• Alaska Native tribes take lead on shellfish toxin testing where state falls short

    A group of coastal Alaska Native tribes in 2016 began monitoring shellfish, a traditional harvest, for deadly biotoxins because the state only tests commercial harvests. The program fills an essential gap in public health protection and has found success, with 17 tribes now in the testing network. Securing stable, long-term funding and improving public outreach could improve outcomes even further, a new study reports.

  • ‘We’re still here’: Native Americans push for native studies elective in Texas high schools

    Native American advocates are hoping the Texas State Board of Education approves a new "American Indian/Native Studies" elective for Texas high schoolers -- but they are running out of time to get it into classrooms by next school year.

  • Samson native auditioning on “American Idol”

    SAMSON, Ala (WDHN) -- A high school student from western Geneva County is going in front of the bright lights this weekend, auditioning for "American Idol." Brant McCollough seems like most teenagers in rural America. Born and raised in Samson, McCollough is the quarterback for the Kinston Bulldogs. But this small-town boy has talents beyond []

  • Denison native Looney earns All-American honors again

    Herald Democrat ATHENS, Ga. — Denison native and Arizona State graduate student Lindsay Looney earned a pair of All-American honors after her performance at the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • Consumer confidence falls short of March estimates

    The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index reading for March missed analyst expectations, coming in at 104.7, lower than the Street's forecast of 107. Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith and Madison Mills break down the numbers and analyze how the broader market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC, ^RUT) is digesting this data. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

  • Cavaliers fall short to Miami 107-104

    Terry Rozier scored nine points in the final 1:24, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 14.5 on the clock, lifting the Miami Heat to a 107-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

  • Rapid rise in syphilis hits Native Americans hardest

    Syphilis infections nationwide have climbed rapidly in recent years, reaching a 70-year high in 2022, amid a shortage of penicillin, the most effective treatment.

  • Rapid rise in syphilis hits Native Americans hardest

    Syphilis infections nationwide have climbed rapidly in recent years, reaching a 70-year high in 2022, amid a shortage of penicillin, the most effective treatment.

  • Samson native set to perform on “American Idol” tonight

    (WDHN) — A high school student from Geneva County will put his talents to the test on Sunday night, auditioning for “American Idol.” Brant McCollough seems like most teenagers in rural America. Born and raised in Samson, McCollough is the quarterback for the Kinston Bulldogs. But this small-town boy has talents beyond the gridiron. “When []

  • Rally Falls Short In Second Contest Versus Clippers

    PORTLAND -- The Portland Trail Blazers finished up a two-game series versus

  • Cavaliers fall short to Timberwolves, lose 104-91

    Mike Conley scored 21 points and Naz Reid added 18 points on his beach towel giveaway night, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 on Friday.

  • Scenes from New York falling short against the defending champs

    On Thursday night, the New York Knicks (41-28) wrapped up a successful four-game Western Conference swing with a tilt against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets (49-21). New York had won the first three games of the swing, but tonight’s opponent was the toughest they would face. The Knicks shamed Denver, 122-84, on January 25. The Nuggets sought to redeem that tonight. New York’s small-ball lineup gained an early lead and shot well, but powered by Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, Denver fought...