Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help

San Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school.
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Data obtained by AP shows 20% vacancy rates at nearly half of National Weather Service offices

WASHINGTON After Trump administration job cuts, nearly half of National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates — twice that of just a decade ago — as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland, according to data obtained by ...
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Data shows a spike in military aircraft accidents in 2024. This year doesn’t look any better

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024, internal Pentagon figures show, and a series of high-profile aviation mishaps with deaths and the loss of aircraft in 2025 suggest the disturbing trend may be ...
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Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it’s a risk

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON (AP) — After Trump administration job cuts, nearly half of National Weather Service ...
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The 10 hardest AP classes to pass in high school, according to data—and no, #1 is not calculus

Every May, millions of high school students charge up their graphing calculators, crank out practice essays, and brush up on topics like participatory democracy and kinematics in preparation for what's likely one of the biggest challenges of their academic ...
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Additions to AP Elections

AP Elections announced several new additions to the team as The Associated Press continues to strengthen and grow one of its core services. With a history of accuracy dating back to 1848, AP sets the standard for counting the vote, declaring winners and ...