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First LookKansas City man charged with shooting high schooler at wrong houseHigh school student Ralph Yarl, who is Black, was sent to pick up his younger brothers in a Kansas City neighborhood and went to the wrong address. He was shot by resident Andrew Lester, a white man, who has been charged with first-degree assault.
‘Abortion Talks’: How six women found respect despite disagreement“The Abortion Talks” film, released during the National Week of Conversation, shows how six women never budged and inch, but still moved mountains.
First LookTribal colleges see bright future in solar energy training programsNearly $15 million in federal grants aims to boost clean energy development at tribal colleges across the United States. The installations would provide learning opportunities for students, while also bringing the renewable energy economy to rural areas.
Why many students are choosing trade programs over collegeWhile almost every sector of higher education is seeing fewer students registering for classes, many trade programs are experiencing increased enrollment.
First LookTen years after bombing: Boston Marathon launches its fastest fleetWorld record-holder Eliud Kipchoge is making his Boston Marathon debut. The 127th running of the event includes other world record holders, Olympic and Paralympic medalists, winners of major marathons, and a dozen Boston Marathon champions.
‘Doing nothing ... is not working.’ Red states pressured on gun violence.Although Southern and Midwestern states have resisted changes to gun policies, they’re looking for ways forward that show they’re responding to the violence touching more and more Americans.
Will Pentagon leak sour US relationship with its allies?The Pentagon leak has put sharp focus on both the strength of U.S. alliances and the fragility of relationships that need constant tending – especially in an era of disinformation.
First LookMassachusetts National Guard member arrested in leaked documents caseJack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member, was arrested Thursday as the main person of interest surrounding the leaked highly classified military documents on the Ukraine war. It is believed he leaked the documents in an online chat group.
Does math + pandemic money = help for struggling students?U.S. schools have billions in federal pandemic funding to spend. But how much are they putting toward specific academic needs, such as boosting math skills?
First LookAmericans face $200 billion in medical debt. Will lawmakers step in?U.S. lawmakers propose bills to tackle the $200 billion medical debt crisis, with measures including debt relief programs, lower interest rates, and greater transparency on costs of care. Medical debt is a leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the U.S.
First LookCan Texas block abortion pill? Federal appeals court says no.A federal appeals court has limited the accessibility of the abortion drug mifepristone but ruled it can be used. The decision comes after a Texas judge ruled to completely block the drug, and the case is likely to go to the Supreme Court.
First LookNext up for Trump: New York civil fraud lawsuitFormer President Donald Trump is expected Thursday at the offices of Attorney General Letitia James for his second deposition over his business practices. The lawsuit is unrelated to Mr. Trump’s indictment last week by Manhattan’s district attorney.
First LookDominion defamation case: Did Fox attorneys withhold evidence?Fox News attorneys allegedly withheld evidence in the company’s defamation case, leading the judge to consider an independent review. Recordings of talks with Donald Trump’s lawyers and information about Fox Cop. chair Rupert Murdoch were recently disclosed.
FocusColorado River water: Is fallowing farmland a fair way to conserve?Calls to sacrifice a shared resource raise questions of justice. One California farm region facing the possibility of having to fallow land wonders whether that’s fair.
First LookJustin Pearson to return to Tennessee House after unanimous voteRep. Justin Pearson will be reinstated to Tennessee’s House of Representatives. He and Rep. Justin Jones were expelled for participating in gun control protests without permission. On Monday, Mr. Jones was voted to be reinstated.
First LookHandmade blankets offer warm welcome to US refugeesThe Welcome Blanket project gives arriving U.S. refugees hand-crocheted blankets and personal messages. “What can we do ... as people are coming through these different ports to welcome them?” says program founder Jayna Zweiman.
Six decades after civil rights, a new era of protest in NashvilleProtests in Nashville this week echo an earlier era of Black Americans speaking out. What began as a call for action on gun violence has broadened – and drawn national attention.
How strong is US-Ukraine wartime alliance? What the leaks reveal.Leaked documents indicate close U.S.-Ukrainian coordination in the war with Russia, but there are limits. Experts point to Ukraine’s innate distrust of even friendly powers. The leaks won’t help.
High court, low accountability: How Thomas scandal threatens Supreme CourtWhy does the highest court in the United States have the lowest ethical standards? The latest scandal, involving Justice Clarence Thomas, is threatening to erode Americans’ trust even further.
First LookDocument leak: Pentagon investigates as Ukraine war info circulatesClassified U.S. documents on the war in Ukraine have been leaked online, posing significant risks to national security. Government officials say they still don’t know who or what is behind the leak.
