Whites, blacks in Belleville protest a police shooting
Racism, police brutality, verdicts that don't make sense—these all affect our schools and the students and teachers in them.
Buyer beware: hurricane-damaged cars
Want to buy a cheap car? Recent hurricanes have brought many cars to market, and they could be sold hundreds of miles away.
Hurricane Maria knocks out all power in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico took a direct hit from Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm at the time. It's been downgraded, but the entire island is without power.
Obituary: Gustavo López, Mexican earthquake victim
An earthquake that struck near Mexico City on Tuesday killed more than 200 people, including about 30 children at a school.
Fla. schools may need to make up hurricane days
Make-up days for students in IL and sometimes Md. come when schools have snow days or cold-weather days. In Fla., days are made up for hurricanes.
Police shoot knife-wielding Ga. Tech student
Ga. Tech police fatally shot a 21-year-old engineering student who was wielding a knife and had reported a drunk, armed man on campus.
Caribbean braces for Hurricane Maria, now a Cat. 5
Puerto Rico is in the direct path of Hurricane Maria, expected to be the strongest storm to hit the island in about 85 years.
Chemistry can fix a statue honoring Francis Scott Key
Vandals damaged the statue that honors the Star-Spangled Banner's author in Baltimore. Art conservators are working hard to clean it up.
Evolution, Darwin are not to be taught in Turkey
Turkish children will not learn about Darwin's evolution theories in high school biology classes starting next year, as the country redoes its curriculum.
Football coach can’t pray publicly after games
The Naperville North Huskies jumped to 4-0 after a homecoming win. Meanwhile, a Washington state coach can't lead prayer after games.