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First LookAustralia sees surge in public violence despite tough gun laws. Some blame extremism.Australians are demanding answers after a deadly knife attack in a Sydney mall and a stabbing during a church service. Some locals argue that tough gun laws prevented a deadlier attack. Others worry religious extremism is rising unchecked.
First LookIs it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.The University of Southern California has canceled its valedictorian’s commencement speech. She says she was censored for being pro-Palestinian as Jewish groups alleged her bias. University officials argued they were motivated by public safety concerns.
First LookMayorkas impeachment trial heads to the Senate. Why it likely won’t go far.The impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is headed to the Senate. It could be over before it begins. “Impeachment should never be used to settle a policy disagreement,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
The ExplainerHow Biden and Trump compare on border crossings and immigrationImmigration is a top campaign issue amid questions about the pace of illegal border crossings. Here’s what the available data tells us.
In words and deeds, US seeks Israeli restraint after Iran’s attackWith a muscular and collaborative defensive effort to help deflect Iran’s missile barrage, the Biden administration is hoping its message of “ironclad support” for Israel can prevent the escalation of the Gaza war into a regional conflict.
Why Trump criminal trial is about more than hush moneyThe so-called hush money case has been billed as one of the less important lawsuits facing former President Donald Trump. But it’s the one underway.
As money moves digital, Denver Mint still coins a pretty pennyAt Denver’s Mint, the legacy of money and its future are on display. In an era of online payments, experts weigh coin costs against virtual options.
Two states warn that Biden may be kept off their ballotsThe Democratic convention won’t nominate Joe Biden until after ballot access deadlines in Ohio and Alabama have passed. In similar cases, states have accommodated major candidates.
FocusHow America lost trust in elections – and why that mattersDoubts about election integrity go way back. They were amplified by the court-decided election of 2000, then supercharged by Donald Trump.
First LookThey couldn’t drive back home. US driving schools help refugee women.Women from countries that ban female driving have found newfound freedom in America. Driving schools in Georgia are giving lessons to recent immigrants and refugees looking to build a new life, with freedom front of mind.
Pregnant Black women feel lost in the medical system. Doulas offer guidance – and a voice.As Black expectant mothers try to navigate a medical system in which they have little confidence, Black doulas have become trusted members of their pregnancy teams.
In Arizona and beyond, an abortion uproar has Republicans scramblingLeaving abortion to states increases the stakes for the 2024 election – and roils Republicans over how to respond.
Could MAGA candidates in key swing states drag down Trump?MAGA Republicans running for Senate and governor are trailing their Democratic opponents, even as former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden.
Bryan Stevenson Q&A: Alabama park confronts difficult history in sculptureIn Montgomery, Alabama, a new sculpture park has joined two memorials created by the Equal Justice Initiative started by Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer perhaps best known for his memoir, “Just Mercy.”
First LookPart-time student, full-time congressman. Rep. Don Beyer is learning AI.AI technology is a rising focus of legislation in Congress. Rep. Don Beyer is heading back to college for a master's in machine learning, hoping to stay informed ahead of legislative debates.
Biden and Japan’s Kishida bolster defense ties to counter ChinaAmid tension with China over the future of Taiwan, part of U.S. strategy is a major upgrade of security ties with Japan.
With antisemitism on rise, Auschwitz exhibit counters with proof of HolocaustAmid the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism and Holocaust denial have risen. An Auschwitz exhibit stands firmly for the truth by providing evidence of atrocities – and humanity.
First LookParents of Michigan school shooter sentenced. They ignored warning signs, judge saysA Michigan couple was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for their teenage son’s murder of four fellow students. It was the first time parents have been held criminally liable for a mass shooting committed by their child.
First LookArizona court revives a 160-year-old law to ban virtually all abortionsThe Arizona Supreme Court upheld an long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions. The battleground state may see a ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution come November.
First LookFood companies reverse their pandemic strategies as consumer spending plummetsLow-income Americans are cutting household spending on fast food and groceries. Big food companies like Kraft Heinz are offering more deals and options – a reversal from pandemic-era strategies to justify climbing prices.
