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Martin Luther King Jr's 'I Have a Dream' speech turns 60 as fresh civil rights battles emerge

Sixty years after the March on Washington, similar issues are at stake for activists seeking racial and economic justice. How the movements compare.

 

Black history is under attack across US from AP African American Studies to 'Ruby Bridges'

Opportunities to learn a more inclusive version of U.S. history are finally becoming more common in public schools. And already being stamped out.

 

MLK's 'Dream' speech at 60

Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his most iconic speech on Aug. 28, 1963, in Washington, D.C. How close are we to the dream 60 years later?

 

Hochul to Biden: Let asylum seekers work; pay NY for supporting migrants

Kathy Hochul said migrants want jobs and New York employers need workers.

 

Lego releasing Braille versions of its toy bricks, available to public for first time ever

Lego announced Thursday it will sell Braille bricks online for the first time. They are available to pre-order starting Aug. 24.

 

Bud Light goes on offense with NFL campaign, hopes to overcomes boycott, stock dip

Anheuser Busch has seen beer sales decline and its stock dip from a conservative boycott set off by Bud Light's promotion of a trans influencer.

 

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes return; new pumpkin cold brew, chai tea latte debut for fall

When does the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte return? The answer is now. The coffee chain begins serving its PSL on Thursday, August 24.

 

2023 teacher shortages: What to know about vacancies in your region.

From four-day school weeks to recruiting custodians and lunchroom workers, here's how schools are addressing the teacher shortage crisis.

 

Frozen corn recall: Kroger, Food Lion, Signature Select vegetables recalled for listeria risk

Frozen corn and mixed vegetables have been recalled by Twin City Food Inc. because they may be contaminated with the bacteria.

 

What channel is the Bills game on? How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears

The Bills close the preseason at Soldier Field Saturday against the Bears. Here's the broadcast and betting information for the game.

 

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