'How the hell are we going to do this?' The panic over reopening schools

1 hour ago | Politico

Pediatricians say schools should strive to bring kids back to classrooms. Teachers unions are on the verge of revolt, in fear of infections. Local school districts are...
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10 books on American history that actually reflect the United States

2 hours ago | Fortune

Our mission to help you navigate the new normal is fueled by subscribers. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today . It's often remarked that history is...
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Rudolfo Anaya, a Father of Chicano Literature, Dies at 82

2 hours ago | NY Times

His coming-of-age novel “Bless Me, Ultima” reframed the way many in New Mexico viewed their own history, even as school districts tried to ban it.
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HS baseball players from Catholic Central League get chance to play

2 hours ago | Boston Herald

Arlington Catholic baseball coach Chris Hall admitted there was a sense of loss back in April when the COVID-19 pandemic wiped away the opportunity for him to coach his son...
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Fox News Rundown Extra: A Candid Conversation With Dr. Fauci

3 hours ago | FOX News

Coronavirus cases spiked across the country this week, worrying both health experts and local leaders. Many states have even decided to back off some of their reopening...
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Jarmond faces many challenges in taking over as UCLA's AD

6 hours ago | Saint Louis Today

LOS ANGELES - Most new athletic directors who take over in July have the luxury of getting acclimated to their new school before things really ramp up in two months. That isn't...
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Chris Selley: Reopening schools is our only sensible option. Now politicians need to admit it

13 hours ago | National Post

One of the sadder non-medical spectacles of the COVID-19 pandemic has been watching Canadians who place great trust and value in official expertise struggle to cope with...
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Queer Kids, Nerds and Sword Fights: It's the Hot School Play

13 hours ago | NY Times

“She Kills Monsters” is hugely popular in high schools and colleges. Even in lockdown, performers have found novel ways to make the battles come alive.
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Mike Gundy's contract reduced by one year, $1 million after Oklahoma State review

13 hours ago | The Washington Post

Along with the decision, the school's athletic director said he believes the Cowboys coach needs to develop better a personal relationship with his players.
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Founding member of Waco Brothers in an exclusive video for WGN

15 hours ago | WGN TV

On July 3rd the Waco Brothers will do a drive-in concert in Oak Park staged by Fitzgerald's and in conjunction with the School of Rock. It's the first of its kind in the area...
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What you need to know about COVID-19: US marks Fourth of July with pleas for...

Without the right measures to stop the spread of the virus, health experts fear the holiday weekend could bring a wave of new infections that could overwhelm hospitals. Read more ...

Kim Guilfoyle, campaign official and girlfriend of Trump Jr., tests positive...

Kim Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr. and a top Trump campaign official, tested positive for coronavirus ahead of the president's speech in South Dakota on Friday... Read more ...

Cleveland Indians look into changing name amid pressure

CLEVELAND - They've been known as the Cleveland Indians since 1915. Those days could be over. Read more ...

8-year-old killed, 3 injured in shooting at Alabama mall

Three others, including a man, woman and juvenile girl, were injured in the shooting and are being treated at local hospitals. Read more ...

Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for virus

INDIANAPOLIS - Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Read more ...

American flag hanging from iconic pedestrian bridge

A massive American flag is returning to an iconic pedestrian bridge in Tennessee. Read more ...

Photos show police reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain

Interim Police Chief Vanessa Wilson fired three officers, one of whom received the photos by text and responded “haha.” The officer who reenacted the chokehold resigned. Read more ...

North Korea says it has no plans for talks with U.S

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea on Saturday reiterated it has no immediate plans to resume nuclear negotiations with the United States unless Washington discards what it... Read more ...

New Idaho Laws Target Transgender Residents

Transgender people in Idaho say two new state laws are aimed at making their lives much harder. One involves changing the sex listed on birth certificates. The other affects... Read more ...

Trump announces creation of ‘National Garden' with statues of ‘greatest...

President Trump concluded his Friday night Mount Rushmore speech by announcing he has signed an executive order creating a “National Garden of American Heroes.” The president... Read more ...