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 ...
Young and Booker among those with reactions after not getting selected for NBA All-Star Game
Atlanta guard Trae Young doesn’t view not getting picked for the All-Star Game as getting snubbed. He has a new word. “It’s ...
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 ...
Public invited to hear updates on 5/31 Memorial in Virginia Beach
The next meeting of the City Council-appointed 5/31 Memorial Committee is scheduled for 4:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in ...
Super Bowl bettors split on Eagles and Chiefs
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bettors are split in the early wagering on the Super Bowl. Those who believe in the Eagles are mostly taking them on the money line at a more favorable price than the point spread.
Blog: Near record warmth today. Rain cleans the roads
This morning we had a lot of rain over the region. It was a steady soaking rain that slowed down things for the morning commute. Rain On Tower Cams This morning Rain This Morning Up until 8am, we ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Alabama woman pleads guilty in Norfolk to funding, directing videos torturing monkeys
An Alabama woman pleaded guilty in Norfolk, on Jan. 30, for her role in directing and funding videos of the torture, crushing ...
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 remain stubbornly elevated, even as inflation is ...
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 ...