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Network of Enlightened Women 2026 Essay Contest college winner

Dameiya McMillian · April 27, 2026 6:00 am

Network of Enlightened Women 2026 Essay Contest high school winner

Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

What happens the day after tomorrow in Iran?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Why the CIA deaths are a problem for Mexico

An Iranian Shahed exploding drone launched by Russia flies through the sky

Why Russia is bombing Ukraine in daylight

A United Airlines plane is parked on the tarmac outside a restaurant at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Now that Democrats won their elections, can they reopen the government before they kill holiday travel?

Tiana Lowe Doescher November 7, 2025 11:09 am

Columbia University's acting president Claire Shipman speaks during Columbia University commencement ceremony on Columbia's main campus, in Manhattan, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)

Congress demands Columbia University cut ties with China

Pedro Rodriguez November 7, 2025 9:43 am

President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Saudi purchase of F-35s signals revival of US alliance

Pedro Rodriguez November 7, 2025 9:38 am

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni waits for the arrival of European Council President Antonio Costa at the Chigi Palace in Rome.

Giorgia Meloni’s strong leadership on Ukraine

Ani Chkhikvadze November 7, 2025 6:00 am

Vice President Dick Cheney, accompanied by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), bangs a gavel.

Cheney, Pelosi, and Mamdani — the American saga continues

Peter Laffin November 6, 2025 5:00 pm

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks.

Zohran Mamdani’s unimpressive win

David Harsanyi November 6, 2025 2:38 pm

Protesters confront federal law enforcement officers outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.

Portland is not a serious city

Zachary Faria November 6, 2025 2:17 pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky poses for a photo with servicemen.

What Russia’s desperate struggle to envelop Pokrovsk tells us

Tom Rogan November 6, 2025 1:52 pm

This combination of photos taken on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, shows Abigail Spanberger in Richmond, Va., left, Zohran Mamdani in New York, center, and Mikie Sherrill in East Brunswick, N.J. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, Yuki Iwamura and Matt Rourke)

Why Tuesday’s election win for Democrats really wasn’t that big a deal or unexpected

Christopher Tremoglie November 6, 2025 12:54 pm

Emma Stone collaborates once again with filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos in “Bugonia.”

In Bugonia, it’s dangerous to dismiss conspiracy theorists

Harry Khachatrian November 6, 2025 12:34 pm

People cheer as Democrat Abigail Spanberger walks out on stage after she was declared the winner of the Virginia governor's race during an election night watch party.

Voters don’t love Trump. They love his economic promises

Jay Caruso November 6, 2025 10:17 am

FILE - Nassau Hall at Princeton University is in Princeton, N.J., Oct. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Civil rights complaint filed against Princeton gender policies

Pedro Rodriguez November 6, 2025 9:23 am