Mar 03 More flooding expected as deadly nor'easter moves out to sea By Associated Press On Saturday, areas from Maryland to Maine remained under flood warnings. Continue reading
Mar 03 Opinion: Schools shouldn't wait for red flags to address student mental health needs By Nathaniel von der Embse, The Conversation In order to prevent future mental health problems among at-risk students, schools must do a better job of screening for mental health problems earlier. Continue reading
Mar 03 Suspect in college campus shooting apprehended By Ed White, Mike Householder, Associated Press A 19-year-old student suspected of killing his parents at a Central Michigan University dormitory before running from campus was apprehended early Saturday. Continue reading
Mar 02 Opinion: I am a coal miner's daughter and a West Virginia teacher. Here's why I'm on strike. By Brandy Bochna Tuck Hundreds of teachers stand outside the House doors, chanting continuously for hours. I find it to be one of the most compelling moments of my life. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 7:10 U.S. Forest Service chief under investigation after complaints of sexual misconduct By William Brangham, Elizabeth Flock, Joshua Barajas, Lorna Baldwin The U.S. Forest Service has confirmed that parent agency USDA has “engaged an independent investigator” to look into complaints against Chief Tony Tooke. News of this investigation comes as the Forest Service deals with allegations of a broader culture of… Continue watching
Mar 02 Forest Service acknowledges 'we have more work to do' to address sexual harassment By Erica R. Hendry In an email to employees responding to the NewsHour’s original report, a spokesman from the office of Chief Tony Tooke said: “The stories the Forest Service employees shared during the PBS NewsHour piece are important to hear, difficult and heart-wrenching… Continue reading
Mar 02 NRA has backed most state gun laws passed since Sandy Hook By Matt Vasilogambros, Stateline In the years since Sandy Hook, when 26 were slain in 2012, states have enacted nearly 600 new gun laws, and nearly two-thirds of those were backed by the National Rifle Association. Continue reading
Mar 02 U.S. makes Cuban embassy staffing cuts permanent, as investigation over mysterious attacks continues By Josh Lederman and Matthew Lee, Associated Press The department said in a statement the decision is out of concern for "the health, safety and well-being of U.S. government personnel and family members."… Continue reading
Mar 02 2 people fatally shot at Central Michigan University By Associated Press The school says police believe the Friday morning shooting "started from a domestic situation."… Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: The Rev. Billy Graham's funeral By Tom Foreman Jr., Jonathan Drew, Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Rev. Billy Graham's children remembered "America's Pastor" as a man devoted to spreading the Gospel, living his life at home as he preached it in stadiums, with a personable humility and an unwavering focus on the… Continue reading