A Christian teacher was suspended for refusing to call students by the pronouns they use. Now she is suing.
In the lawsuit, math teacher Pamela Ricard claims school officials have denied her religious accommodations.
By Andrea SalcedoMarch 15, 2022Boston doctors wanted to help Ukrainians. They made YouTube tutorials on how to control bleeding wounds.
Boston doctors have made videos to teach ordinary Ukrainians how to stop a wound from bleeding.
By Julian MarkMarch 15, 2022More ‘Bidi Bidi Bom Bom’ to come: Selena’s father announces new album nearly 27 years after the singer’s death
Selena’s new album will feature a medley of ballads and cumbias and a never-before-heard song, the singer’s father said.
By María Luisa PaúlMarch 15, 2022A Tenn. woman went missing nearly three decades ago. Authorities now say a head found in another state was hers.
Nearly three decades after a woman's head was found in a state park, police announced that it belonged to Susan Lund, who went missing in 1992.
By Julian MarkMarch 14, 2022Lizzo says Texas abortion and transgender policies violate human rights: ‘Very regressive laws being passed’
The Grammy-winning singer urged Texas politicians to "mind your business" when it came to a policy affecting transgender children and their families, and another restricting abortion access.
By María Luisa PaúlMarch 14, 2022A Ukrainian company made medieval armor replicas. Now it’s making spiked barriers to stop Russian vehicles.
Checkpoints across Rivne, Ukraine, are now equipped with chain-linked caltrops, a spiked device dating back to ancient times.
By Gina HarkinsMarch 11, 2022An assistant principal read the children’s book ‘I Need a New Butt!’ to second-graders. He was fired.
Toby Price said he chose the book because it’s funny and now fears his firing could set a “scary precedent” for teachers in his district.
By Jaclyn PeiserMarch 11, 2022A Ukrainian learned his family had died after seeing viral photos: ‘I lost everyone and lost the meaning of life’
Serhiy Perebyinis recognized his wife and two children in the photos from their clothes and personal belongings.
By Julian MarkMarch 10, 2022A Capitol rioter pushed an officer over a ledge, FBI says. A photo from a sea turtle fundraiser led to his arrest.
Ralph Joseph Celentano III pushed the Capitol Police officer over a ledge in a "football-type tackle," investigators say.
By Jaclyn PeiserMarch 10, 2022A drunk driver was headed toward a 10K race, police say. A trooper used her patrol car to protect the runners.
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Toni Schuck swerved in front of the alleged drunk driver, Kristen Kay Watts, to stop her from potentially crashing into runners at the 10K race, dash-cam video shows.
By Jaclyn PeiserMarch 9, 2022A Dunkin’ manager fatally punched a customer after being called the n-word. He was sentenced to house arrest.
Corey Pujols, a Dunkin' manager in Florida, was sentenced to house arrest and probation after fatally punching a 77-year-old customer.
By Julian MarkMarch 9, 2022Zoë Kravitz wanted to audition for a 2012 Batman film. She was told she was too ‘urban,’ she says.
Before she took a leading role in "The Batman," Zoë Kravitz says she couldn't even get an audition for Christopher Nolan's third Batman movie.
By Julian MarkMarch 8, 2022A ‘Dancing With the Stars’ alum escaped Ukraine. Racked by survivor’s guilt, he says he’s returning to Europe.
Maks Chmerkovskiy said he felt "ashamed" as he escaped Ukraine on a train filled with women and children.
By Jonathan EdwardsMarch 8, 2022A missing woman was found dead in her septic tank, officials say. Her longtime handyman was charged with murder.
Keoki Demich has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Cynthia Cole, who went missing on Feb. 24 from Jensen Beach, Fla.
By Jaclyn PeiserMarch 8, 2022A Russian gymnast wore a ‘Z’ when standing by a Ukrainian champ. In Russia, it symbolizes support for the invasion.
Gymnastics' global governing body called the Russian gymnast's behavior "shocking" and said it would request a disciplinary investigation.
By Jonathan EdwardsMarch 7, 2022A stranger sent a mom a question on Instagram: Did her baby have a rare genetic condition? Turns out, he did.
“It can’t be tamed,” the 33-year-old mother said of her son's hair. “Nothing can fix it.” He has uncombable hair syndrome.
By Jonathan EdwardsMarch 7, 2022People are booking Airbnbs in war-torn Ukraine to donate directly to owners: ‘It was important for me to do something’
Last week, more than 61,000 nights were booked in Ukraine from people around the world, according to an Airbnb spokesman. The total booking value was nearly $2 million.
By Jaclyn PeiserMarch 7, 2022Lindsey Graham hit with bipartisan blowback after calling on Russians to assassinate Putin: ‘Exceptionally bad idea’
Graham spokesman Kevin Bishop said the senator “also expressed he was okay with a coup to remove Putin.”
By Gina Harkins and Julian MarkMarch 4, 2022Patients in 4 states had the same rare, dangerous illness. After months, the CDC found the cause: A lavender spray.
Julia Petras and a team of scientists began considering that the patients might have inhaled a product that got to their respiratory tract.
By Andrea SalcedoMarch 4, 2022As Russia closed in, teachers fled Kyiv in a school bus. Then they drove back into the fray to rescue others.
Soon after reaching safety in a new city, Paul Hodgson and two colleagues went back to Kyiv to evacuate more co-workers.
By Jaclyn PeiserMarch 4, 2022