Paralympics provide representation and spotlight ‘incredible’ athletes
The Vermont-based Kelly Brush Foundation has supported several athletes on their roads to the Paralympics and says the international competition will provide meaningful representation for people with disabilities.
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner has entered a plea in the killings of his parents after weeks of legal drama and delays.
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change.
State Department orders nonessential US diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran soar
The State Department has ordered nonessential U.S. diplomats and their families to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran soar
Tree branch smashes through truck windshield in Massachusetts, lands between driver’s legs
The 6-inch-wide branch fell, smashed through the windshield and landed between the driver’s legs, missing him by inches, police said.
New Mexico launches investigation of forced sterilization of Native American women
In the 1970s, the agency that provides health care to Native Americans sterilized thousands of women without their full and informed consent.
Mom who wrote children’s book on grief goes on trial for husband’s murder
A murder trial is underway for a Utah mother of three who published a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death and was later accused of killing him.
Winter storm power outage tracker: Check your county’s status
See the latest power outage updates by county.
Map: Here’s where Team USA’s Olympic medalists are from
See which Team USA athletes have medaled, and find out where they’re from.
Can you guess which state has the most Winter Olympic medalists?
The Get the Facts Data Team has tracked which Team USA athletes made it to the podium, and whether any are from your area.