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COVID-19 cases rising again in U.S., doubling over three weeks

The COVID-19 curve in the U.S. is rising again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per day doubling over the past three weeks, driven by…

New Washington State Patrol troopers arrive in formation for a graduation ceremony on Dec. 13, 2018, at the Capitol in Olympia.

1,887 WA workers fired, leave jobs because of vaccine mandate

The Office of Financial Management says that more than 1,800 state workers have been fired, resigned or retired due to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for state employees.

Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, speaks to members of the media while departing the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 7. Manchin has reportedly told the White House that he opposes the key climate measure in Biden's multitrillion-dollar climate and social programs package.

Joe Manchin's objections to a clean energy program threaten Biden's climate promises

The key climate element of President Biden's $3.5 trillion budget proposal appears to be in jeopardy, threatening environmental goals and global credibility.

From left, Russell and Ron Mael, who record as Sparks, photographed in 1982 during the cover shoot for their album <em>Angst In My Pants</em>.

50 Years Of Sparks: The World Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Them

The eclectic, prolific and beloved brother-brother pop duo is marking 50 years this year – but, somehow, you've never heard their music? Let's fix that.

Bill Cosby gestures outside his home in Elkins Park, Pa., on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, after being released from prison.

Why was Bill Cosby's conviction overturned? Can he be tried again?

Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction was thrown out Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a ruling that swiftly freed the actor from prison…

Kindergarten Enrollment Fell Last Year. Now Schools Wonder How Many Kids Are Coming

It's too soon to say if schools will see a surge, but they do know that kindergartners are entering their first year of school with a wide range of experience.

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