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With no access to education beyond the 6th grade, girls in Afghanistan turn to religious schools
For six hours every day after school, Nahideh works in a cemetery, collecting water from a nearby shrine to sell to mourners visiting loved ones’ graves. She dreams of ...
Trump’s trip to Scotland highlights his complex relationship with his mother’s homeland
U.S. President Donald Trump ’s trip to Scotland this week will be a homecoming of sorts, but he’s likely to get a mixed ...
Police documents released after Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing detail strange happenings weeks before
In the weeks before Bryan Kohberger killed four University of Idaho students, there were strange happenings at their rental home near campus. One of the victims, Kaylee ...
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump returns to court and hopes to represent himself
A man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course will return to court ...
MLS, playing without Messi, beats Liga MX 3-1 in All-Star Game
Sam Surridge, Tai Baribo and Brian White scored goals and Major League Soccer defeated Liga MX of Mexico 3-1 in the MLS ...
The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows
The fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman, new federal data ...
New Jersey Little Leaguer suspended for bat flip, a celebration governing body promotes
A 12-year-old Little Leaguer is “distraught” at the prospect of missing his team’s first state tournament game because he was ...
Whitecaps vs. Chiefs
The Whitecaps beat the Chiefs in Peoria. (July 23, 2025) ...
Thai and Cambodia soldiers fire at each other in disputed border area
Thai and Cambodian soldiers fired at each other in contested border area Thursday after the nations downgraded their ...
Large hole opens up on I-195 West in East Providence
RIDOT is actively working to fill a large hole that opened up on I-195 in East Providence during Wednesday’s evening commute.
MLS commissioner discusses season shift, Messi absence before All-Star game
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber says the league continues to look at shifting to a fall-to-spring season, saying he’d “rather get it right and take our time than get it wrong and ...
Hershey and other chocolate makers hike prices as cocoa remains near record highs
Hershey, the maker of Reese’s, Whoppers, barkThins and other chocolate candies, said Wednesday that it will be raising U.S. retail prices later this fall. In some cases, pack sizes will get smaller; ...