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Team New Zealand America's Cup helmsman Peter Burling waves during a welcome home parade through the streets of Auckland, New Zealand, in July. This month, he'll begin a round-the-world race with eight team members.

One Of New Zealand's Best Sailors Aims For Triple Crown In Round-The-World Race

Peter Burling has already won Olympic gold and the America's Cup. Soon he'll start the grueling Volvo Ocean Race. Sleep deprivation, freeze-dried food and giant waves are only some of the challenges.

A supporter of white nationalist Richard Spencer (center in white shirt) tries to cover up as he clashes with the crowd after a speech by Spencer on Thursday at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

DeVos Is Sued By 17 States; Richard Spencer And Colleges; Race and Student Loans

Plus a new Education Department employee opposes regulation in our weekly roundup of learning-related news.

In Santa Rosa, a playground stands across the street from where recent wildfires reduced homes to rubble.

California Wildfires Have Disrupted School For A Quarter Of A Million Students

Natural disasters have left millions of students across the U.S. out of school. The California wildfires have added to the tally, with dozens of districts and hundreds of schools affected.

500 Years Since 95 Theses, Martin Luther's Legacy Divides Some Of His Descendants

Five centuries ago, Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation. The anniversary prompted a recent meeting of his descendants to discuss the legacy Luther left when he nailed his theses on a church door.

Florida law permanently strips felons of the right to vote and other civil rights, including serving on a jury, running for public office and sitting for the state bar exam.

In Florida, Felons Want Voting Rights Back As Soon As They Complete Their Sentences

Thousands of petitions are circulating across the state in an unprecedented grass-roots campaign to restore voting rights to almost 1.7 million people.

Mainland Colleges Offer In-State Tuition To Students Affected By Hurricane Maria

State colleges, community colleges and one private university are working to help students in Puerto Rico and beyond continue their education.

Then-White House chief strategist Steve Bannon speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in the Washington, D.C. area on February 23, 2017. Since leaving the president's staff Bannon is spearheading an effort to take on the GOP establishment.

Bannon Attacks George W. Bush After Ex-President Decried 'Nativism,' 'Bigotry'

Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon, who has declared war on the GOP establishment, took aim at the former president saying "there has not been a more destructive presidency."

Josh Brolin stars as Eric Marsh, supervisor of a wilderness firefighting team, in the new film <em>Only The Brave.</em>

In 'Only The Brave,' The True Story Of Fated Wildland Firefighters

Actor and one-time volunteer fireman Josh Brolin explains his role in a new movie portraying the Granite Mountain Hotshots of Prescott, Ariz.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson addresses the Newsmaker Luncheon at the National Press Club August 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

NAACP Elects New President, Will Assume More Political Non-Profit Tax Status

The 108-year-old organization chose Derrick Johnson, who had served as interim president since July.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy speaks during a press conference after a Cabinet meeting at Moncloa Palace on Saturday in Madrid.

Spanish Prime Minister Takes Unprecedented Step To Dissolve Catalan Government

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced he was invoking a previously unused Spanish constitutional article to "restore order."

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