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Arizona Teachers End Walkout But Vow To Keep Fighting: ‘Now We Must Win The War’

Educators aren’t satisfied with the pay bump passed Thursday, but after it was signed, they announced they’d return to class — roughly a week after their massive statewide walkout began.

NRA’s Annual Convention Kicks Off In Dallas, As Gun-Control Advocates Plan Protests

The National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention in Dallas, facing protests in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fla.

Veterans Groups Concerned That Lack Of VA Leadership Will Hurt Millions Of Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs still lacks a secretary and many inside and outside the vast agency say a lack of leadership is affecting its mission.

American Museum of Natural History In New York Grappling With A Board Member Dilemma

Climate-change activists have launched a campaign to get the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to sever ties with board member Rebekah Mercer, whose family foundation has poured millions of dollars into funding climate change denial o…

Rudy Giuliani Says Trump Was Aware Of Payments To Adult Film Star Stormy Daniels

Rudy Giuliani, the newest member of President Trump’s legal team, said that Trump was aware of payments made to silence adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claimed she had a sexual encounter with the president. Trump has previously denied knowledge of …

Melania Trump’s Policy Priorities To Focus On The ‘Many Issues’ Facing Children

First lady Melania Trump has kept a relatively low profile, but she’ll take a traditional step next week when she unveils a suite of policy initiatives focused on children.

Restoring Power To Puerto Rico’s Last Two Percent

Seven months after Hurricane Maria, thousands of people in the Puerto Rican mountains are still waiting for the lights to come back on. Why is power restoration for the last two percent so difficult?

NASA Tests New Nuclear Reactor For Future Space Travelers

The reactor could keep the lights on during future long-duration missions far from Earth.

Colorado Lawmakers Weigh ‘Red Flag Law’ As Gun Owners Push Back

Coloradans are debating a bill that would allow guns to be temporarily taken away from someone who is a significant risk to themselves or to others.

Camille Cosby Defends Bill Cosby, Says He Was The Victim Of ‘Lynch Mobs’

The entertainer’s wife had been largely absent during his sexual assault trial. She’s now released a three-page blistering defense.

Explosion Destroys Barn, Injures 9 During Police Standoff In Connecticut

An explosion in a suburban neighborhood in North Haven, Conn., ended a standoff with a man who was suspected of holding his wife against her will.

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