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First LookDiversity without affirmative action? Colleges weigh the options.In states with affirmative-action bans, colleges have tried many strategies to achieve diversity, with no clear solution. Now, as the Supreme Court considers the fate of affirmative action, colleges nationwide may soon face the same test.
First LookUnlikely ally? Nevada’s GOP governor protects abortion patients.In a cross-party move, Nevada governor Joe Lombardo became one of few Republican governors to sign a bill protecting out-of-state abortion patients and in-state providers on Tuesday. Mr. Lombardo said he would respect the will of voters.
First LookTree of Life synagogue massacre trial begins 4 years after attackRobert Bowers went on trial Tuesday in Pittsburgh for an attack that killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018. He could face the death penalty if he is convicted of some of the 63 counts he faces.
Monitor BreakfastTaiwan’s rep in US on Ukraine lessons – and deterring ChinaOur latest Monitor Breakfast: Taiwan’s representative to the U.S. talks of tensions with China, defensive preparations, and a Ukraine effect on attitudes.
US-Mexico border park – a long way from the ‘pinky kiss’Locals on the U.S.-Mexico border have long known Friendship Park as a space of unity. The border area, which links San Diego County and Tijuana, is under construction – and protest.
ALTERNATIVE HEAD: US-Mexico border park – a time capsule of border politics
First LookAI in the courtroom: Judges enlist ChatGPT help, critics cite risksAn Indian High Court judge used AI chatbot ChatGPT to summarize case law. The use of AI chatbots in the legal system is growing, with proponents praising their potential to streamline processes while critics warn of biases and false results.
First LookTexas AG Paxton impeached, suspended from duties immediatelyTexas state Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust after years of alleged crimes.
FocusStudy. Plan. Execute. Can the DeSantis way beat Trump?Technical glitches aside, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is known for a disciplined approach that has fueled his rise and steered his state to the right.
First LookOath Keepers founder sentenced to 18 years for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracyA federal judge's 18-year prison sentence for Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, is the longest yet among people involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Debt talks run down to the wire: Does it have to be like this?Even as congressional negotiators near a deal with the White House on raising the U.S. debt limit, avoiding default isn’t a foregone conclusion. That’s stirring criticism of the debt limit process itself.
16 weeks to a new job: Can certificate programs be game changers?Adult learners can’t always devote two or four years to a degree. Can certificate programs help bridge the gap to better employment, and help companies fill labor shortages?
One year after Uvalde, three activists share their storiesThe crucible of grief after school shootings has spurred some people to push for change. One year after Uvalde, three activists share their stories.
How much would debt default damage US? History offers clues.In U.S. debt limit talks, even going to the brink of default can harm investor confidence. Yet the nation has survived past cases of mini default.
First LookDeSantis to announce presidential bid with Elon Musk on TwitterFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his 2024 campaign for the presidency on Wednesday via Twitter voice chat with Elon Musk. This will be the first time a presidential candidate has announced their candidacy in a live social media forum.
How to get absentee students their diploma? Add lots of caring.Facing chronic absenteeism, how are high schools helping students cross the graduation finish line? Often, it comes down to three words: connection, flexibility, and relevance.
Paid leave: Will stronger military families mean a stronger military?A new paid leave policy aims to help military families find a better balance between work and life – and could help the Pentagon with retention and recruitment in the process.
Jim Brown stood for those who stood against the establishmentJim Brown was the paragon of football running backs. But he saw himself as a man fighting for the freedom of those around him – including himself.
First LookTim Scott launches presidential bid, calling for ‘greatness’ not ‘grievance’Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina joins growing GOP primary field dominated by former President Donald Trump. He brings a hefty campaign war chest.
FocusCalifornia battles a ‘ghost lake’ – and its own political divisionsTulare Lake, which didn’t exist mere months ago, could submerge a community and two prisons. Local and state agencies are having to work together.
How Biden’s curtailed trip affects his goals for Asia and democracyIn Japan, President Joe Biden is pursuing two pillars of his foreign policy: revitalizing U.S. alliances and demonstrating democracy’s virtues. Hanging over both is the debt ceiling crisis he left behind.
