A Dying Teacher, Worrying Over Students to His Last Breaths

The death of a beloved educator in Houston, like others across the country, has deepened teachers’ fears and conflict over in-person instruction.…

Emotet botnet taken down by international police swoop

Schools Are Safe, the C.D.C. Says

The agency urged districts to reopen classrooms.…

Ukraine uncovers ring that hacked banks in US, Europe

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday they have uncovered a group of hackers who stole data from banks in the United States and several European countries causing an…

Ukraine uncovers ring that hacked banks in US, Europe

Ghana buries former president Jerry Rawlings with honors

Editorial Roundup: Kentucky

Recent editorials from Kentucky newspapers: ___ Jan. 25 The State Journal on how residents in Kentucky's Franklin County can help the community during the coronavirus pandemic: With the coronavirus continuing…

Second police officer died by suicide following Capitol attack

State probes deputy body slam of female high school student

KISSIMMEEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the body slam by a school resource officer on a female high school student who appears to lose…

Explainer: Why Trump's post-presidency perks, like a pension and office, are safe for the rest of his life

Alt-right social media influencer charged with interfering in 2016 election

An alt-right social media influencer on Wednesday was arrested and charged with interfering in the 2016 election for allegedly fraudulently telling Black supporters of Hillary Clinton, they could vote by…

Biden team: Exploring DPA to increase COVID-19 vaccine-production sites

The Biden administration said Wednesday it is exploring whether it is possible to produce coronavirus vaccines at sites that aren't involved now, as President Biden faces pressure to one-up the…

‘Dangerous’ 70-year-old sought in slaying of two duck hunters, Tennessee officials say

British man sentenced to 14 years over kidnapping of French hotel heiress

Protesters call for video release in fatal police shooting

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - A group of protesters gathered in front of a Mississippi courthouse demanding to see video of a deputy's fatal shooting of a man he said was…

U.S. warns of heightened domestic terrorism threat after presidential inauguration

Hundreds of Americans poisoned by hand sanitizer this month

Most hand sanitizers from Mexico contain toxic ingredients, FDA says in issuing broad warning about the products.…

Suspect in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer is pleading guilty

One of six men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is pleading guilty and will cooperate with authorities, federal prosecutors said. Ty Garbin, 25, will “fully cooperate”…

Polish court seals divisive ruling to tighten abortion law

Senate Democrats introduce Washington, DC, statehood bill

The legislation, which will be met with fierce opposition from Republicans, would make the District of Columbia the 51st state in the Union and give the state two Senators and…

Jeffrey Smith: Second police officer commits suicide after Capitol riot

A second police officer who responded to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has committed suicide, the acting chief of Metropolitan Police Department told lawmakers Tuesday. Officer Jeffrey Smith…

DHS issues new terror alert, warns that Jan. 6 attack emboldened extremists

Homeland Security issued a new terror alert bulletin Wednesday warning of possible attacks by domestic violent extremists spanning the ideological spectrum, but emboldened by the pro-Trump mob’s assault on the…

Editorial Roundup: Alabama

Recent editorials from Alabama newspapers: ___ Jan. 23 The Dothan Eagle on a U.S. congressman from Alabama accused of inciting the mob who attacked the U.S. Capitol: One of the…

Former Macomb County prosecutor pleads guilty to obstruction

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) - A former suburban Detroit prosecutor pleaded guilty Wednesday to obstructing justice in an investigation of how he spent campaign donations. Eric Smith, who was Macomb…

Doomsday Clock says humanity remains dangerously close to apocalypse

The symbolic Doomsday Clock — designed by scientists to measure how close humanity is to an apocalypse — remains set dangerously close to disaster at 100 seconds until “midnight,” it was revealed…

AstraZeneca UK vaccine partner says suspicious package made safe, production schedule unaffected

Seahawks’ Chad Wheeler arrested for allegedly strangling, assaulting Black girlfriend

Russia fines US-funded broadcaster under foreign agent law