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FocusPolitics of abortion: Can Republicans avoid going off a cliff?Republican candidates are struggling 鈥� often silently and awkwardly 鈥� to navigate a post-Roe landscape on abortion.
The ExplainerIs this the end of affirmative action? If so, what comes next?The Supreme Court appears poised to end affirmative action in college admissions by the end of June. What will that mean for students and their families?
First LookWashington State 'will not accept gun violence,' bans semi-auto gunsWashington State approved a bill on Wednesday and is expected to sign it into law. The ban on dozens of semi-automatic rifles would prevent the sale, distribution, manufacture, and importation of more than 50 types of guns, including AR- or AK-style rifles.
First Look鈥榃e need more time鈥�: Supreme Court delays abortion drug decisionThe Supreme Court pushed its self-imposed deadline of Wednesday to Friday for deciding whether women seeking access to a widely used abortion pill would face more restrictions while a court case plays out. There was no given reason for the delay.
The ExplainerFox settles with Dominion. That鈥檚 not the end of it.The court case reached a settlement at the last minute. But the impact on the conservative network鈥檚 reputation 鈥� and its bottom line 鈥� could go on.
First LookShould parents and educators be held accountable for school shootings?Parents and educators are facing increasing scrutiny involving school shootings. Investigations can be rare, but they appear to be gaining traction as communities demand accountability and new ways to prevent gun violence.
First LookMasks off, DeSantis says. The Disney governance battle escalates.A board appointed by Ron DeSantis wants to reshape Disney World鈥檚 governing body, proposing the removal of a planning board, and banning mask mandates.聽The move puts the Florida Republican governor at odds with the world鈥檚 most famous entertainment firm.
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.聽
鈥楢bortion Talks鈥�: How six women found respect despite disagreement鈥淭he Abortion Talks鈥� 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.聽
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.
鈥楧oing nothing ... is not working.鈥� Red states pressured on gun violence.Although Southern and Midwestern states have resisted changes to gun policies, they鈥檙e looking for ways forward that show they鈥檙e 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聽鈥� especially in an era of disinformation.
First LookMassachusetts National Guard member arrested in leaked documents caseJack Teixeira, a聽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?聽
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.聽
First LookNext up for Trump: New York civil fraud lawsuitFormer President Donald Trump is expected Thursday at the offices of Attorney General Letitia聽James for his second deposition over his business practices. The lawsuit is unrelated to Mr. Trump鈥檚 indictment last week by Manhattan鈥檚 district attorney.
First LookDominion defamation case: Did Fox attorneys withhold evidence?Fox News attorneys allegedly withheld evidence in the company鈥檚 defamation case, leading the judge to consider an independent review. Recordings of talks with Donald Trump鈥檚 lawyers and information about Fox Cop. chair Rupert Murdoch were recently disclosed.
