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U.S. speedskaters Heather Bergsma, Brittany Bowe and Mia Manganello compete against Canada, winning bronze on Wednesday.

After Long Drought, Has U.S. Olympic Long Track Speedskating Turned A Corner?

On Wednesday, U.S. long track skaters won bronze in the women's team pursuit event — the first Olympic medal since 2010. Here's a look at what it's like for U.S. athletes to compete in this sport.

Facebook Keeps Data Secret, Letting Conservative Bias Claims Persist

Conservatives accuse Facebook of being biased against right-wing views, but engagement data tells a different story. The most popular content on Facebook, though, remains a secret.

Ariel Sharon, who was Israel's foreign minister in 1998, negotiated with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat at the Wye River Plantation, Md. They reached a limited agreement, but Sharon refused to shake hands with Arafat, his life-long rival. This is one of the few photos showing them together.

A Feud That Lasted A Lifetime: Ariel Sharon Vs. Yasser Arafat

From its earliest days to its current state, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can largely be tracked by charting the lives of these arch-rivals. The two played major roles in shaping events, yet the enduring conflict has now outlasted both of them.

Laugh, Cry And Gasp Along With The Best Viral Classroom Moments of 2019

Our annual roundup of the top viral teaching/learning moments from around the country on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

A crowd attends a rally as part of the 2021 Missouri Voting Rights Lobby Day at the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo., on March 31. The Republican-led House approved a bill that would impose strict photo ID and other requirements on voting.

Missouri's Long Fight Over Voting Rules Is Now Part Of A Larger National Battle

The state's Republican-led House approved a bill that would impose strict photo ID and other requirements on voting. The measure reflects a deep partisan divide over access to the polls.

#SportsReport: Celtics Advance To NBA's Eastern Conference Finals

NBA:The Boston Celtics have advanced to the NBA's Eastern Conference finals against Cleveland as Isaiah Thomas and Kelly Olynyk led them past the…

#SportsReport: NBA And NHL Playoff Action Continues

NBA:In the NBA playoffs, LeBron James scored 35 points, Kyrie Irving added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up where they left off following a long…

Here are 5 questions that were raised by the leaked NSA hacking report and the ongoing threat that national security officials say Russia poses to the integrity of American elections.

5 Unanswered Questions Raised By The Leaked NSA Hacking Report

The appearance of a National Security Agency report about Russian cyber-mischief adds new detail about what American spies know — but it also highlights much of what still isn't clear.

Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in April to protest the Trump administration's plan to add a citizenship question to forms for the 2020 census.

How The Fight Over The Census Citizenship Question Could Rage On

President Trump threatened to delay next year's constitutionally mandated head count hours after the Supreme Court ruled to keep a citizenship question off 2020 census forms for now.

In Matt de la Peña's <em></em><em>Love, </em>a child comes downstairs to find the whole family gathered around the television. "When you ask what happened, they answer with silence and shift between you and the screen." In <em>Love</em>, de la Peña couches fearful moments in the context of love and protection. <em>Text copyright © 2018 Matt de la Peña Illustrations copyright © 2018 Loren Long</em>

Struggling to discuss tough topics with a kid? Here are books that might help

If you feel daunted by the responsibility of shepherding a child through difficult times, don't feel alone: "I'm afraid of those moments as a parent, too," says picture book author Matt de la Peña.

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