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Today: April 26, 2026

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Former Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in case that forced industry crackdown

A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies has been sentenced to 30 years in prison

Former Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in case that forced industry crackdown
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Star freshmen Darryn Peterson at Kansas, Cameron Boozer at Duke declare for NBA draft

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson has declared for the NBA draft, a move that had been expected ever since his arrival on campus

Star freshmen Darryn Peterson at Kansas, Cameron Boozer at Duke declare for NBA draft
Crime|Education|Health

Mississippi middle school students stop bus from crashing after driver blacks out

Quick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi have kept their school bus from crashing after their driver passed out on a four-lane highway

Mississippi middle school students stop bus from crashing after driver blacks out
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Political

Authorities announce murder charge after Louisiana mall shooting that killed 1 person, injured 5

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a Louisiana mall that injured five and killed a high school girl, authorities announced on Friday

Authorities announce murder charge after Louisiana mall shooting that killed 1 person, injured 5
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well

A Virginia university has approved funding for a memorial for dozens of people, most of African descent, whose bodies were taken from their graves for use by medical students and then dumped in a forgotten well

VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well
Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades

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US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions
Crime|Education|US|World

Cal State Monterey Bay students protest after racially charged graffiti incidents

Cal State Monterey Bay students protest after racially charged graffiti incidents

Cal State Monterey Bay students protest after racially charged graffiti incidents
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

What to know about sex trafficking as Pittsburgh hosts the NFL draft

The NFL draft will bring increased demand and risks for trafficking. Here’s what Pittsburgh needs to know, from warning signs to local prevention efforts.

What to know about sex trafficking as Pittsburgh hosts the NFL draft
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile

The Sombrero galaxy and its glowing halo of stars have never looked this good

The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure
Education|Entertainment|Health|World

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Giant wooden troll unveiled at Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn

Giant wooden troll unveiled at Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn

Giant wooden troll unveiled at Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16

Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending

Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending
Crime|Education

Twin Cities mom and daughter recount 55-day ordeal in Texas immigration center

Twin Cities mom and daughter recount 55-day ordeal in Texas immigration center

Twin Cities mom and daughter recount 55-day ordeal in Texas immigration center
Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

Scientific innovation has been driving US economic growth for decades. Losing that edge means losing access to the technologies and brainpower that come with it.

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die

A new study suggests that the decades-long march toward cremation may not last forever – particularly if Gen Z’s preferences pan out.

Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

For a quarter of its residents, Pittsburgh isn’t an affordable place to live. A contested housing policy is at the center of efforts to change that.

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why
Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

How you store produce can make it last longer

How you store produce can make a major difference in how long it lasts

How you store produce can make it last longer
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Human skull, bones found in Birmingham neighborhood

Human skull, bones found in Birmingham neighborhood

Human skull, bones found in Birmingham neighborhood
Crime|Education

Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing

It’s unusual for federal authorities to take this kind of action when federal funding is not involved. And the SPLC does not accept government grants.

Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political

Conservative super PAC threatens to unseat Republicans over immigration bill

House Republicans are facing a fresh challenge in the 2026 midterms: the Homeland Political Action Committee, a new conservative super PAC targeting Republican

Conservative super PAC threatens to unseat Republicans over immigration bill
Education|Interview|Science|Technology

Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe

Apollo astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt knows what the Artemis II crew was feeling when it rocketed into space this month for a historic lunar flyby: Pure excitement and the potential for so much more

Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023

More than 100 million vaccine doses have been delivered to 18.3 million children worldwide since 2023 under a global drive to reverse pandemic-related declines

WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport

Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport
Crime|Education|Health|Technology

School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends

The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that all new school buses should be equipped with alcohol detection systems to ensure drivers are not intoxicated

School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group

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Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group
Business|Education|Sports

Head of basketball coaches association: Coaches' input 'vital' in age-based eligibility discussions

The executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches says input from coaches is “vital” in discussions about going to an age-based model that would include five years of eligibility for college athletes

Head of basketball coaches association: Coaches' input 'vital' in age-based eligibility discussions
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia's wildfires

Fallen trees and limbs scattered across Georgia by Hurricane Helene more than a year ago are now helping fuel destructive wildfires in the state

Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia's wildfires
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Mother and daughter given second chance through organ donation

Mother and daughter given second chance through organ donation

Mother and daughter given second chance through organ donation
Crime|Education

Families call for accountability after school board member allegedly drops expletive during meeting

Families call for accountability after school board member allegedly drops expletive during meeting

Families call for accountability after school board member allegedly drops expletive during meeting
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Mahjong mania: New clubs bring players together

Mahjong mania: New clubs bring players together

Mahjong mania: New clubs bring players together
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

2 separate deaths on UC Berkeley campus under investigation, police say: Here's what we know

2 separate deaths on UC Berkeley campus under investigation, police say: Here's what we know

2 separate deaths on UC Berkeley campus under investigation, police say: Here's what we know
Education|Entertainment|Environment

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule

Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule

Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix
Education|Opinion|Political

Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ brings hasty decisions with long-lasting implications, outside of its usual careful deliberation

What is the Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ and why is it important?

Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ brings hasty decisions with long-lasting implications, outside of its usual careful deliberation
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Six-year-old’s ‘Lion’s Roar’ helps stop alleged assault in store

Six-year-old’s ‘Lion’s Roar’ helps stop alleged assault in store

Six-year-old’s ‘Lion’s Roar’ helps stop alleged assault in store
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout

The rollout of Tesla’s fledgling robotaxi business is going more slowly than expected, several Wall Street analysts said, following

Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

US EEOC Chair violated ethics rules halting LGBTQ cases, complaint alleges

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US EEOC Chair violated ethics rules halting LGBTQ cases, complaint alleges
Business|Crime|Education|Environment

1 man injured, another rescued after window washing platform collapses in downtown Des Moines

1 man injured, another rescued after window washing platform collapses in downtown Des Moines

1 man injured, another rescued after window washing platform collapses in downtown Des Moines
Business|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Teen launches Saipan relief mission after Category 5 typhoon

Teen launches Saipan relief mission after Category 5 typhoon

Teen launches Saipan relief mission after Category 5 typhoon