WOSU - Site Search | WOSU Public Media

U.S. drops in new global happiness ranking. One age group bucks the trend

A new happiness report finds sharp declines in well-being among adolescents and young adults in the U.S. But the picture is better for people aged 60 and older, marking a striking generational divide.

Tickets for the opening match of the United States at the World Cup have still not sold out. The match will take place on Friday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Ca., which will be renamed Los Angeles Stadium for the tournament.

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.

Nation's Report Card Finds Mixed Grades For U.S. Students In Visual Arts, Music

It's the first time since 2008 that the federal government has released its assessment of U.S. eighth-graders in the arts. While there are some signs of progress, troubling achievement gaps remain.

Commentary: U.S. Women's National Hockey Team Doesn't Get Enough Respect

The U.S. is hosting this year's Women's World Hockey Championships. So why is the U.S. women's team threatening to boycott? Commentator Sarah Spain of ESPN says it's about fairness and respect.

U.S. Women's Hockey Team Takes Home Olympic Gold In Win Over Canada

The United States women's hockey team is an Olympic gold medal winner once again. The U.S. beat four-time defending gold medalist Canada in a thrilling game that went into overtime and then a shootout.

U.S. Clarifies Hostage Policy, Saying It Won't Prosecute Families Over Ransom

The Obama administration says the U.S. will continue to try to prevent hostage situations — and the Justice Department says it "does not intend to add to families' pain" if they pay ransoms.

The U.S. is planning to ban American citizens from traveling to North Korea, tourism companies say. Earlier this week, Korean People's Army soldiers walked past portraits of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung (left) and Kim Jong Il at the Korean Revolutionary Museum in Pyongyang.

State Department Confirms Plan To Ban U.S. Citizens From Visiting North Korea

The new policy will reportedly include the threat of canceling the passports of Americans who violate the travel ban.

Former President Donald Trump walks down steps from his jet and onto the stage set up for a rally in Columbus, Ohio in 2016

Some Ohio conservatives are upset with Trump over his endorsement in U.S. Senate race

Former President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance in his bid for the U.S. Senate late Friday.

Rio Police Remove U.S. Swimmers From Flight To Ask About Reported Robbery

Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger have now been released, U.S. officials say — but the pair are going to keep talking with police in Rio.

Judge: Former U.S. Attorney Can't Defend Drug Company In Local Suits

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a former U.S. Attorney in Northeast Ohio cannot defend a drug company against lawsuits brought by Cleveland and Cuyahoga County over the opioid crisis. Carole Rendon joined law firm BakerHostetler after the Trump Administration asked her to resign as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio in 2017. She’s been defending Endo Pharmaceuticals in a massive group of lawsuits brought by local governments against drug companies.

Search results for