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La Maestra, held in Paris this September, is the first fully realized competition solely for women conductors — an effort to help balance a male-dominated field.

About 95% of American public schools have adopted some form of active shooter drills. But there's little proof they're effective — and there's growing concern they can traumatize children.

In a notice sent to Congress Thursday, the Pentagon said it is shifting billions from fighter jets and other weapons to help pay for a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico.

Democrats need to win a net of 23 seats to flip control of the House. Republicans see signs of optimism in the economy and Trump's higher approval ratings, but there are still plenty of challenges.

At this week's presidential debate, Donald Trump compared growth rates in the three countries. Here's what the experts have to say.

The state high court's ruling could be decisive in the effort to reverse Missouri's near total ban on abortion in November. It could also affect voter turnout on Election Day and ultimately reshape how constitutional amendments are presented to Missouri voters in future elections.

An NPR/ PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that socialism is unpopular with voters overall, even as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is gaining in the Democratic primary.

A school should be defined by its commitment to great teaching and social equity, says the outgoing president of LaGuardia Community College.

Thirteen-year-old Makenna Farnsworth had just been to the top of the Gateway Arch. “It’s really cool to be up there,” she said, looking back at the...

The New Jersey governor has seen his political stock fall, but he tried to begin anew with his official presidential announcement at his high school alma mater.