25 years later, a Columbine teacher reflects on why she stayed: “We take care of each other”
DENVER — Twenty-five years ago, Michelle DiManna sat in the math office at Columbine High School grading papers and talking to a colleague when she heard students screaming in terror.
Two heavily armed shooters had ...Read more
Colorado “assault” weapons ban faces likely key vote in Senate from father of mass shooting victim
The proposed ban on the sale, transfer and manufacturing of many high-powered, semi-automatic guns in Colorado will face an uphill fight in the state Senate after clearing the state House for the first time.
The measure, ...Read more
Congressional Black Caucus chair backs Hollier over Rep. Thanedar for Detroit seat
WASHINGTON — The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus is endorsing a challenger to first-term U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, a Detroit Democrat, in a striking pass over of a fellow member of the House Democratic Caucus.
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'Help me, help me': Metro bus driver stabbed, reviving fears about safety
LOS ANGELES — A video circulating on social media captured the moments a bus driver was stabbed Saturday night by a passenger in Willowbrook as other passengers watched.
The driver survived and is recovering at home, ...Read more
Wild turkey numbers are falling in some parts of the US – the main reason may be habitat loss
Birdsong is a welcome sign of spring, but robins and cardinals aren’t the only birds showing off for breeding season. In many parts of North America, you’re likely to encounter male wild turkeys, puffed up like ...Read more
Getting a good night’s rest is vital for neurodiverse children – pediatric sleep experts explain why
Most of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night’s sleep – be it interrupted sleep or simply too little of it. If you’re a parent with kids at home, it often leaves you and your children on ...Read more
Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn’t cover that cost
C. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, was famous for his work as an innovative pediatric surgeon and the attention he ...Read more
South Korean President Yoon faces foreign policy challenges after the National Assembly election
South Korea’s parliamentary election of April 10, 2024, was widely seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s first two years in office.
That being the case, the nation collectively expressed its ...Read more
How Trump is using courtroom machinations to his political advantage
The second week is wrapping up in former President Donald Trump’s first criminal trial on charges from the state of New York related to paying hush money to an adult film star. So far, the jury has been selected, but ...Read more
Are tomorrow’s engineers ready to face AI’s ethical challenges?
A chatbot turns hostile. A test version of a Roomba vacuum collects images of users in private situations. A Black woman is falsely identified as a suspect on the basis of facial recognition software, which tends to be ...Read more
From sumptuous engravings to stick-figure sketches, Passover Haggadahs − and their art − have been evolving for centuries
The Jewish festival of Passover recalls the biblical story of the Israelites enslaved by Egypt and their miraculous escape. During a ritual feast known as a Seder, families celebrate this ancient story of deliverance, ...Read more
Right-wing conservatives object to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm
More conservative lawmakers are putting pressure on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to quash a Czech company's bid for Minnesota-based Federal and other ammunition brands owned by Vista Outdoor.
Sen. John Kennedy of ...Read more
How Ford's most profitable business is defying the EV slump
While malaise sets in across much of the electric vehicle market, there’s a corner that’s still going strong, where buyers like Chris Russo show little concern about high prices or range anxiety or spotty charging ...Read more
Auto review: Flat out in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric track rat
LAGUNA SECA, California — Out of slow, 90-degree Turn 11 onto the Laguna Seca Raceway’s pit straight, my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance SUV instantly put down 545 pounds of torque and 601 horsepower to all four fat...Read more
Auto review: 2024 Lexus TX PHEV displays beauty and luxury
You heard it here first! As a Volvo fan myself, I don't see a lot of manufacturers that do it better, as the competition seems to always be chasing Volvo’s design, comfort and pricing. But with Lexus sharpening their ...Read more
Auto review: Two new Toyotas sure to satisfy your soul
Toyota has long been America’s favorite automaker, even if it hasn't always topped the sales charts. Certainly, it’s the world’s largest auto manufacturer, a spot once claimed by General Motors. So, when Toyota ...Read more
Iran acknowledges drone attack by Israel and says it failed
Iranian state media confirmed an attack by Israel in the early hours of Friday and said the “sabotage” operation involving drones had failed.
Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran following last week’s ...Read more
Ukraine says bomber downed as Russian strike leaves 9 dead
Ukraine said it shot down a Russian strategic bomber in combat for the first time since the Kremlin’s invasion began after the aircraft launched a missile strike that left at least nine people dead in the central Dnipro ...Read more
The O'Hare rebuild is mired in negotiations and potential changes. Here's how another airport finished construction
A few years before Chicago reached an agreement with the city’s airlines to overhaul O’Hare International Airport, New York officials jump-started a rebuild of LaGuardia Airport.
After years of discussion, planning ...Read more
Review: 'The Wiz' on Broadway is freshened up and ready for an adoring audience
NEW YORK — “Everybody look around,” they’re singing, festively, at the Marquis Theatre. “There’s reason to rejoice, you see.”
For a lot of Broadway fans, especially Black audiences of a certain age, the ...Read more
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