More than 700 books were removed from Florida school library shelves for the 2023-24 school year, according to the state Department of Education. But the department claims no books are banned.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said that an unconditional cease-fire between Lebanon and Israel is "the first priority," calling for intensifying international and Arab efforts to prevent a large-scale war.

A California teenager accused of being a "serial swatter" faces up to 20 years in prison for making interstate threats after pleading guilty in federal court on Wednesday.

Rhode Island's largest public school district agreed to ensure all immigrant students receive suitable English language instruction from properly trained and qualified teachers.

Political leaders in the United States, Finland and Canada announced Wednesday that the three nations will build world-class icebreakers for the Arctic and polar waters.

Former Solicitor General Theodore Olson, the conservative lawyer who argued the Bush 2000 recount case, has died at 84. Olson also served as private counsel to former President Ronald Reagan.

Spirit Airlines' stock plunged 59% on Wednesday as the budget airline worked with creditors to restructure debt amid reports the company could file for bankruptcy protection within the next few weeks.

The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Bernard J. Calvi were identified more than 82 years following his death in a Japanese POW camp in the Philippines.

Two explosions near Brazil's Supreme Court and Congress forced evacuations Wednesday night with one man found dead in what some authorities are calling a suicide attack.

A small margin in votes separating incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey from Republican challenger David McCormick Jr. has triggered a recount in the Pennsylvania Senate race, the commonwealth's secretary said Wednesday.

A judge has temporarily ordered Oakland International Airport in California to stop using the name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" as the cities' legal battle plays out.

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul was briefly detained at Dulles International Airport earlier this month after appearing intoxicated, according to reports.

The FBI has raided the New York City home of betting website Polymarket's founder and chief executive, according to reports.

Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting excited about — and what isn't.

Athanasiou has one year remaining on his contract with the Blackhawks

14 games into the season, Detroit's PK is a disaster. Here's more on the problem and potential solutions

The Sabres are ready to make a significant move.

A by-the-numbers look at Wednesday's game between the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights

Trevor Zegras only has three points in 14 games for the Anaheim Ducks this season. After being a popular topic of NHL trade speculation last year, could rumors pop up again?

Hinostroza has been a great addition to the organization and he has more than earned a callup to the Predators.

A few familiar faces to Detroit Red Wings fans have recently hit the waiver wire.

Thompson and Luukkonen considered day-to-day, Sabres blueliner out long-term.

32-year-old recorded 12 points in 64 games last season, expected to make Maple Leafs debut tonight

Defensive prospect and former fourth-round draft pick earns first career NHL call-up with Nashville.

The Kings are on the final game of their two-game road trip after losing to the Calgary Flames on Monday night, 3-1. They will be in Colorado to face the Avalance in what should be a spirited bout. The Kings have not fared well against the Avalanche in their last ten matches, going 3-7-0. ...

It appears as though all Athanasiou needed was an opportunity to play again.

Jonathan Lekkerimäki made his NHL debut in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames.

Mattias Samuelsson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury and coach Lindy Ruff called the severity of the injury “pretty strong.”

Team's No. 1 center practiced in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday; injured blocking shot Oct. 22 against Winnipeg

Veteran netminder was waived by Anaheim after John Gibson came off injured reserve

The Hockey News’ Derek Lee reports from the Ducks’ morning skate.

After some uncertain times with John Tortorella, Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim has now become the head coach's go-to guy.

The Sabres claimed James Reimer off NHL waivers on Wednesday. The 36-year-old is near the end of his NHL days, but he deserves credit for his staying power, says Adam Proteau.

Sorokin has 33 extra-time losses in just 202 NHL starts.

Mitchell is on the Islanders NHL roster for the first time in his career.

Schmidt has become a stable, steady force along Florida's blueline since signing with the Panthers over the summer

The Avalanche are looking to improve their record to 9-8-0 and get their 4th straight win at home. The Kings come to Denver after dropping a 3-1 loss to Pacific Division rival Calgary Flames.

Pittsburgh looks to erase Monday from their memory as they look ahead to their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings

One half of the La Poche Bleue podcast and former Montreal Canadiens player Guillaume Latendresse has announced he is taking a break.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Detroit Red Wings, one of their Original Six rivals, at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday night.

Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky gave a rec league goalie the thrill of a lifetime during San Jose's practice in New York City on Wednesday.

Despite the loss, Pittsburgh played a strong game in all three zones on Wednesday, which could give them some momentum going forward

From the Ford Nucleon to the Studebaker-Packard Astral, these vehicles failed to progress past the prototype stage in the 1950s and 1960s

In 1833, hundreds of thousands of shooting stars inspired songs, prophecies and a crowdsourced research paper on the origins of meteors

The celebrated Underground Railroad conductor received posthumous recognition for her service as a spy, scout, nurse and cook during the Civil War

The fireball—one of many decommissioned satellites from SpaceX's internet service—was spotted by dozens of people across at least four states, and many mistook it for a meteor

The cathedral has been under renovation since 2019, when it was badly damaged in a fire. Crews are testing the bells before the historic structure reopens on December 8

The roughly six-hour flyby in 1986 revealed Uranus' protective magnetic field was strangely empty. Now, researchers say that the data could have been affected by a solar wind event

For the first time, researchers were able to see inside the mummies in the Chicago Field Museum's collections. Their findings paint a more comprehensive picture of ancient Egyptian life