Iowa basic income program generates an outcome not found in other states: high levels of hope
Iowa basic income program generates an outcome not found in other states: high levels of hope
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President Trump is taking aim at forest and wildfire research just as the West is poised to burn
President Trump is taking aim at forest and wildfire research just as the West is poised to burn
Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
Rob Sand and running mate Dave Muhlbauer make first joint stop in Iowa governor race
Rob Sand and running mate Dave Muhlbauer make first joint stop in Iowa governor race
The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters
Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.
Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
Since the opening of Camp East Montana in Texas last year, immigration lawyers and rights advocates have expressed concerns about conditions inside the facility.
Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery
Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service members, veterans and their relatives are buried.
In the Ukraine war, new ground-based drones are playing a key role on the battlefield
Ukraine relies on robotic warfare to punch above its weight on the battlefield, including shifting frontline duties from soldiers to land drones.
Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.
How the historic intersection of the Lincoln and Jefferson highways is being preserved
Over a century ago, the Reed-Niland Corner opened at a major intersection in Colo. Today, the site is being preserved by a new nonprofit, Reed-Niland Corner, Inc., with celebrations planned for June 14.
Libertarian Marco Battaglia jumps into Iowa's 3rd District race
Libertarian Marco Battaglia is the third candidate to jump into Iowa's 3rd Congressional District race. His campaign focuses on eliminating tariffs and sanctions on other countries, as well as ending aggress...
NASA names 4 astronauts on the 'highly complex' Artemis III lunar training mission
The crew of four — NASA astronaut and commander Randy Bresnik, European Space Agency pilot Luca Parmitano, NASA mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas — are scheduled to launch next year.
A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect
As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from Somalia was turned away.
Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola
Opinions are divided about the new facility in Kenya. The U.S. defends it. Kenyans are protesting it. Doctors who were on the ground in the 2014 Ebola outbreak voice criticism as well.
House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.
President Trump says U.S. 'must' respond to Iran attack that downed Army helicopter
Monday night, President Trump spoke optimistically about negotiations to end the war with Iran. Now, he has confirmed that Iran shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter, saying the U.S. must respond.
UnityPoint nurses say hospital objections are delaying union vote results
UnityPoint nurses marched through Des Moines months after a still undetermined election in December on whether to form a union. Nurses said the hospital is filing objections to delay confirming the vote.
High nitrate levels prompt a lawn watering ban for 600,000 people in central Iowa
Central Iowa Water Works — the regional water authority that serves one in five Iowans — has issued a lawn watering ban in the Des Moines area. It’s the result of a demand spike and consistently high n...
Supporters rally after Sioux City council member calls downtown homeless shelter a ‘nuisance’
People who rely on Sioux City’s homeless shelter say it’s being unfairly targeted by one city council member. About 100 people showed their support in front of City Hall on Monday.
Iran and Israel trade attacks for the first time since April ceasefire
Iran has agreed to halt attacks against Israel after the two countries traded fire over the weekend.
When baking chocolate chip cookies, a little chemistry can go a long way
Each ingredient plays a key scientific role. in your cookie’s softness, chewiness, taste and height.
As schools turn away from screens, what does that mean for students who use assistive technology?
There's been a sharp turn away from screen use in classrooms across the U.S. in recent months. Some students with learning differences who use assistive technology worry they could be left behind.
With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out
Hundreds of tickets are still available for the U.S. and Canada opening matches for the World Cup on Friday. Even more are available in resale platforms — many at below face value.
TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia
More Americans are rethinking where they want to live. Some are heading to Southeast Asia, drawn in part by what they're seeing on TikTok and YouTube. But those videos don't tell the whole story.