A volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt in the coming weeks or months, scientists say
Mount Spurr is one of 53 volcanoes in Alaska that have been active within the last 250 years and is nearly 80 miles northwest ...
Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department
Developers and IT support staff who worked on the FAFSA form were hard hit in the Education Department's layoffs Tuesday.
North Dakota Legislature close to asking US Supreme Court to undo landmark same-sex marriage ruling
The resolution — which would not have any direct sway with the nation's top courts — passed the state House of ...
Trump targets US Department of Education, funding concerns arise in Pa. schools
The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to lay off 1,300 employees, and state education officials fear funding ...
Fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic brings memories of difficult times
Wednesday marks the fifth anniversary of the first major nationwide closings and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Military leaders warn of risks to armed forces' readiness in temporary funding bill
The vice chiefs of each military branch said Wednesday that if they don't get additional funding, they at least need the flexibility to shift money for priorities.
Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1 billion slated for extending life of aging buildings
The cuts could jeopardize projects across the country intended to keep 25,000 units energy-efficient, livable and affordable ...
Steelers sign former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay to 1-year deal, AP source says
Darius Slay is heading to the other side of Pennsylvania. The veteran cornerback, who won a Super Bowl with Philadelphia last ...
EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
The United States is the second largest carbon polluter in the world, after China, and the largest historical emitter of ...
'In DOGE we trust': House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut government
President Donald Trump’s Department of Education axed some 1,300 employees ...
Education Department layoffs gut its civil rights office, leaving discrimination cases in limbo
students with disabilities religion sexual violence full shutdown ...
Federal judge appears skeptical probationary firings were for performance
Nearly 20 states are seeking a temporary restraining order to stop any more firings of federal probationary employees and to ...