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First LookA 15-year legal battle ends. Harvard relinquishes images of enslaved family.Harvard University agreed in a settlement to transfer photographs of enslaved people to an African American history museum. Tamara Lanier sued the Ivy League in 2019 for the exploitation of those she identifies as her ancestors.聽
A pivotal grade at a pivotal time: What is it like being an eighth grader today?Today鈥檚 eighth graders are shaped by pandemic learning and issues with student engagement that followed school shutdowns. What do they have to say about their education 鈥� and how it looks moving forward?
First LookTrump claims NPR is too liberal. NPR fights federal cuts with a lawsuit.National Public Radio and three of its local stations are suing President Donald Trump. The 246-station network, which provides the backbone for emergency alert systems across the country, says the funding cuts are unconstitutional.
A hidden provision in Trump鈥檚 鈥榖ig bill鈥� could weaken the judicial branchThe 1,000-page domestic policy bill passed by the House of Representatives contains a paragraph that would gut the power of the courts to hold the executive branch in contempt.
New phase of Trump deportation push: ICE arrests at immigration courtPresident Donald Trump pledged to deport millions of unauthorized immigrants. A new arrest tactic to advance that goal is ringing due process alarms.
Student loan borrowers face turmoil, as collection push beginsThe federal government could soon garnish wages or seize tax refunds of delinquent student loan borrowers. At the same time, Education Department staff cuts, reduced repayment options, and administrative slowdowns are causing confusion.
The ExplainerAs FAA faces strains, are control towers ready for summer travel season?From lean staffs to aging technology, U.S. air traffic control systems are under stress. Here鈥檚 what to know about planned fixes from the Trump administration as summer travel season dawns.
A blast from finals past, blue books enjoy a resurgence in an AI worldThe years since the pandemic have seen renewed interest among some educators for scribbled answers between powder blue covers as a way to thwart cheating and make sure students are thinking for themselves.
World leaders sharpen their calls for Gaza aid as hunger crisis mountsRenewed deliveries of food and supplies are beginning in Gaza. Western help hasn鈥檛 yet resulted in enough practical support on the ground, aid groups say.
Trump officials say the president might suspend habeas corpus. Can he do that?The U.S. Constitution allows habeas corpus to be suspended in situations such as an invasion. The administration says illegal immigration meets that description.聽
A deadlocked Supreme Court rejects religious charter schools 鈥� for nowA divided 4-4 high court let stand an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling prohibiting the first religious public charter school in the U.S. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself.
鈥榃e鈥檝e never been as united.鈥� Harvard community rallies despite Trump funding cuts.The Harvard community is processing the loss of $3 billion in funding from the Trump administration. But ahead of graduation, students, faculty, and local businesses share what is unifying them 鈥� and fueling their pride in the school.
First LookHouse Republicans pass Trump鈥檚 big bill of tax breaks and program cutsRepublicans say the 1,000-page-plus bill is what voters sent them to accomplish. Critics say it adds to deficits while harming poor Americans.
The geography of Trump deportations: DOJ is seeking friendly courtroomsAs the Trump administration seeks to enact its mass deportation pledge, government lawyers have been quick to transfer people to areas where judges may rule in the White House鈥檚 favor.
Should cellphones be in class? More states are saying no.The end of the academic year has brought a crescendo of laws in the U.S. aimed at restricting cellphone use in K-12 schools. The efforts reflect an increasing sense that student well-being and success depend on tech and social media guardrails.
Team of economic rivals? The eclectic adviser mix steering Trump鈥檚 trade policy.Trump economic advisers range from mainstream allies to fiercely devoted friends to MAGA stalwarts. All share a strong loyalty to the president 鈥� even when it means defending controversial policies.
George Floyd鈥檚 family lawyer thinks the path to justice is 鈥榤ore daunting than ever鈥�Five years ago, the murder of George Floyd by police sparked a nationwide protest movement. Today, Ben Crump, the lawyer who represented Mr. Floyd鈥檚 family, says it鈥檚 鈥渕ore daunting than ever to hold police accountable.鈥�
Trump strong-arms House Republicans. They鈥檙e not ready to cave (yet).President Trump鈥檚 second-term legacy rests on whether he can persuade enough Republican lawmakers to support his priorities. He has more to do to close the deal.
Some military parents say DEI purge hurts their kids鈥� schools. They鈥檙e suing.Defense Department schools for service members鈥� children are removing books the Trump administration says focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some parents are suing to keep the books.
First LookFBI investigating explosion at a California fertility clinic as act of terrorismA law enforcement official said the person believed responsible for the attack posted online ramblings including a belief that the world should not be populated.
