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Excitement and curiosity are building for a scientific phenomenon not seen in the United States since 2017. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will briefly put parts of the U.S., Mexico and Canada in complete darkness. The path of the Great American Solar Eclipses reach is about 150 miles wide, and Eastern Time Zone residents should expect the eclipse to begin around 3 p.m. ...

Since a reintroduction campaign began in 1998, about 10 Mexican gray wolves have been placed in the Southwest each year, and for them to further thrive, experts said genetic diversity is critical. Gray wolves once roamed not just New Mexico but Texas and Arizona. Due to persecution and poisoning, they all but disappeared from the landscape in the 1970s. ...

Undisclosed funding, or "dark money," is pumping into the 2024 election cycle. Political spending by donors who stay hidden is reaching record highs, according to a report by OpenSecrets. Author Anna Massoglia - the editorial and investigations manager at Open Secrets - said dark money might be coming from shadowy shell companies or non-profits, and often funds misleading attack ads against candidates from either party. ...

Ohios Black students are more likely to face excessively harsh discipline practices such as expulsion and suspension, according to a recently released report from the Childrens Defense Fund of Ohio. The data show out-of-school suspensions and expulsions rose in every grade level from kindergarten through twelfth grade in the 2022-23 school year, compared with the previous academic year. John Standford, state director for the Childrens Defense Fund of Ohio, said economically disadvantaged stude...

Researchers at Iowa State University are taking the next step in genetic medicine by targeting diseases in a persons RNA. Most drugs target proteins to interrupt the disease process. Iowa State University Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Walter Moss said theyve moved beyond targeting proteins, and are taking aim at disease on a smaller level - focusing on ribonucleaic acid, or RNA. ...

New data show the impacts of Connecticuts proposed child tax credit. Broken down by town, and state House and Senate districts, 268,000 eligible families would receive $306 million in tax credits. Places like Bridgeport, Hartford, and Waterbury have the largest populations of eligible families. ...

Alabamas goal of adding 500,000 more college-educated people to the workforce by 2025 is quickly approaching. One group is dedicated to breaking down barriers to higher education and helping more people enter classrooms. Chandra Scott, executive director of Alabama Possible, said the group collaborating with national and local partners to assess the state of the workforce and identify obstacles that prevent individuals from pursuing or completing their degrees. ...

The New Hampshire House passed a bill to eliminate any exceptions to the states voter ID law and requires documented proof of citizenship in order to register. The bill would eliminate "affidavit voting" for those without ID and give any registered voter the right to challenge a persons voter registration on Election Day. Rep. ...

With tax season winding down, efforts continue to spread the word about Minnesotas new Child Tax Credit. Outreach leaders say its another way to help struggling households land on firmer financial ground. Under the plan approved by lawmakers last year, families who qualify will receive up to $1,750 per child, with no limits on the number of children for filers claiming the credit. ...

Students across Georgia seeking college opportunities are encountering delays as they navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process. Normally available in October, this years FAFSA rollout in January has posed significant challenges for all students, especially those from mixed-status families. MorraLee Keller, senior director for strategic programming at the National College Attainment Network, outlined the hurdles faced by students and families. ...