May 26 Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 settlement By Russ Bynum, Associated Press Attorneys say a woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement. Continue reading
May 26 Even as stock market hits highs, most Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels. Continue reading
May 25 Watch News Wrap: Southern California chemical tank no longer a threat to explode In our news wrap Monday, Southern California authorities say a tank full of hazardous chemicals is no longer a threat to explode, the WHO head says at least 220 people have died from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 9:18 Ohio volunteers locate and honor graves of Revolutionary War veterans By Judy Woodruff, Sam Weber Memorial Day was first established in the aftermath of the Civil War, but has become a day to mark all those who died serving in the military. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Judy Woodruff reports on a local… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 6:31 Mina Kimes on the 'big game feel' of the Scripps National Spelling Bee By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers emerged from millions of competitors across the nation who dream that this moment from last year may be theirs: This… Continue watching
May 25 Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition begins Tuesday and concludes Thursday night. Continue reading
May 25 There's no longer a risk of explosion from a damaged California chemical tank. Here's what to know By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press Authorities — scrambling to find a safe resolution after a tank containing a hazardous chemical at a Southern California aerospace plant was damaged — believe the risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated. But the evacuation order affecting tens… Continue reading
May 25 The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved By Associated Press Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel, as well as discounts on anything from… Continue reading
May 25 Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights. Continue reading
May 25 What's inside Jim Henson's once-hidden studio By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Continue reading