Teacher salary map reveals states that pay educators the best
Teachers are paid the highest salary on average in California for the 2022-23 year, according to National Education Association.
Mexico to sue Arizona rancher accused of fatally shooting migrant—attorney
George Alan Kelly faces a potential lawsuit over the fatal shooting of Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea.
Hamas attack survivors sue student protesters
A lawsuit alleges that two groups are "aiding and abetting" Hamas amid nationwide campus protests against Israel's offensive in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters unite to chant 'f*** Joe Biden'
The protesters were seen chanting the slogan while separated by barriers at the University of Alabama on Wednesday, according to videos posted online.
US border crisis has new epicenter
Officials said the San Diego sector had the highest number of migrant encounters of any sector in April.
Florida teacher salaries fall to nearly the lowest in the US
The average teacher salary in the state was far below the national average and is even below Florida's minimum living wage of $58,970.
UCLA campus protests erupt into chaos
LAPD is "responding immediately" to request for support, the city mayor said after skirmishes were reported between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian groups.
Videos of Columbia University raid show NYPD arrest protesters
Police in riot gear stormed Hamilton Hall and arrested pro-Palestinian protesters, according to videos posted online.
Map shows proposed Pacific Northwest high-speed rail route
The Biden administration provided a $500,000 grant for the Cascadia High Speed Rail project last year.
'Columbia will burn': Campus protesters refuse to back down
Students defied a deadline to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment at the university, then some occupied Hamilton Hall in a move reminiscent of a 1968 protest.
Texas map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which counties in Texas have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
University of Florida comes down hard on protesters: "not a day care"
A university spokesperson said it does not "treat protesters like children" and that "they'll face the consequences" after breaking the rules.
Columbia protesters storm Hamilton Hall
Footage posted on social media shows protesters smashing the glass of the academic building's doors and locking it shut.
Pro-Israel counter-protests are growing on college campuses
Pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza have spread to universities across the country, prompting opposing demonstrations.
Columbia professor says student protesters are being smeared
"There is nothing antisemitic about opposing a genocidal war, or in criticizing Israeli apartheid," Rashid Khalidi told Newsweek.
Greg Abbott issues deadly alligator warning to migrants
The Texas governor wrote on social media that migrants should cross the Rio Grande "at your own risk."
Former Labor Secretary defends student protesters
"There is nothing inherently antisemitic about condemning the ongoing bloodshed in Gaza that has killed 34,000 people," Robert Reich said.
Jill Stein handcuffed by police at college protest: Video
The Green Party presidential candidate was among more than 80 protesters arrested at the Washington University in St. Louis.
Steve Bannon slams "disgusting, revolting loser" Mike Johnson
Bannon attacked the Republican House speaker, accusing him of not releasing a report that could have helped Donald Trump.
Kristi Noem's dog killing mocked at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Comedian Matt Friend joked about the South Dakota governor's revelation in her soon-to-be released book that she shot her own dog.
Child care tax credits boost to thousands of families under new bill
An Alabama bill proposes tax credits and grants for employers and child care providers to create more affordable child care options.
Four-day school week divides parents
An Indiana school district announced that an elementary school will switch to a four-day week starting in the 2024-25 academic year.
Millions of Medicare recipients could gain access to weight-loss drug
The FDA's approval of a new use for Wegovy potentially opens up access to the drug for more than 3 million people on Medicare, according to a new study.
California map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which counties in the nation's most populous state have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
National Guard threat issued to Columbia protesters, students claim
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia say university officials have threatened to bring in the National Guard.
Texas nuns defy Vatican, seek restraining order on bishop
Nuns at an Arlington-based monastery have accused Bishop Michael Olson of "an ugly attempt to seize control of our governance, finances and life."
Joe Biden just had his 'Charlottesville' moment
The president condemned "antisemitic protests" on college campuses and also those "who don't understand what's going on with the Palestinians."
Student protests spread to other campuses across America
Officials face the challenge of defusing tensions over pro-Palestinian protests while striking a balance between the right to protest and campus safety.
Sadhguru issues rallying cry on Earth day
The Indian spiritual leader argues that the effects of climate change could be "significantly" mitigated by revitalizing agricultural soil.
Columbia protest and antisemitism allegations—What we know, what we don't
Reports of Jewish students being harassed have drawn condemnation amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.