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Chicago Teachers’ Strike, Longest in Decades, Ends

Teachers in Chicago Public Schools, the country’s third-largest district, said they would return to school after an 11-day walkout.

Patient Privacy Dispute Shadows Hearing for Last Missouri Abortion Clinic

Testimony prompted a furor after state investigators, looking for evidence of failed abortions at the clinic, compiled a spreadsheet of personal information.

US extends civil nuclear cooperation waivers for Iran

The Trump administration is keeping alive one of the last remaining components of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal by extending sanctions waivers that allow foreign companies to work with Iran’s civilian nuclear program without U.S. penalties. The waivers h…

Do More Candidates Frighten You?

We asked, you answered: Is there another candidate you’d want to run for president?

Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns suspended after fight and escalating antics

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns suspended two games by NBA after fight in Wednesday night’s game.

       

Under immense scrutiny, stakes will be high at Santa Anita Breeders’ Cup

Thoroughbred racing is effectively on trial by staging the Breeders’ Cup championships at a track that has become synonymous with equine tragedy.

       

Trump selects second-in-command for State

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Stephen Biegun, the U.S. special envoy for North Korea, to serve as the State Department’s second-in-command. Biegun would replace John Sullivan, who was nominated to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Ru…

Paula White, Trump’s Personal Pastor, Joins the White House

Ms. White, a controversial figure even among evangelical Christians, will be overseeing a White House division that conducts outreach to key parts of the president’s base.

Fate Of Missouri’s Only Abortion Clinic To Be Decided

A hearing this week will determine the fate of Missouri’s only remaining abortion clinic. State officials are fighting against Planned Parenthood in an effort to shut down the clinic.

Respected N.Korea envoy tapped as US State number two

Stephen Biegun, a respected US foreign policy veteran in the difficult job of leading diplomacy with North Korea, was named Thursday as the State Department number two — a role that could become even more key in coming months. President Donald Trump …

Social Roundup: Tony Stewart pilots stock car at Circuit of the Americas – NBC Sports – Misc.

Social Roundup: Tony Stewart pilots stock car at Circuit of the Americas  NBC Sports – Misc.

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