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The U.S. Department of Education will begin more rigorous screening of financial aid applicants, citing instances of fraud at California’s community colleges.

The last time the United States held a national military parade was in June 1991, timed to welcome returning veterans of the 100-day Persian Gulf War.

"It just appears to me that the airplane is unable to climb," former NTSB investigator Jeff Guzzetti tells NPR. Several explanations could account for that, the aviation expert says.

The list was published Thursday on the department’s website. By Sunday. there was a “Page Not Found” error message in its place.

The town of Swannanoa is a mess after Helene. Some businesses may never reopen — including the only grocery store. "Swannanoa is a food desert," says the head of a nonprofit that brings in fresh food.

Lil Jon is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artist known for pioneering the "crunk" movement and delivering iconic party anthems. Rising to national fame in the early 2000s with Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, he helped popularize crunk with hits like "Get Low" and "What U Gon’ Do." His influence extended beyond hip-hop, shaping mainstream music and pop culture. In 2014, he teamed up with DJ Snake for the global smash "Turn Down for What," sparking a worldwide craze. His string of hits continued with "Bend Ova" (feat. Tyga), "Prison Riot" (with Flosstradamus), and "Take It Off" (feat. Yandel & Becky G). As a DJ, he’s held major residencies at top Las Vegas clubs, including Hakkasan and Jewel. Beyond music, Lil Jon’s branding power has led to endorsements with Bud Light, Don Julio, and Oakley. He also made waves on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice, raising nearly $200,000 for the American Diabetes Association. His contributions to music have earned him a Grammy, eight Billboard Awards, two MTV VMAs, a BET Award, and BMI’s Songwriter of the Year. From producing for Usher and Ciara to appearing in films like The Hangover, Lil Jon remains a dominant force in entertainment. 2 Chainz, the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rapper from Atlanta, first gained recognition as part of Playaz Circle with the 2007 hit “Duffle Bag Boy” featuring Lil Wayne. His solo career took off with a series of successful mixtapes, including T.R.U. REALigion (2011), which garnered millions of downloads. In 2012, 2 Chainz made waves with his feature on Kanye West’s triple-platinum hit “Mercy” and released his Def Jam debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story, which debuted at No. 1 and spawned hits like “No Lie” (featuring Drake), “Birthday Song” (featuring Kanye West), and “I’m Different.” The album earned Grammy nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song. His 2013 follow-up, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, featured the gold single “Feds Watching” with Pharrell. His 2016 collaborative album ColleGrove with Lil Wayne was well received, and he won a Grammy for his verse on Chance The Rapper’s “No Problem.” His platinum 2017 album, "Pretty Girls Like Trap Music", produced multiple hits and topped the charts. He continued his success with Rap or Go to the League (2019) and So Help Me God (2020). Beyond music, 2 Chainz has ventured into fashion, cannabis, and television, solidifying his cultural influence. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/2-chainz-lil-jon View the full concert schedule Lil John on Instagram and Facebook 2 Chainz on Instagram and Facebook

Former Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board members said the Trump administration usurped their authority by denying awards to "a substantial number" of the individuals it had selected for the program.

Charleston, S.C., reflects on 10 years since a racially motivated attack on the historic Emanuel AME church. A white supremacist killed 9 Black worshippers in 2015 in hopes of starting a race war.

Juvenile detention systems often deny young offenders credit for the time they spend waiting behind bars

Reporter Kevin Sack's new book is a history of Charleston's Emanuel AME Church, the oldest Black congregation in the South, where a white supremacist killed nine worshippers a decade ago.