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First LookPandemic鈥檚 effect on US education revealed in 鈥榥ation鈥檚 report card鈥�As the U.S. continues to recover from the pandemic, NAEP test results reveal the effect on learning. School districts nationwide saw record-low math scores while reading levels dipped to their lowest since 1992.
First LookWhat鈥檚 at stake in the upcoming midterm elections?Democrats have led the house since 2018, but Republicans, boosted by economic frustration and advantages in the redistricting process, are vying for control. The Senate could tilt either way after the November elections.
First LookTwo more officers head to trial for aiding George Floyd's killingThe trial of J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao聽on聽aiding and abetting counts is the third and likely final criminal proceeding stemming from the case.
From the MagazineThe new swing vote: Why more Latino voters are joining the GOPFor decades, Latino voters in the United States have been overwhelmingly Democratic. A growing conservative shift could change that.
First LookAs Cantonese dwindles, teachers preserve it for future generationsChanging migration patterns and China鈥檚 Mandarin-centric language policies have led to diminished interest in Cantonese. As the Cantonese diaspora struggles to hang on to its heritage and culture, teachers work to save it.
The storm has passed. For thousands in Florida, the displacement lingers.Many in Florida need new places to live after Hurricane Ian. Federal and local aid gives a boost, but people are grappling with difficult choices.
First LookAs winter approaches, federal aid may not warm cold New EnglandersGlobal energy prices continue to climb driven by supply shortages and the war in Ukraine. In New England, families are preparing for a long, cold, and expensive winter. Some worry federal aid programs won鈥檛 be enough.
First LookMore Somali Americans, seeking seat at the table, run for officeSomali Americans are an increasing presence in U.S. politics, with聽11 running for legislative seats across the country. They are part of a legacy of immigrants testing the waters of the U.S. political process in places they now call home.聽
In Alabama, a teaching experiment aims to help English learners succeedAn Alabama district is using pandemic funds to hire temporary staff to support English learners 鈥� and to show state legislators that with the right support, learning gains are possible.
Durham and the Danchenko verdict: Three questionsSpecial counsel John Durham鈥檚 investigation appears to be nearing an end, after losing twice in court. But it unearthed information about the FBI that could spark future congressional inquiries.
Yellowstone at 150: 鈥業t鈥檚 never dull鈥�After 150 years, Yellowstone National Park continues to inspire. A park ranger reflects on the responsibility of long-term stewardship.
First LookAs faith in democracy falters, Americans highly focused on midtermsA majority of American voters believe the future of the country will be at stake when they cast their votes in the upcoming midterm elections, a new AP poll reveals. Both Democrats and Republicans feel the country is regressing.
First LookMidterm strategy or winter prep? Biden to release more oil reserves.In response to the recent reduction in supply from OPEC+ countries, President Joe Biden plans to release an additional 15 million barrels of oil from U.S. strategic reserves. More drawdowns could come this winter in an effort to manage prices.
With midterms looming, Democrats play defense on crimeRepublicans running on crime is nothing new. But as many cities struggle with elevated violence and disorder, the message seems to be resonating.
Evacuation orders, safety, and Florida鈥檚 hurricane cultureCould more have been done to save lives during Hurricane Ian? The answer hinges partly on evacuation orders, but also on people heeding them.
First LookChurches and sororities educate to target election law confusionVoters in some states will face new restrictive rules around casting ballots during this year鈥檚 midterm elections.聽Sorority sisters, Black church leaders, and other voting rights groups are organizing to ensure no voter gets left behind in the confusion.聽
First LookIn abrupt turn, Biden uses Trump-era rule to deny Venezuelans asylumWith a surge of Venezuelan migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Joe Biden is evoking Title 42, a rule first deployed during the pandemic聽to deny the request of asylum at the border. The move is drawing swift criticism from immigrant advocates.聽
O鈥媢trage in LA: Can reforms help heal wounds left by City Council racism?After a secret recording in Los Angeles聽exposed blunt racism among leaders, a state investigation is hoping to restore trust in leadership.
First LookUncertified teacher numbers spike as schools work to stem shortagesAs districts in the South and elsewhere face staff shortages, many are looking to ease job requirements. Schools are often left with the choice between uncertified candidates or crowded classrooms.
Jan. 6 shook US democracy. Has Jan. 6 committee helped shore it up?The final meeting of the Jan. 6 committee resulted in a historic decision to subpoena a former president. As聽the committee聽nears the end of its work, we look at what it has 鈥� and hasn鈥檛 鈥� changed, and what could lie ahead.
