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U.S. education policy is at a crossroads. This congressional hearing shows why

The House education committee is charged with forging consensus on the nation's education policy. But at a recent meeting, partisan differences were on full display.

Several cats have gotten sick from bird flu from eating raw pet food or drinking raw milk.

What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, shake hands during a meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, England, Saturday, March 1, 2025.

UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine

Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the U.S., British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday as he prepared to host a summit of European leaders.

America's clean-energy industry is growing despite Trump's attacks. At least for now

Clean energy is crucial to meet rising U.S. electricity demand, according to industry analysts and executives. But the Trump administration's actions could slow development.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump's pick to lead the Labor Department, testifies during her confirmation hearing before a Senate committee on Wednesday.

Trump's pick Lori Chavez-DeRemer wins confirmation as labor secretary

She is the last of President Trump's cabinet nominees to get final approval from the U.S. Senate.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) head to a private room to hold a meeting during a summit at Lancaster House on March 2 in London, England.

U.K. prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges U.S. cooperation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.

Prize-winning pictures: Images from this photo contest show tech changing the world

The website Rest of World got entries from 45 countries for a photo contest focusing on technology. Here are their top picks — from facial scans for migrants to kids in a Mongolian tent transfixed by a film.

If you remember Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer or Kyle Mooney as Baby Yoda on SNL — then you've seen the work of Louie Zakarian. He says the job of SNL makeup designer requires creativity, people skills, speed, and good humor.

From bloodied heads to Baby Yoda, SNL's makeup master helps bring characters to life

If you remember Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer or Kyle Mooney as Baby Yoda — then you've seen the work of Louie Zakarian. He says the job requires creativity, people skills, speed, and good humor.

New homes are seen under construction in the Sunbow neighborhood of southeast Chula Vista, California on March 19, 2025. Some of the units there were among the more than 1,500 high-end homes that Chula Vista issued building permits for last year.

Chula Vista keeps adding new homes, but the vast majority are for wealthier residents

A new report shows the county's second-largest city has issued building permits for thousands of high-end homes since 2020. But it’s made little progress toward goals for homes affordable for moderate and low-income households.

For nearly two decades, children in Sleetmute, Alaska, have been going to school in a building with a leaking roof. The state repeatedly ignored funding requests to fix it, and the school is now full of mold and in danger of collapse.

Rural schools in Alaska are crumbling. The state is the likely culprit.

Rural school districts depend on the state to fund construction and maintenance projects. But over the past 25 years, Alaska lawmakers have ignored hundreds of requests for public schools that primarily serve Indigenous children.

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