State reaches deal with school bus driver in fatal incident

This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.

A one-two punch of accelerated human-caused global warming and a supersized El Nino could make 2026 the hottest year on record.

Reader considers divulging the family secrets

A conflicted reader contemplates the moral and emotional consequences of exposing long-held family secrets in this thought-provoking piece from the August 5th edition.

Vaccine for Lyme disease on horizon

A promising new vaccine for Lyme disease is currently in development, offering renewed hope for preventing this tick-borne illness in the near future.

Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium

Alec Burleson delivered a historic performance, smashing three two-run homers to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a thrilling 13-7 comeback victory over the New York Yankees.

Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83

Kay Granger, a trailblazing Texas Republican and first female House Appropriations chair, has passed away at 83, leaving a legacy of breaking barriers and dedicated public service.