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Karlian Mercado, 7, rests on the rubble that remains of her family's home after Hurricane Maria passed through the area of Hayales de Coamo, Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rican Students, New Student Debt Numbers, College Application Tips And Tools

Plus you'll find two new studies on school choice and kindergarten readiness in our weekly roundup of education news.

Mormons and evangelical Christians shared strong support for President Trump in 2016, but theological differences still cause tension between the groups.

Evangelicals And Mormons Are Political Allies, But Theological Rivals

Conservative Christians and Mormons vote the same way on many social issues, but religious differences still spur harsh criticisms between the groups.

Ski Industry Prepares For The Season In The Pandemic

Closing early last season reportedly cost Vermont ski areas about $100 million. Staying open this season will be crucial. Resorts are coming up with alternative plans to opening during the pandemic.

Oregon's College Towns Prepare For The Return Of Football

The Pac-12 kicks off its new season in early November. But there won't be any fans in the stadiums. Businesses in two college football towns in Oregon are looking forward to football's return.

Gov. Cuomo Parses Pandemic Numbers to Provide "Context" Between Hotspots and Rest of State

The coronavirus infection rate has been creeping up in New York, though it still remains well below the rates in most other states. Governor Andrew Cuomo,…

The study is still awaiting final regulatory approval. If given the green light, a study in which human volunteers will be infected with the coronavirus will begin in January at a biosecure unit at London's Royal Free Hospital.

U.K. Preparing COVID-19 Vaccine Trials That Deliberately Expose Study Subjects

Proponents say that such controversial "human challenge" studies can speed up vaccine development. But others cite ethical concerns.

A woman walks by the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 5. Stock markets are rallying at the prospect that this week's elections will result in a divided government.

Wall Street Bet On A 'Blue Wave,' But Divided Government Suits It Just Fine Too

Stocks have traditionally done well with a Democrat in the White House and Congress under Republican control.

One For The History Books: 14.7% Unemployment, 20.5 Million Jobs Wiped Away

U.S. employers shed a record number of jobs in April, as the unemployment rate climbed to the highest since the Great Depression. The coronavirus crisis has locked down much of the economy.

Emergency personnel work near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 25.

Explosion In Downtown Nashville, Believed To Be 'Intentional,' Injures At Least 3

The blast could be felt for miles and damaged nearby buildings. The FBI is now leading the investigation, working with local police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Friendly Slytherins; Of Mice and Men and Revenge-yuns

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