Mar 14 'Bomb cyclone' hits Midwest, prompting evacuations By Blake Nicholson, Associated Press Wind, blowing snow, snow-packed roadways and flooding is making travel treacherous in parts of the Midwest. Continue reading
Mar 14 How the admissions scandal could hurt students with learning disabilities By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed Those who advocate for students with learning disabilities say the scandal has the potential to undercut progress they have been making in gaining acceptance. Continue reading
Mar 14 Gun maker can be sued over Newtown shooting, court rules By Dave Collins, Associated Press Justices reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit against Remington and overturned the ruling of a lower court judge, who said the entire lawsuit was prohibited by a 2005 federal law. Continue reading
Mar 14 U.S. proposes lifting protections for gray wolves By Matthew Brown, John Flesher, Associated Press The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to revoke the gray wolves' endangered and threatened species status, which could allow them to be hunted. Continue reading
Mar 14 Students file lawsuit against colleges involved in admissions bribery scandal By Associated Press The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges the students were denied a fair opportunity for admission. Continue reading
Mar 14 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty By Associated Press Smollett has been accused of lying to the police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago. Continue reading
Mar 14 Arkansas, Utah lawmakers pass 18-week abortion bans By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The 18-week bans would be the strictest in the country if enacted. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: Senate votes to block Trump's emergency declaration By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Several Republicans have said they will join Democrats in voting to block the president's emergency declaration that would steer $3.6 billion to building border barriers. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 6:30 What new information led FAA to ground Boeing's 737 MAX jets? Boeing’s 737 MAX jetliners are grounded across much of the globe -- including the U.S. Days after other nations banned the plane from flying in their airspace, the FAA, which had as recently as Tuesday night insisted the plane was… Continue watching
Mar 13 How states are slowly getting rid of the death penalty By Gretchen Frazee Capital punishment has been abolished entirely in 20 states, and four now have moratoriums on the practice. Continue reading