According to the data, 6,470 third-graders scored below 444 out of the 55,930 that were tested (11.57%). “If we take the current cut score and then apply it to last year’s data and the data before, ...

This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking — and perhaps, underappreciated — views throughout the United States.These are some of the most beautiful landmarks, scenic ...

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday appointed Rep. Cynthia Almond, R-Tuscaloosa, to serve as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Almond will fill the vacancy left by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who ...