School has never been just about the curriculum. It’s also about students’ health and development. As the nation debates reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has been on creating physically safe environments through…

Top Democrats on Sunday criticized President Donald Trump's executive actions on coronavirus relief as "absurdly unconstitutional" and "way off base." The measures, which Trump signed on Saturday and sidestep Congress after lawmakers failed to reach…

WASHINGTON — In the past few months, President Donald Trump has invited supporters wearing “Make America Great Again” campaign gear on stage with him during official presidential speeches. He has criticized Democratic rival Joe Biden…

A teenager was killed and at least 20 others injured in a shooting at an apparent block party in Washington, D.C., overnight Saturday. Police are searching for multiple gunmen who opened fire at a social…

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was felt on Sunday morning near Sparta, North Carolina, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. An intensity map shows the effects of an earthquake in North Carolina.USGSThe earthquake, which was reported…

WASHINGTON — Consider it a lesson learned the hard way. As Joe Biden nears a decision on his vice presidential running mate, women’s groups are mobilizing to proactively combat the kind of “isms” that negatively…

Hillary Clinton on Sunday weighed in on Joe Biden's vice presidential search, saying in an interview on MSNBC that the former vice president has "great choices." "This is such a critical election and I think…

MOSCOW — Russia has made no secret of its intention to win the global race for a COVID-19 vaccine, claiming to have a viable and effective vaccine ready to launch into production in the coming…