House will send impeachment articles against Mayorkas to Senate on April 10

The House passed the two articles along party lines in February, but proceedings stalled amid government funding negotiations.

Life Kit’s tips of the month: On seafood labels, eye strain and sibling relationships

Our most memorable and useful expert advice from Life Kit's March episodes, hand-picked by the editors.

Here’s how to set your reading goals and read more books in 2024

Experts say it's better to set a goal you can stick to and make reading more of a community affair.

The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in ‘Titanic’ was auctioned off for $718k

The debris that saved Rose's life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.

Next U.S. census will have new boxes for ‘Middle Eastern or North African,’ ‘Latino’

Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."

A Baltimore bridge collapse timeline; Disney and DeSantis settle legal battle

Two bodies were recovered from the Baltimore bridge collapse and investigators released a timeline of events. The Walt Disney Company and Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled their lawsuits.

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Fractures in the Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish Americans

The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders, known largely for shared work on Civil Rights in the 1960s, has a complicated legacy--and an uncertain future between these communities.

Can grief make us accident-prone? A writer learns how it destabilizes and remakes us

After a fall near the first anniversary of her beloved aunt's death, a writer explored why grief can make us less sure-footed. She found answers, climbing a precarious staircase in Italy.

Legal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. Here’s why

Experts say the Insurrection Act gives a president too much sweeping power to deploy troops on American soil without guard rails or proper oversight from Congress.

Chevron owns this city’s news site. Many stories aren’t told

Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events, and runs similar sites in Texas and Ecuador.

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for his FTX crimes

The sentence marks a stunning fall for the 32-year-old former crypto executive who was once seen as the future of finance.

Why a town on the front line of America’s energy transition isn’t letting go of coal

Kemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical.

Some foreign-made cars might be delayed as auto companies figure out port deliveries

The deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse blocked off much of Baltimore's harbor, which handles more cars and trucks than any other U.S. port. Companies have some options to keep imports coming.

In Florida, there’s détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis

Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.

California judge recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman

A California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment.

An appeals court says ‘undated’ Pennsylvania ballots don’t count

A federal appeals panel says mailed ballots arriving on time but in envelopes without dates handwritten by Pennsylvania voters shouldn't be counted. This case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.

Centrist former Sen. Joseph Lieberman has died at 82

As Al Gore's running mate in 2000, Lieberman became the first Jewish candidate on a presidential ticket of one of the two major parties. He later became an independent and was a leader of No Labels.

An Arizona lawmaker announced she was getting an abortion. Here’s what happened next

State Sen. Eva Burch hopes her experiences will convince her colleagues to leave abortion access up to doctors — and Arizona voters — this fall.

Best-selling psychologist of ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow,’ dies at 90

One of the founders of behavioral economics, who incorporated human quirks into the study of how people make economic decisions, has died. Daniel Kahneman was 90.

Cash-strapped Trump is now selling $60 Bibles, U.S. Constitution included

The "God Bless The USA" Bible is inspired by the Lee Greenwood anthem and includes copies of the nation's founding documents. Trump launched it ahead of Easter as his financial woes mount.

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Here’s what to know about dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a public health emergency

Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases infections can become severe and potentially fatal.

Kickoffs will look radically different in the NFL next year. Here’s how and why

For years, the NFL has tweaked kickoff rules to reduce injuries, resulting in kickoffs that were safer but more boring. The changes aim to re-introduce excitement while keeping injuries low.

Baltimore’s bridge collapse is expected to disrupt supply chains

The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it's at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.

1 in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty. Their experiences vary widely, research says

Pew Research Center found that poverty rates range greatly among Asian American groups. While 6% of Indian Americans live in poverty, the rate is 19% for Burmese Americans.

6 presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse; former RNC chair dropped from NBC

Recovery efforts are underway for six people presumed dead in the Baltimore bridge collapse. NBC has dropped a former RNC chair as a contributor after backlash from the public and its network stars.

Baltimore’s Key Bridge was built in the ’70s, but has a deep and patriotic history

The bridge was built mere yards from where Francis Scott Key watched the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the song that would become the U.S. national anthem.

Ukraine’s Kharkiv moves classrooms underground so kids survive Russian attacks

With Russian troops on the offensive, Ukraine's second-largest city is taking the drastic step of moving classrooms for primary and secondary education underground.

In Pennsylvania, she wants to hand out new syringes to save lives. But is it legal?

As billions from opioid settlements pour into states, Pennsylvania's efforts against addiction could be hamstrung because clean syringes could be considered illegal drug paraphernalia.

What we know and don’t know about Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse

Rescue efforts have turned to recovery after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. A federal investigation is underway as the region braces for a long and costly reconstruction.

Why VP Harris is seen as critical to Biden’s reelection campaign

The vice president has been traveling across the country, giving increasingly higher-profile remarks to key voting groups.

People say they’re leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse

People in the U.S. are switching religions and leaving religion altogether in large numbers. A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute shows a high level of "religious churning."

Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs

With a dramatic jump in cases — and a strain of mpox that is deadlier than the virus that went global in 2022 — specialists are scrambling to reign it in.