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Judge delays decision on fate of Trump's criminal hush money conviction

The judge in Donald Trump's criminal hush money case in New York has agreed to delay any decision on whether to throw out Trump's conviction.




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A state-by-state breakdown of where abortion stands after Trump's election

Abortion-related ballot initiatives were voted on in 10 states during the election. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of where abortion currently stands in each state.




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Trump taps John Ratcliffe, his former director of national intelligence, to lead CIA

President-elect Donald Trump announced that John Ratcliffe, his former director of national intelligence, is his pick to lead the CIA.




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Johnson, GOP leaders take victory lap and say they're ready for Day 1 under Trump

House Republican leaders took a victory lap as they returned to Washington, saying they are ready on Day 1 to work on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.




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Trump picks Kristi Noem to be Homeland Security secretary

Former President Donald Trump has tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be his Homeland Security secretary.




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Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.




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Biden hosts Israel's president at the White House amid peace push

President Joe Biden hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House on Tuesday as the outgoing administration seeks cease-fire progress in Gaza and Lebanon.




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Thune, Cornyn and Scott make their case to be next Republican Senate leader

Senate Republicans return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since they secured the Senate majority to determine who will be the new party leader in the chamber.




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Trump vs. McConnell: The final showdown: ANALYSIS

Trump's unlikely to endorse, sources say, because he doubts Rick Scott can win.




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Rubio and Waltz picks put China back at the center of US foreign policy

Trump’s expected choice of Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Mike Waltz indicates China is going to be at the center of U.S. foreign policy, deepening U.S.-China tensions.




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Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense

Fox News host Pete Hegseth is Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, the president-elect announced.




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WATCH: Bear enjoys snow day at Colorado zoo

A grizzly bear enjoyed every bit of a recent snow day at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado.




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WATCH: Volunteers sweep out water after deadly Spain floods

Volunteers worked together to clear out floodwater in a suburb of Valencia, after deadly flash flooding devastated several areas locally.




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WATCH: Baby goat rescued after being stranded for days on a cliff in Hawaii

A baby goat that found itself stuck for days on a cliff in Hawaii has been rescued by a group of volunteers.




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WATCH: Disney cruise ship saves 4 on sinking vessel

The Disney “Treasure” launched one of its lifeboats to help rescue four passengers after the U.S. Coast Guard received a call for help on Sunday morning that a 50-foot catamaran was sinking.




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WATCH: Honoring military on Veterans Day

ABC News’ Bob Woodruff and philanthropist Craig Newmark share a preview of the Woodruff Foundation’s annual “Stand Up for Heroes” event.




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WATCH: Biden, Harris lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day

This is the first time Biden and Harris appeared together since Election Day. 




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WATCH: This hilarious pup shows us how often we should actually feed our dog in viral video

Some might say these feeding numbers are slightly skewed.




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WATCH: Watch this 15-year-old boxer's unbelievable tricks on the speed bag

Amateur boxing champion Marley "Baby Bug" McNealy shows off her masterful skills and signature tricks with her speed bag training videos.




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WATCH: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant gives entertaining answer to puzzle 

While contestant Will admitted that his nerves got the best of him when trying to solve the puzzle, we still think his attempt deserves a round of applause.




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WATCH: Harris cheered on by administration staff as she arrives at the White House

Vice President Kamala Harris received a grand welcome to the White House on Tuesday afternoon — cheered on by hundreds of administration staff as her SUV pulled up to the West Wing.




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Judge declines to postpone Steve Bannon's trial on 'We Build the Wall' fraud charges

A New York judge has declined to immediately postpone Steve Bannon's Dec. 9 trial on charges that he defrauded supporters of the "We Build the Wall" fundraiser.




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In Trump’s deportation plan, the private prison industry sees a lucrative opportunity

As Donald Trump prepares to make good on his promise to deport possibly millions of undocumented immigrants, the private prison industry appears poised to cash in.




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Trump taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency

Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and ally of Trump, will lead a new Department of Government Efficiency.




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Scientists examine how wastewater practices in Florida Keys impact water quality

Wastewater contains nutrients that can overfeed algae, leading to harmful algal blooms and pollution issues in the ocean and other waterways. A new study by researchers at Penn State tracked how these nutrients migrate from disposal sites in the Florida Keys, and the results have already informed wastewater practices in the region.




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$1.3M NSF grant to fund research into restoration of degraded ecosystems

An international team of researchers led by Ida Djenontin, assistant professor of geography at Penn State, was recently awarded a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Dynamics of Integrated Socio-Environmental Systems program to investigate the socioecological outcomes of restoration in degraded woodlands ecosystems.




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Eco-friendly 'LionGlass' developed at Penn State to be showcased at Nov. 8 event

A new type of eco-friendly glass developed by researchers at Penn State offers higher crack resistance, potentially allowing for thinner, lighter and more sustainable products. “LionGlass” will be the subject of PSAA Presents: EMS Showcase, an event on Nov. 8 hosted by the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences in partnership with the Penn State Alumni Association.




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Penn State mining expert testifies before Congress on critical minerals needs

Mining expert Barbara Arnold, professor of practice in mining engineering, joined a panel of experts to discuss how the United States will need to make dramatic advances to increase its technical- and skilled-labor workforce to power its green energy future and to become less reliant on foreign nations for securing materials used in both everyday devices and critical national security applications.




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'EMS Reads' speaker to discuss influence of politics, racism on climate change

Laura Pulido, Collins Chair and professor of Indigenous, race, and ethnic studies and geography at the University of Oregon, is the featured speaker for the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ 2024 EMS Reads program. She will give the keynote lecture at 6 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 13, in Paterno Library's Foster Auditorium on Penn State's University Park campus.




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Local Climate Action Program and World Campus alum honored in Orange County

Penn State’s Local Climate Action Program is making a valuable impact beyond Pennsylvania’s borders, thanks in part to Joe Thompson, a World Campus Energy and Sustainability Policy graduate. Thompson was recently honored at a ceremony hosted by the San Diego chapter of the Climate Action Campaign, for his help in creating the City of Orange climate action plan.




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Penn State delegation will head to Azerbaijan for UN's annual climate meeting

Penn State will be sending its second delegation of students and faculty to COP29, the United Nations’ annual climate meeting, which will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November.




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Schreyer students speak to trustees on importance of Penn State honors college

Second-year student Morgan Dawkins and fifth-year student Olivia DiPrinzio spoke to the Board of Trustees about their experiences with the Schreyer Honors College. Honors programming has allowed them to find guidance, craft a courseload specific to their interests and find opportunities for professional development. 




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Brandywine Student Spotlight: Om Trivedi

Om Trivedi is a second-year student at Penn State Brandywine with a major in computer science. He was attracted to Penn State by the University's 2+2 program, which will allow him to transition to University Park for his final two years.




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Prospective students invited to Penn State Day at Brandywine campus on Oct. 26

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend a visitation program at Penn State Brandywine at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, in the Commons/Athletic Center gymnasium. The event is part of the University’s "Penn State Day."




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Brandywine Student Spotlight: Samantha Pitcher

Penn State Brandywine’s Student Spotlight series highlights the remarkable work being done by students in leadership, academics, service, athletics and more.




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Penn State Brandywine to host annual Homecoming & Family Day on Oct. 26

Penn State Brandywine will host its annual Homecoming & Family Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.




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Brandywine Student Spotlight: Trinity Jones

Penn State Brandywine’s Student Spotlight series highlights the remarkable work being done by students in leadership, academics, service, athletics and more.




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Brandywine Student Spotlight: Maddie Ferguson

Penn State Brandywine’s Student Spotlight series highlights the remarkable work being done by students in leadership, academics, service, athletics and more.




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Brandywine community shows its Penn State pride at Homecoming

The Brandywine community showed its Penn State pride at the campus' annual Homecoming & Family Day on Oct. 26. The day featured carnival games, an alumni reception, face painting, a petting zoo and more.




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David Rosenberg and Moyer family named 2024 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

Penn State has named David Rosenberg, a 1974 graduate of the College of Health and Human Development and longtime supporter of Penn State Brandywine, and the Moyer family, whose transgenerational giving has benefited multiple units across the University, as the 2024 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year.




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Conference to focus on moral decision-making research

Penn State’s Consortium on Moral Decision-Making and Moral Psychology Research Group are co-hosting a conference Nov. 15-17 to highlight interdisciplinary research on moral and ethical decision-making.




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Penn State Brandywine celebrates Homecoming & Family Day

Penn State Brandywine celebrated its annual Homecoming & Family Day on Oct. 26. With more 500 guests in attendance, and in collaboration with Penn State Day, Homecoming & Family Day was packed with alumni, prospective and current students, families, and friends participating in various activities.




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Brandywine Student Spotlight: Nick Pananos

Penn State Brandywine’s Student Spotlight series highlights the remarkable work being done by students in leadership, academics, service, athletics and more.




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Brandywine Student Spotlight: Julia D’Orazio

Penn State Brandywine’s Student Spotlight series highlights the remarkable work being done by students in leadership, academics, service, athletics and more.




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Penn State Brandywine and Berks collaborate for Idea TestLab at Great Valley

Penn State Brandywine's and Penn State Berks' LaunchBoxes collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the Fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on Nov. 4. Six startup business owners participated in the competition. 




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Brandywine, Berks LaunchBoxes collaborate with Great Valley for pitch competition

Penn State Brandywine’s and Penn State Berks’ LaunchBoxes, powered by Penn State, collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on Nov. 4. Six startup entrepreneurs participated in the competition, which was held at Great Valley.




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Three Teachers, One Test Question: Will Their Responses Differ?

Education Week asked three 8th grade teachers to evaluate real student responses to an open-ended question on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in social studies. Here's what they said.





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Teachers Should Design Student Assessments. But First They Need to Learn How

"When the day came to administer the first test I had designed," writes Brandon Lewis, "my heart sank."




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The Five Big Challenges Ahead for Advanced Placement

AP has managed to dodge the partisan pitfalls that have felled other ambitious curricular efforts—so far, write Chester E. Finn Jr. and Andrew E. Scanlan.