Jackie Salo covers breaking news and is a recent graduate of the University of Miami. She has previously spent time keeping print journalism young at the Miami Herald, Newsday and the Long Island Press. She likes no longer worrying about getting newspaper ink on her hands. Follow her on Twitter @Jackie_Salo.
California School Bomb Threat Forces Evacuations, Closings
A bomb threat in Walnut, near Los Angeles, led to the lockdown of Walnut High School and evacuation Mt. San Antonio College.
LGBT Groups Decry NC Restroom Law
Legislation taking effect April 1 in North Carolina will require people to use the public restroom that corresponds to their gender at birth.
Paul Ryan To Discuss State Of US Politics
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is expected to speak about the hateful rhetoric hurled on the 2016 campaign trail.
Why You Shouldn't Change Your Profile Picture To Support The Brussels Attacks
Social media users may be less likely to donate to a cause if they post an endorsement on social media.
New Debris May Be From Missing Malaysian Jet
An engine part found in South Africa this week will be sent to experts to be analyzed.
Around The World, Landmarks Light Up For Brussels
From Paris to Dubai, buildings displayed the red, black and yellow colors of the Belgium flag to pay tribute to Brussels.
Former Intel CEO Andy Grove Dead At 79
The influential Silicon Valley figure, who also wrote a best-selling book, was named Time magazine’s “Man of the Year” in 1997.
Carnival Cruise Lines To Offer Travel To Havana
The company received the go-ahead Monday to sail to the Cuban capital from Miami starting in May.
Crime Drop May Prompt More Dutch Prison Closures
A plan to shutter five facilities would follow the closings of eight prisons last year.
Elizabeth Warren Is Trump’s Latest Target
After the U.S. senator called him a "threat," the Republican responded by calling her "the Indian" — a reference to her claim of Native American ancestry.
Dubai-To-Russia Jet Crashes With 55 Passengers, 7 Crew Aboard
Everyone on the Boeing 738 plane was killed at an airport in Rostov-on-Don, southern Russia, media reports said.
Hulk Hogan Awarded $115M In Gawker Lawsuit
Operators of the website, which posted a sex video of the former pro wrestler, say they intend to appeal a Florida jury's verdict.
Planned Parenthood To Fight Florida Abortion Bill
New ads will urge the state's governor to veto a plan that would prevent the health service organization's affiliates from receiving public money.
Texas Family Detention Center To Be Shuttered
The facility, which holds immigrant parents and their children, will likely be converted into a center for adult males.
Rubio Said To Be Weighing Cruz Endorsement
The two senators' voting records seem similar, but they disagree on key issues such as immigration reform.
Japan’s Leader Condemns North Korea Missile Launch
Two missiles flew about 500 miles into the Sea of Japan early Friday, but were not considered a threat, U.S. officials said.
A Party Divided Typically Doesn’t Win
During presidential election years, the side experiencing less infighting was more likely to emerge victorious in November, a study says.
Medical Students Struggle With Alcohol: Study
High student debt and fatigue may be factors in why those studying to be physicians often have a drinking problem, research reveals.
Pot Abusers Unlikely To Seek Treatment
Just 7 percent of those diagnosed with marijuana use disorder sought help for it in the past year, a study says.
Legal Pot Bill Advances In Pennsylvania
Following Wednesday's OK by House members, the proposal still requires approval by the state Senate and Democratic governor.