Today is Saturday, Aug. 24, the 237th day of 2024. There are 129 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida; the storm resulted in 65 deaths ...

Children who are proficient readers by the end of third grade have a greater chance to graduate from high school and become economically self-sufficient adults. “Abe Lincoln’s Hat,” an ...