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High school students held a protest against a Jefferson County School Board proposal to emphasize patriotism in the teaching of U.S. history, at Ralston Valley High School, Arvada, Colo., in September. The protests were over the Colorado school district's proposal to promote patriotism and de-emphasize civil disobedience in American history classes.

The New, New Framework For AP U.S. History

After its 2014 Advanced Placement U.S. history framework became a target of intense criticism, the College Board did something unusual: It agreed to a rewrite.

The weathered but hopeful <em>The Ballad of Darren</em> is Blur's ninth album, and third since singer Damon Albarn launched his mega-collaborative project Gorillaz.

Blur's 'Ballad' to bittersweet midlife

On The Ballad of Darren, the band's ninth album (and a surprise after years away), Damon Albarn and company understand the key to aging gracefully is noticing the things your younger self never could.

Senate Argues Restoring Habeas Corpus

The Senate enters the second week of debate on a defense bill setting military policies and authorizing next year's Pentagon spending. Some senators are pushing to restore the legal protections of foreign detainees deemed to be "unlawful enemy combatants."

Heavy Rain Devastates Texas, Oklahoma

Relentless rains have pounded north-central Texas and southwest Oklahoma over the past two weeks. At least 11 people have died. Thousands have scrambled to safety. Fire ants and snakes are the next worry.

Gov. Mike DeWine (center, in red tie) speaks to reporters about signing the two-year state budget. Alongside him are (l-r): Ohio Medicaid director Maureen Corcoran, Office of Budget and Management director Kim Murnieks, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Aging director Ursel McElroy and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services director Lori Criss.

DeWine vetoes 44 items in Ohio's two-year state budget, including some related to tax policy

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine struck lines prohibiting cities from banning flavored tobacco and on mandatory vaccine bans at universities. But the income tax cut and the exemption to the state's main business tax stay in, though he did veto provisions related to those items.

Obama Tests Political Waters in South Carolina

Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) is making a weekend campaign swing through South Carolina. The state's January presidential primary will be the first held in the southern U.S. and could provide a key test of Obama's viability with black voters.

Barbra Streisand in 1963, one year after the recording of her performance at The Bon Soir.

Barbra Streisand remembers the first time she 'felt the warmth of a spotlight'

Recorded in 1962, the newly remastered Live at the Bon Soir was meant to be Streisand's debut album, despite the singer's aversion to public performance.

Columnist Kaity Kline says a serious <em>Assassin's Creed: Black Flag</em> habit helped her ace a surprise quiz on the Caribbean.

Video Games Don't Have To Be Educational To Spark Learning

Our video gaming columnist says she was a reluctant student as a child — but video games, even non-educational ones like the Assassin's Creed series, helped her get interested in learning.

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill Jan. 18, 2007.

E-Mails Show Justice Dept. in Damage-Control Mode

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was "extremely upset" by statements his subordinates made as the U.S. attorneys scandal took over the front pages of newspapers, according to Department of Justice e-mails released Monday. The agency turned over some 3,000 pages to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Hayden Defends Domestic Surveillance to Senators

Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden says he consulted both his lawyers and his conscience in approving the National Security Agency's domestic surveillance program. Hayden defended the spying during Senate confirmation hearings for his nomination to be the next director of the CIA.

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