CVS and Walgreens are ailing. Here’s why
America’s biggest pharmacy chains are closing hundreds of stores, laying off thousands of workers and rethinking their role in our lives.
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'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people — and themselves, too
A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.
Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at a buried tomb in Petra, Jordan
The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, is a famous tourist site and features in an Indiana Jones movie. Now archaeologists say they've found a remarkable 12 complete skeletons in a hidden tomb beneath it.
Swing state map: Polls move in Trump’s direction, but the race remains tight
The polling averages show Vice President Kamala Harris’ lead has dropped in every swing state in recent weeks.
Christopher Columbus may have been a Spanish Jew, according to a new documentary
A recently televised documentary in Spain rekindles competing versions of the famed explorer's origins, but the scientific community is viewing it with caution.
Small business disaster loan program is out of money until new funds are approved
The SBA’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday. The agency expects to receive new funding from Congress, and will continue to accept applications in the meantime.
Schools worry about student safety when their facilities are used as polling places
Across Kentucky and elsewhere, officials say safety concerns are making it harder to convince schools to participate in elections, especially for multiple days of early voting.
Ukraine says North Korea is sending soldiers to help Russia in the war
Ukraine says North Korean military engineers have been sent to Russia to check how well missiles are launching.
As Election Day approaches, international election observers are in the U.S.
Teams of EU election observers are in the U.S. to visit polling places, speak with campaigns and asses media coverage. They will then make recommendations about how to improve the process.
In Nebraska, Democrats' push to win the 'blue dot' has GOP congressman under pressure
Democrats are hoping to pick up one Electoral College vote for Kamala Harris this year. Their spending is affecting Republican Rep. Don Bacon’s campaign to keep his seat.