Report Card Shows Kids’ Reading Scores at All-Time Low
Just 67% of eighth-graders come in at basic or above levels.
Rapper Sues Lyft Over Weight Discrimination
A Michigan woman is suing Lyft, claiming her driver refused her a ride because of her weight.
Eisenberg’s Zuckerberg Visit Halted by Lawyers
Jesse Eisenberg "just wanted to be in a room" with Mark Zuckerberg before filming "The Social Network," he said.
New Supersonic Jet Breaks Sound Barrier
A civilian jet broke the sound barrier for the first time Tuesday while making a historic test flight over the Mojave Desert. The XB-1 aircraft, manufactured by Boom Supersonic, was piloted by Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg, the company said in a news release . The plane,...
Philly Whole Foods Workers Vote to Unionize
Workers at a flagship Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania voted to unionize and become the first union in the grocery chain's history.
Teen Mom Star Regrets Adoption Decision
Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra placed their eldest daughter, Carly, for adoption in 2009. She shares what parents should know about adoption from her perspective.
Principal Arrested After Hosting Underage Drinking Party
An elementary school principal has been arrested after throwing a massive boozy house party for over 100 juveniles, authorities said.
Famous Parents Proud of Putting Son First
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images; Randy Shropshire/Getty Image In the 10-plus years since their split, Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs have worked to perfect their coparenting relationship. “I have to say that I’m very proud of that,” Menzel, 53, shared in an interview with Today.com...
Russia Seen Packing Up at Syrian Naval Base
Russia's long-held military presence at Tartus fell into uncertainty after the collapse of the Assad regime last month.
‘Gulf of America’ Name Change Causes Confusion
The federal government, including the military, is changing the name on maps to "Gulf of America." Even Google suggested it would make the change.