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First LookKathy Hochul marks new era as New York's first female governorKathy Hochul was sworn in as New York’s governor in a small ceremony at midnight following Andrew Cuomo’s resignation amid a flurry of sexual harassment allegations. There are now nine women serving as governor in the United States.
The ExplainerTribal colleges honor students’ past, prepare them for futureTribal colleges and universities sustain and perpetuate Native American cultures and communities through education and nation building.
First LookVirginia strengthens tenant protections after scathing reportAfter an “embarrassing” 2018 report showed Virginia near the top of the list for tenant evictions, the state took measures to protect tenants and keep them housed. The protections, coupled with federal relief funds, have come to fruition during the pandemic.
First LookWhy both parties prize veterans as US congressional candidatesAs midterm elections approach, military veterans are running for Congress on Republican and Democratic tickets. Many voters see vets as more willing to put country above self, important among moderate voters and in swing districts.
First LookBiden says US accelerated Afghanistan evacuations this weekendOn Sunday, President Joe Biden said 11,000 people had been airlifted from Kabul in a 36-hour period this weekend, out of 28,000 evacuated since Aug. 14.
First LookTropical Storm Henri moves inland, soaking New EnglandDowngraded from a hurricane, Tropical Storm Henri came ashore Sunday in Rhode Island, with heavy wind and rain, knocking out power to more than 100,000 homes.
First LookRecord flooding in Tennessee. More evidence of climate change?At least 22 people died, and dozens were missing when up to 17 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours Saturday, appearing to shatter the Tennessee record for one-day rainfall.
First LookMovement for Black Lives: BLM protesters targeted by fedsIn response to demonstrations last summer, the federal government intentionally targeted Black Lives Matter protesters with criminal prosecutions, according to a new report by The Movement for Black Lives.
FocusInside a wildfire response camp: Smoke, devotion, and fried chickenMeet the diverse and determined firefighters – and the crucial support workers – on the front lines of Western blazes.
After Kabul, hard questions about American global leadershipThe Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan has undermined U.S. prestige. But America’s ability to learn from its mistakes may help restore its leadership.
- After Kabul, hard questions about American global leadership
The Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan has undermined U.S. prestige. But America’s ability to learn from its mistakes may help restore its leadership.
Vets see many US failures in Kabul. Military intelligence is just one.Honestly assessing what was going on in Afghanistan over the past 20 years is crucial to future military efforts, as well as U.S. global leadership.
- Vets see many US failures in Kabul. Military intelligence is just one.
Honestly assessing what was going on in Afghanistan over the past 20 years is crucial to future military efforts, as well as U.S. global leadership.
All play, no fun: Pushing back on the pressures of youth sportsThe pressures of pay-to-play athletics for kids are driving young people away from sports. But some families and educators are pushing back.
First LookCreating home: Americans support new Afghan refugeesMore than 2,000 Afghans have arrived in the United States since late July, and thousands more are expected. As they settle in, with homes in places ranging from Minnesota to Texas, local volunteers are pitching in to help them resettle.
GOP leaders eye the future. GOP voters keep looking back.Political parties normally shrug off losses – even tough ones – and focus on future wins. But many core GOP voters are not willing to move past 2020.
First LookTransitional housing helps homeless youth get on their feetFederal housing programs in the U.S. have prioritized long-term housing for youth, but data show transitional housing, lasting less than two years, also brings stability. Temporary housing can provide “breathing room” and a “runway” to independence, advocates say.
First LookBiden administration boosts food stamp benefits by over 25%The largest increase in the history of the food stamp program has been approved to start in October, providing a raise from an average of $121 to $157 in per-person monthly benefits.
First LookAbrupt collapse of Afghan army surprises Biden administrationThe speed of the Afghan military's - and the government's - collapse Sunday caught President Biden's White House off guard. U.S. troops were sent in to help evacuate American civilians and allies.
First LookAmid Cuomo resignation, #MeToo movement reflects on its gainsIn the wake of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation after a string of sexual assault claims, leaders of the #MeToo movement reflect on the movement's progress and the role it has played in changing the way sexual harassment is discussed in America.
