Leon Smith of Pennsylvania named 2026 National Teacher of the Year:

“CBS Mornings” exclusively revealed Pennsylvania high school teacher Leon Smith as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, which is selected by the Council of Chief State School Officers’ National Teacher of the Year program. Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, Pennsylvania, said the honor “just means everything.” “It’s just such … Read more

“CBS Mornings” exclusively reveals 2026 National Teacher of the Year

“CBS Mornings” exclusively revealed Leon Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Smith discusses the honor, how he starts his class each day and his tips for young teachers. Source link

Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, prompting closures

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, bears chased and bit people. Rangers responded to three incidents involving bears along Ramsey Cascades Trail, a popular hike to a waterfall, and … Read more

Soros-linked dark money network fuels Virginia redistricting push backed by national Democrats

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginians for Fair Elections, a main group fighting to get Virginia voters to approve a ballot referendum that will allow the state to redraw its congressional maps, has been pumped with millions in cash from a web of George Soros-backed dark money groups and top Democratic Party … Read more

Afghan national is on trial for suspected role in 2021 Kabul airport bombing

Prosecutors said that in FBI interviews after waiving his Miranda rights, Sharifullah admitted to helping prepare for the Abbey Gate attack, including scouting a route near the airport for an attacker. Sharifullah specifically checked for law enforcement and American or Taliban checkpoints, and then communicated to other ISIS-K members that he believed the route was … Read more

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors to Washington’s Tidal Basin annually. This year was no different, except some strolling the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial were dressed in camouflage — and armed. Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency … Read more

Iranian national arrested at LAX on suspicion of trafficking weapons on Iran government’s behalf

Federal authorities on Saturday night arrested an Iranian national at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of trafficking weapons on the Iranian government’s behalf, according to officials. In a post to X, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said Shamim Mafi, 44 of Woodland Hills, is expected to make an appearance in U.S. District Court … Read more

Air Force is ‘smallest,’ ‘least ready’ in history, National Guard leaders warn Congress in fighter jet plea

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Leaders of the Air National Guard argued that the Air Force’s readiness was woefully inadequate in a recent letter to Congress requesting more funding. “The United States Air Force is the oldest, the smallest, and the least ready in its 78-year history,” the letter, which was obtained … Read more

Surprise tornadoes in Kansas prompt concerns about changes at the National Weather Service

The unexpected tornadoes in Kansas followed a similar, much-scrutinized event in Michigan last month, when a tornado watch was not issued for southern Michigan and four people died. NWS offices did issue warnings when tornadoes were imminent, however. Democratic Sens. Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan sent a letter asking NWS Director Ken Graham … Read more