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President Trump announced Monday he wants Congress to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices exceed $4.50 per gallon nationwide. The proposal comes as the war in Iran enters its 11th week, with oil tanker blockades driving fuel costs up more than 50 percent.
A literacy advocate dressed as a giant pencil is campaigning for Oregon governor to draw attention to the state's last-place ranking in fourth-grade reading scores. J. Schuberth's unconventional write-in campaign targets both major parties over educational failures.
The Trump administration has reinstated billions of dollars in federal research funding that had been previously frozen or withheld from institutions and agencies. However, researchers across the nation are warning that the restoration comes too late to salvage critical scientific work already derailed by the funding disruption.
While jaywalking is widely viewed as a minor infraction, its prohibition across numerous American cities has deeper historical roots than most realize. Understanding how these laws came to be reveals much about urban development and the evolution of street usage in the United States.
Wisconsin residents organized a headlight caravan outside a local women's prison on May 10, 2026, demonstrating solidarity with incarcerated mothers. The event aimed to remind the women inside that they have not been forgotten by their community.
President Trump has proposed building a triumphal arch to commemorate 250 years of American history. Historian Kevin Levin discussed the proposal with NPR, examining how such a structure would fit among existing memorials in the nation's capital.
The State Department is experiencing a significant departure of career diplomats as the Trump administration implements what observers describe as an aggressively politicized approach to U.S. foreign policy. The exodus raises questions about institutional knowledge and diplomatic continuity.
The Atlanta Braves announced the death of Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox on Saturday. Cox led the team to an unprecedented 14 consecutive division titles and the franchise's only World Series championship in 1995.
Federal health officials sought to calm public fears on Saturday, emphasizing that the hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship pose minimal threat of widespread transmission. The rare Andes strain has claimed three lives aboard the MV Hondius, but person-to-person spread remains uncommon.
A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian who had jumped the airport perimeter fence and crossed onto an active runway Friday night. The incident forced an emergency evacuation of 224 passengers and seven crew members.
A new proposal to reduce water deliveries from the Colorado River would impact Arizona farmers first, though agricultural leaders express hope the plan could bring long-term stability to the region's water supply.
A Virginia Supreme Court decision nullified a redistricting referendum approved by 1.6 million voters, while Southern states rush to redraw congressional maps following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened voting rights protections. The developments could shift control of up to 10 House seats toward Republicans ahead of fall midterm elections.
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