on January 12th, a snowy Friday night. Although snug and safe in their home in Battle Lake, Minn., their mom and dad, Walter and Regina, were…
A large geological feature in southern Utah known as the “Double Arch,” the “Hole in the Roof” — and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl” — has collapsed, National Park Service officials said Friday. No injuries were reported. The popular arch in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area fell Thursday, and park rangers suspect changing water levels…
On Thursday, President Biden called on Congress to return to Washington, D.C., to pass more funding for disaster relief. He said FEMA has what it needs to respond to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, but a federal program to help small businesses impacted by disasters needs more funds. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes…
The Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for an unprecedented third consecutive Vince Lombardi Trophy begins in earnest on Saturday when they welcome the Houston Texans to Arrowhead Stadium for a playoff game. The Texans upset the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round over the weekend, which punched their ticket to the divisional round. Travis Kelce,…
Sen. Bernie Sanders used his time at the Democratic National Convention to push for reform on a number of different policy points in a speech that brought back memories of his past campaigns for president. See Sanders’ full remarks.
Chronic absenteeism in the US has escalated into an educational crisis, nearly doubling in just five years. This persistent issue affects all demographics, widening achievement gaps and hindering student success. Rooted in factors like mental health struggles, bullying, economic barriers, and disengagement, tackling absenteeism requires holistic solutions—revamped learning models, enhanced mental health support, and targeted…