The American Library Association report released Thursday found that nearly half of the books challenged last year deal with LGBTQ themes or with race or racism, much like in years past. Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP The American Library Association report released Thursday found that nearly half
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Petra Mathers, Author Whose Children’s Stories Soared, Dies at 78
Over the years, Ms. Mathers had donated much of her original artwork, including all the work for the Lottie books, to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass. It was a natural fit, said Nichols B. Clark, the museum’s founding director and chief curator emeritus. “They
Broken wings: Complaints about U.S. airlines soared again this year
A traveler looks for baggage amid rows of unclaimed luggage at Los Angeles International Airport in June. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images A traveler looks for baggage amid rows of unclaimed luggage at Los Angeles International Airport in June. Mario Tama/Getty Images If you’re unhappy
A driver's car soared 120 feet after vaulting off of a tow truck's ramp in Georgia
First responders who were clearing a crash on a Georgia highway witnessed a scary spectacle, when a motorist drove onto a tow truck’s lowered ramp at speed. AP via YouTube / Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption AP via YouTube / Screenshot by NPR First responders who were clearing
Ralph Boston, Olympian Who Soared Into the Record Books, Dies at 83
Ralph Boston, the Olympic long jump champion who, in August 1960, broke the track star Jesse Owens’s 25-year-old world record in the event, and a year later became the first jumper to break the 27-foot mark, died on Sunday at his home in Peachtree City, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta.
Tesla's profits soared to a record – but challenges are mounting
A Tesla charging station stands in a parking lot in Springfield, Va., on Jan. 17. The automaker decreased the prices of Teslas by up to 20%, a move seen as a reaction to competition in the global market for electric vehicles and rising inflation rates. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.1 billion
Roberto Ramirez checks his SuperLotto Plus ticket Friday at a gas station in Altadena, Calif. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP Roberto Ramirez checks his SuperLotto Plus ticket Friday at a gas station in Altadena, Calif. Damian Dovarganes/AP DES MOINES, Iowa — Another Mega Millions drawing, another night