Black History Month explained: its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a ...
Auburn Police investigate possible attempted child abduction caught on cam
Auburn police are investigating a possible attempted child abduction after a parent reported a woman in an SUV tried to lure ...
Growing anger in Greece over deadly rail disaster prompts plan by opposition to challenge government
Three Greek opposition parties vowed Friday to challenge the country’s center-right government with a censure motion over its ...
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health ...
Expected release of high-profile male hostages sparks excitement and anxiety in Israel
News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released Saturday, including the father of the youngest captives ...
Donations to UNRWA USA have spiked since the start of the war in Gaza
Support has surged for the U.S. nonprofit that raises money for UNRWA, the U.N. agency that serves Palestinian refugees, ...
Robert Santos resigns as US Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term
Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has resigned as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, midway through his five-year term and in the midst of planning ...
Inflation ticked higher last month, in latest sign of persistent price pressures
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that some consumer prices ...
Russia claims another Ukrainian village has fallen as it closes in on a key city
Russia on Friday claimed it had captured another village in its relentless offensive in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region and as it closes in on the critical Ukrainian ...
Walgreens suspends dividend, breaking 90-plus year streak of shareholder payouts
Shares of Walgreens dove early Friday, a day after the drugstore chain said it was suspending its dividend, breaking a streak ...
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside named ‘Blue Distinction Center’
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside hospital has gained some national recognition. The hospital has been named a “Blue Distinction Center” by Blue Cross Blue ...
From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
Tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as this weekend could drive up the price of everything from gasoline and pickup trucks, to Super Bowl ...