Deadly tornadoes rip IL, 5 other states
Storms brought killer tornadoes to IL, Ky., and several other areas in the area, killing 70 in Ky., destroying buildings, uprooting trees.
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A long partial lunar eclipse occurred this morning
Friday morning's partial lunar eclipse was one of the longest partial lunar eclipses ever and the longest in several hundred years.
Young Investors Society promotes financial literacy
Do you know how to invest in stocks? Not surprisingly, the strategies apply to many business ideas and managing your finances in general.
On the California math wars
Calif. touched off a dispute over new draft math guidelines that seek to de-emphasize calculus in high school and algebra in middle school.
Centennial fans, amid flood warning, flood football field
1st home victory in 8 years at a Md. high school; the state's capital experienced flooding that brought kayakers into the streets.
Digging into a gap in time at the Grand Canyon
Why have more than a billion years' worth of rocks gone missing from the geologic record at certain sites in the Grand Canyon?
Summer camps in Rockford teach 21st-century skills
A summer camp in Rockford, IL, was conducted in person this year. Robots, drones, artistic creations, video production, and (of course) extra SAT prep.
Millions of Americans under extreme heat
It's hot out there for large portions of the country. If you live in an area under a heat advisory or warning, take precautions to stay safe.
Climate: How bad it gets is up to us
Climate change and its effects are unavoidable, but we can still spare children some of the most dire consequences. Will we?
A week of historic cold and snow
A hazardous storm brought cold and snowy conditions, leaving millions without power and clean water in the US heartland, esp. in Texas.