Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

MCLOUD, Okla. (AP) — Tribal citizens whose ancestors were enslaved by citizens of several tribal nations in Oklahoma are starting to see more inclusive access to Native American health care, education and other social services, but barriers
Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sofia Tepichin was about 30 minutes into her club soccer team practice in October when she spotted a fast-approaching defender. She tapped the ball away and hopped over the defender’s outstretched foot, came
Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the US military, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scouting America will alter several policies at the urging of the Pentagon, including a requirement that members use “biological sex at birth and not gender identity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. Some of
The Latest: Bill Clinton is questioned about Epstein ties as Trump stumps in Texas

Former President Bill Clinton is testifying Friday before members of Congress who are investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering for his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago. The closed-door deposition in
US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month. The Labor Department reported Friday that its producer price index, which measures inflation before it hits consumers, rose 0.5% from December and 2.9% from
Black fathers embrace resources to support their pregnant partners through birth

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cradling his newborn daughter in his lap in their Indianapolis home, JaKobi Burton’s love for the new lady in his life is evident with each caress. The first-time dad’s commitment started months earlier. Burton
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 02.27.26

The Clintons: Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the House Oversight Committee on Thursday that she had no idea about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Hillary Clinton Claims She ‘Had No Idea’ of Jeffrey Epstein’s Crimes
He’s blasted Speaker Johnson and Democrats alike. Now this Republican faces a critical decision

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley has seen the political ground shift beneath him this past year, the boundaries of his California district upended by the nation’s partisan redistricting war. But Kiley has made clear he’s
US advises embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want, as risk of war hangs over Middle East

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Israel on Friday told its staff that it could leave the country and urged anyone considering departure to do so immediately, as the threat of an American strike
Golden age? Americans doubt Trump’s claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump says the U.S. economy is booming and that he has fixed inflation. But most Americans, including many in his Republican Party, do not