Older pickleball players should be wary of the injury risks, experts say
Since 2018, pickleball has been responsible for more than 60,000 emergency room visits, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
U.S. veterans use art to help displaced female Afghan soldiers heal
Jenn Hassin, an artist and Air Force veteran, has helped Afghan military servicewomen process their pain with a unique form of art.
Breast cancer survivor pushes for earlier screening: "What if I had waited?"
In the U.S., breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women.
Without AC, many U.S. schools forced to close amid scorching heat
In the first week of September, schools in nine states have either been closed or dismissed students early because of the heat.
Georgia school district brings AI into K-12 classrooms
Teachers and students embrace artificial intelligence in nearly every subject taught, from English to art class.
Urban beekeeping project works to restore honey bee populations
The nation's capital has become a hospitable home to pollinators.
U.S. passport demand continues to overwhelm State Department
The State Department is receiving about 430,000 passport applications per week.
Frustrated airline travelers contend with summer season of flight disruptions
This week, the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that seeks to address airlines' obligations to their customers at a time of growing disruption and dysfunction in the industry.
The story behind the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"
The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
Taliban kills ISIS-K leader behind 2021 Kabul airport attack, U.S. officials say
The White House described him as the "mastermind" of the assault on Abbey Gate, one of the main entry points for those trying to leave Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal.
Teachers learn to administer Narcan amid opioid crisis
Fatal overdoses in teens ages 14 to 18 jumped 123% from 2019 to 2021, according to data from the CDC.
Ukrainian ballet company uses stage as a refuge from horrors of war
The United Ukrainian Ballet company is making its U.S. debut at the Kennedy Center.
Brazil's ex-leader tweets photo in Florida hospital amid calls for U.S. removal
"The United States should not be a refuge for this authoritarian who has inspired domestic terrorism in Brazil," said Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy on his way to Washington to meet with Biden, address Congress
The White House and Zelenskyy say the two presidents will meet at the White House, then Zelenskyy will address a joint meeting of Congress.
Coroner says University of Idaho students were murdered with large knife
The city of Moscow remains in shock as little information has been released about the deaths of four students.