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The findings offer an early glimpse of the sheer magnitude of the learning setbacks dealt to the nation's children during the first two years of the pandemic.

A 13-year-old Pennsylvania girl who was abducted early Wednesday was found over 150 miles away in Brooklyn with no shoes on, officials said.

The Londoner became the youngest star to headline, while Megan Thee Stallion also made new friends.

Pfizer has asked U.S. regulators to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives.

The pandemic is being blamed for an increase in babies and toddlers missing their talking and reading milestones.

Whether you’re seeking a good beach read or something to motivate you during slow summer days, these three titles have something to offer everyone.

Kids Hope Alliance and the Jacksonville Library are encouraging kids to read this summer to boost literacy rates before the next school year.

More than two million trips have been made across the entire line over the last five days, TfL says.

This magazine has always been a destination for great writers and for those who love literature. That’s why we’re making books a much bigger part of what we do.

Pfizer wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy 5- to 11-year-olds.

Prince William says he will support and respect whatever decision the people make as Caribbean nations debate their relationship with the British crown.

Bedtime stories are a fond memory many of us have from our childhood, and on the same note, it’s a memory many of us want to give our children, as well.

In recent years, an international team of linguists partnered with Merriam-Webster to analyze a decade’s worth of words.

COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy may protect babies after they're born and lead to fewer hospitalized infants.

Inflation is causing sharp increases in prices for home remodeling goods.

Emily Ballesteros, a burnout management coach in Chicago, says these books by James Clear, Celeste Headlee and are the best ones on self-care and mental health.

Port Stanley joins regular applicants, such Milton Keynes, for the chance to become a city next year.

Britain's Prince William has revealed some of his Christmas favorites in response to questions from children receiving cancer treatment at a London hospital.

When is it fine to ride it out on the sofa or in bed?

Florida lawmakers are moving quickly to ban vaccines and mask mandates for employees and students.

People over the age of 40 in the U.K. will be eligible for a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine from Monday.

Companies with at least 100 workers will be required to give employees paid time off to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and paid sick leave if they have side effects from the shots.

The situation is looking bad once again in Britain, but a closer look reveals that it could be lot worse without the vaccines.

Reader selected a black-and-white photo to remind her of her friend.

The national average for a gallon of gas is at the highest since 2014, and in some places consumers are paying more than $5 per gallon.

U.S. government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.

I’m not always the best “get on the floor and play” kind of mom, but any time one of my kids wants to bring me a book, I’ll drop what I’m doing in favor of some cuddles and reading time.

For NBA players, the scenario this season is simple: Get vaccinated or get tested, and often.

COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.

Michael Constantine, who played the father in ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding,’ dies at 94.

The environmental footprint of shipping, a crucial cog in the global economy, is significant.

This month’s list includes a surprisingly serious turn from comedian Cecily Strong and a noir thriller set in 1970s Mexico City.

Every now and then, columnist Mary Schmich makes a list of 9 things she likes. Here’s one for the beginning of summer 2021.

Learning about our nation’s flaws keeps us from repeating them in the future.

The former White House counsel's testimony breaks little factual ground beyond what was in the Mueller report. But it paints a picture in another way.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he's “anxious” about the rise in the U.K. of the coronavirus variant first identified in India.

An investigative report by British media says that Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, was willing to use his royal status for personal profit and to seek favors from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.

A confluence of factors helped explain the weak Labor Department count.

Starbucks bags with free items, in recognition of the Starbucks coffee shot that is slated to go in at the CollegeTowne location, Reading, Pennsylvania, January 12, 2021. Starbucks said on Wednesday that it has resolved allegations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about alleged racial bias in its employee promotions, based on data from 2007 through 2011. The agreement with the federal agency was disclosed in Starbucks' third annual Civil Rights Assessment from the law firm Covington & Burling. A Starbucks spokesperson said that the company was engaged in on-and-off dialogue with the EEOC before reaching the agreement earlier this year. Earlier in March, Starbucks promoted Dennis Brockman to the role of global chief inclusion and diversity officer.

Who doesn’t love “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” (And the polar bear version. And the panda edition!) Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle definitely have that formula down to a science. And well, the classics are the classics for a reason, and most parents can probably agree there will be room for those books on any shelf.

A Libyan man who stabbed three friends to death as they sat in an English city park on a summer evening has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. Judge Nigel Sweeney said on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 that Khairi Saadallah should be given a rare whole-life prison term for the ruthless and brutal attack. (Facebook via AP)LONDON – A Libyan man who stabbed three friends to death as they sat in an English city park on a summer evening was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of parole. Judge Nigel Sweeney said Khairi Saadallah should be given a rare whole-life prison term for the “ruthless and brutal” attack. Saadallah, who had convictions for offenses including theft and assault, had been released from prison just two weeks before his deadly attack.

Pending home sales fell 1.1% month-to-month in October but were 20.2% higher compared with October 2019. This reading is a measure of signed contracts on existing homes, so it is a future indicator of closed sales. In the Midwest, sales fell 0.7% monthly but rose 19.6% annually. With the supply of existing homes so low, sales of newly built homes benefited. Builders, however, are now having the same issue as the existing market.

(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)GENEVA – Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA. “The idea is to protect female players before, during and after childbirth,” FIFA chief legal officer Emilio Garcia said on a conference call. The rules, created with help from world players' union FIFPro, are expected to be approved by the FIFA Council next month and would take effect on Jan. 1. Although FIFA’s judicial bodies have not been presented with contract disputes over maternity rights, Garcia targeted getting ahead of potential problems in the fast-growing women’s game. The drafted rules aim to “protect contractual stability, achieve greater transparency and make sure that coaches also get paid on time,” FIFA said.

LONDON – A 26-year-old Libyan man pleaded guilty to murder Wednesday for stabbing three friends to death as they sat in an English city park. Khairi Saadallah admitted to three counts of murder and three of attempted murder for the June 20 attack in Reading, 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of London. James Furlong, 36, David Wails, 49, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39, were enjoying a warm Saturday evening in the city's Forbury Gardens park when they were stabbed. Each died from a single stab wound. The judge set a sentencing hearing for the week of Dec. 7.

Tottenham Hotspur's Alex Morgan gestures to her teammates during the English Women's Super League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at the Hive stadium in London Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Morgan came on as a 69th minute substitute, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)LONDON – Supported by her baby daughter in the stands, American superstar Alex Morgan made her debut in English soccer on Saturday. Morgan came on as a substitute in the 69th minute for Tottenham in a 1-1 draw against Reading in the Women’s Super League. She didn't manage to score in her first match in around 15 months, having given birth to Charlie in May.

The logo of Chinese company Huawei at their main U.K. offices in Reading, west of London, on January 28, 2020. Huawei said that Qualcomm has applied for a license to sell it chips and the Chinese technology giant will use them in smartphones if permission is granted by the U.S. government. China's Huawei was put on a U.S. blacklist last year that restricted American businesses from selling products to the Chinese phonemaker. U.S. companies, including Qualcomm, were required to get a license from the government to export goods to companies on that list. Huawei designs its own smartphones chips called Kirin, via its HiSilicon subsidiary.

The value of reading cannot be overstated. No matter how old or young your children are, have you read with them today?

Deeply impacted by recent events, one Florida native has made it her mission to spread messages of love, diversity and inclusion through books.

Access to digital books is so simple, but there’s something unique about physically holding a book when you’re reading, isn’t there?

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Employees at the St. Johns County Public Library created a fun online story time on Thursday. During a Faecbook Live, a few people got together to play instruments and read to children. This is another way of learning and spreading love while quarantined at home. You can watch more videos here.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Morning Show announced the first winner of our Reading awareness Month contest! We asked students to record a video and send it to us, explaining why they love to read. She is the lower elementary Spanish Montessori teacher at John E Ford Elementary school here in Duval County. Ms. Lockett will also receive a gift certificate from our business partner Douglas Law, so she can buy books for her students. Be sure to tune in this Friday during the 8 o’clock hour of The Morning Show.

Chick-fil-A opened its first location in the United Kingdom in early October. A little more than a week later, the British shopping center leasing the location has already said it will not extend the restaurant's six-month lease, BBC reported Friday. The Oracle shopping center in Reading faced pressure from a local LGBTQ rights group, Reading Pride, according to the BBC. This six month pilot licensed location in Reading, UK is part of our exploration in international markets." Read more about the shopping center's decision not to extend Chick-fil-A's lease here.

Five nights a week, the girls, who are two of five siblings, read to whomever would like to listen on Facebook Live. We thought it may be beneficial for children who dont get this luxury, a post on the girls Facebook page reads. When they presented their mom with the idea to read on Facebook Live, even though she doesnt want them to be on social media, she agreed it would be a great, positive way to help light the world. The girls Facebook page Zaria X Hailey has quickly grown to more than 10,000 followers. For parents who don't want their kids on Facebook or Instagram, the girls also post their stories on their YouTube page.

The annual World War II Weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania, sees thousands of people descend on the city to check out the explosive event hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum. "It's a lot of work, it's hard work prepping for it, it's hard work getting all the equipment, it's hard work and we're on our feet all day long, but it's a good show," Hobson told InsideEdition.com. "We're here, really, to remember, honor, and serve our veterans in our own way," Maj. Eric Junger said. For more on the country's biggest WWII reenactment, check out the video above. RELATED STORIESWorld War II Vet Gets 50,000 Cards for BirthdayWWII Veteran Receives High School Diploma After Dropping Out to Join the War EffortDid the Mafia Help the Allies Invade Sicily at the Height of World War II?

The value of reading cannot be overstated. No matter how old or young your children are, have you read with them today?

It's the time of year when Christmas trees are normally being tossed to the curb, but in Reading, Pennsylvania, one tree has become immortal. It's not for the tree's beauty though. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for another look at the "World's ugliest Christmas tree."

Fighting for the Christmas spirit Steve Hartman went on the road to Reading, Pa., to see what might be the saddest Christmas tree of all time, and to meet the man who saved it.

A small Pennsylvania town demands their Christmas tree be taken down In Reading, Penn., residents say Charlie Brown had a better Christmas tree than they do. The city decided to take it down, but some residents disagree. Steve Hartman is On the Road with the story.

"Ugly" Christmas tree in Pennsylvania won't come down after all A much-criticized Christmas tree in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, is still standing. Many community members complained that it looked ugly and local officials started to take it down Monday, but as Vicente Arenas reports, the tree got a last-minute reprieve.

Signage outside of school causing 15 feet of confusion Reading parking signs to avoid getting a ticket can be frustrating, but one particular sign in Culver City, California really takes the cake. It's a whopping 15 feet of rules and regulations, and it's caused so much confusion city officials have already had pieces of it removed. KCAL-TV's Juan Fernandez reports.