All 131 Virginia school divisions have submitted their plans to address the significant learning loss seen among students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more ...Q&A: Author Amy Yee on Tibetan refugees in 'Far From the Rooftop of the World' National News
Yee moved to Dharamsala in 2009 and for a year followed the lives of exiled Tibetans there. But when they started to move elsewhere, she continued to stay in touch, learning about their lives abroad.
Read more ...The uncomfortable hidden costs behind the rise in cheap cashmere National News
The coveted material known for its luxurious softness has become much more accessible and affordable in recent years. But at what cost?
Read more ...An Oklahoma judge ruled a man who spent 48 years in prison for murder is innocent National News
Glynn Simmons, 71, was released in July after prosecutors agreed that key evidence in his case was not turned over to his defense lawyers. He is the longest imprisoned U.S. inmate to be exonerated.
Read more ...India's Parliament voted on a crime bill and other legislation, even though dozens of opposition legislators were not present — capping a tumultuous week in the legislature.
Read more ...U.S. strikes prisoner swap deal with Venezuela, plus extradition of 'Fat Leonard' National News
Venezuela released 10 Americans, 21 Venezuelans — and extradited the man behind a brazen bribery scheme. In exchange, President Biden granted clemency to an an ally of leader Nicolas Maduro.
Read more ...For the third year in a row, ACA health insurance plans see record signups National News
More than 19 million people have already signed up for health insurance through the marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act. And you can still enroll through Jan. 16.
Read more ...A St. Louis nursing home closes suddenly, prompting wider concerns over care National News
The displacement of 170 nursing home residents is raising questions and renewing concerns over care facilities and the steep challenges families and frontline workers face in the care system.
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