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First LookAt a flooded Kentucky cultural center, resilience is part of the storyAppalshop, an Appalachia cultural center in southeastern Kentucky, is cleaning up after record-breaking floods. Despite substantial damage and losses, museum directors say it’s their responsibility to move forward and chronicle the flooding for future generations.
First LookDOJ defends minority homebuyers in Philadelphia from discriminationThe Department of Justice says that a Warren Buffett-owned company avoided offering mortgages in certain areas, blocking African Americans and other minorities from obtaining housing. Now, following a legal settlement, the company will have to make it right.
First LookChild care funding: States boost aid as congressional effort stallsStates are trying a variety of strategies to help parents pay for child care and, in some cases, to boost pay for child care workers.
First LookBill Russell: An NBA champion and pioneer committed to principleBill Russell was the first Black NBA coach, redefined the role of defense, holds the record for the most NBA championships, and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr.
First LookWhy major flooding won't drive eastern Kentucky families awayHeavy rains have produced severe flooding in eastern Kentucky, leaving some 26 people dead. But many say they'll stay because they have deep connections with people that have sustained them through good times and bad.
Attorney general’s dilemma: Whether to indict a former presidentThe decision whether to prosecute a former president comes fraught with risk. Not prosecuting could signal that a president is indeed above the law. But a case could feed distrust and establish a dangerous precedent.
Before the broncos buck, heads bow at cowboy churchAt Cheyenne Frontier Days, cowboy church offers an hour of grace before the games begin. Held in a rodeo arena, the service reflects an open attitude: Come as you are and find respect.
First LookPenalties for Floyd ex-cops bring hard questions about responsibilityGeorge Floyd’s family members and activists are frustrated over sentences for the ex-cops who took part in Mr. Floyd’s arrest that are shorter than federal guidelines recommend. Yet, a legal expert says even this level of legal responsibility is “groundbreaking.”
Out of bounds? Why Ohio’s redistricting fight matters.Among states where redistricting reform efforts have gone awry, Ohio shows the limits of state courts to address a stalemate and how running out the clock can pay off.
First LookCooperation in Congress: Surprise deal promises $739 billion billSen. Joe Manchin and Democratic leaders in the Senate have finally found a compromise on major legislation. Senator Manchin announced on July 27 that he would back a $739 billion bill that could net Democrats a victory ahead of the midterms.
First LookJudge in Capitol riot case gives 63-month sentence, ties longest yetA Jan. 6 rioter, who violently attacked police officers, has received a prison sentence of more than 5 years. He is one of more than 200 rioters sentenced so far, as legal consequences continue to pile up even as the congressional Jan. 6 inquiry winds down.
Men and abortion: Three couples share their storiesAlthough abortion is commonly framed as a women’s issue, the impact on men is significant, as these three couples’ shared perspectives and unified decision-making demonstrate.
- Men and abortion: Three couples share their stories
Although abortion is commonly framed as a women’s issue, the impact on men is significant, as these three couples’ shared perspectives and unified decision-making demonstrate.
FocusUvalde aftermath: In this policing era, what does leadership look like?The operational inertia during the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting is emblematic of a larger struggle in policing to internalize not just the nature of courage, but what defines a leader.
First Look‘No Mail, Low Morale:’ 102-year-old from Black army unit honoredRomay Davis, a WWII veteran, is being honored this month for her role in the all-female, all-Black 6888th Central Postal Battalion. More than 800 African American women served in this unit whose goal was to make sure letters arrived as quickly as possible.
First LookWith 2024 looming, Americans seek fresh voices in politicsPresident Joe Biden's domestic agenda is stalling, Donald Trump says there was election fraud, and Americans are deeply divided along political lines. But voters do agree on the need for change.
First LookAnother heat wave is cresting in the Northwest. This time, it’s ready.A little over a year after a catastrophic heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, the region is facing extreme heat again. This time, it’s better prepared and officials are making long-term plans for keeping locals safe.
First LookTrump vs. DeSantis: Young conservatives weigh 2024 choicesAs Donald Trump appears closer to announcing a third presidential campaign, conservative voters are already considering their options. At a conservative rally in Florida, voters muse which Republican is best suited to take on President Joe Biden.
First LookFor Philly’s Chinatown, 76ers new arena could alter its identityThe Philadelphia 76ers are proposing to build a new basketball arena one block from the city’s Chinatown gates. Many residents and business owners are stepping up to protect their community and neighborhood’s unique culture.
Jan. 6 summer hearings wrap up: What did we learn?After eight hearings, the basic outline of what took place in the run-up to and on Jan. 6 remains the same. But new details could serve to sharpen a case against the former president.
