Department of Education finds chronic absences double nationwide since COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Department of Education defines chronic absences as students who miss at least 15 days of school in a year.
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Buffalo victim's son pleads with senators to address domestic terrorism
Garnell Whitfield Jr.'s mother, Ruth Whitfield, was among the 10 people who was fatally shot in an attack at a grocery store in Buffalo last month.
Landlords' profits have surged despite eviction ban fears
Big property owners warned that a federal eviction freeze would hurt them. Instead, they have flourished, one analysis found.
5 credit card perks that can help you fight inflation
Whether your goal is to pay off debt or save money, credit cards offer rewards and benefits that can make a difference.
Seized Russian-owned yacht finally sets sail from Fiji under U.S. control
U.S. officials had been stymied by a frenzied legal effort by the Amadea's owner, and a yacht crew that refused to sail for the U.S.
Studies pinpoint which cancer patients can skip chemo, radiation
Researchers are looking for ways to predict which cancer patients can avoid unneeded treatment to cut down on harmful side effects and unnecessary costs.
Carolina Panthers hire NFL's first openly transgender cheerleader
Justine Lindsay announced on Instagram she made the team, calling it a "dream come true."
Target's shares tumble after cutting orders amid inventory glut
Americans have pivoted from pandemic spending, faster than some retailers expected. Target shares tumbled in pre-market trading.
Filmmaker who followed Proud Boys set to testify at first Jan. 6 hearing
Nick Quested was present at a meeting of the leaders of two extremist groups on Jan. 5, and followed a group of Proud Boys as they stormed the Capitol.
DHS bulletin warns online forums encouraging copycat Uvalde attacks
DHS is concerned younger people may be inspired by online content that fuels their "personal grievances and often inaccurate misperceptions about current events."
Americans vowed to tip more during the pandemic. They didn't.
Fewer people report leaving a tip now than before the COVID-19 crisis struck, leaving many workers hanging.
Feds concerned about devices that make handguns into mini-machine guns
When placed on the back of a gun, the small, simple, illegal devices enable a handgun to fire up to 30 rounds in two seconds instead of just one bullet at a time.
Amid crypto turmoil, senators propose sweeping oversight
A bipartisan pair of senators has unveiled what would be the most wide-ranging legislative proposal to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
Three officers allegedly look on as homeless man drowns
The police association says they had no training or equipment for such events and followed proper protocol by calling in a police boat.
Judge blocks Louisiana Congress map with one Black district
Louisiana's Democratic governor says he'll call the state's Republican-dominated Legislature into special session to draw up new congressional districts.
Trump praises Ramaswamy ad as some GOP critics speak out
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes
Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources say
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