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Malibu鈥檚 wildfire threatens my community. It鈥檚 also bringing us together.Our writer reflects on honing priorities as the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, looms.
First LookFBI Director Christopher Wray reluctantly resigns saying, 鈥業 love our mission鈥�FBI Director Christopher Wray, who said he will resign in January, received a standing ovation from bureau workers after delivering the news. The move is not unexpected, as President-elect Donald Trump has already tapped Kash Patel as his successor.
How fall of Assad showcases the Biden-Trump policy divide in the MideastThe fall of Bashar al-Assad has created challenges and opportunities for the United States in Syria. But the dissonance between the current and future U.S. administrations is confusing major players in the Middle East.
Biden just issued historic pardons. Will preemptive ones be next?President Joe Biden said he is聽commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others.聽Are preemptive pardons for Trump's foes next?
Small-town students can be overlooked. Colleges are now looking their way.Rural students enroll in and complete college at lower rates than their urban and suburban peers. What are colleges and universities doing to get more of them to apply?
The ExplainerBoston broke a record last year for fewest homicides. It鈥檚 on track to do it again.As of Dec. 10, Boston has reported just 22 homicides 鈥� a little over half of the 40 it had just two years ago.
In Syria free-for-all, US aims to break ISIS and protect alliesThe fall of Bashar al-Assad has opened the playing field for a stronger U.S. hand in shaping what鈥檚 to come.
After CEO killing, police used high-tech tools. But a civilian cinched the dragnet.Some say violence is valid political speech. But the investigation of a CEO鈥檚 killing 鈥� with a citizen-led capture 鈥� sparked a different response.
First LookRupert Murdoch wants to preserve Fox News鈥� conservative leaning. A judge intervened.In an effort to solidify Fox News鈥� conservative leaning, Rupert Murdoch tried to entrust the entirety of his media empire to his son, Lachlan. A judge rejected his attempt, saying that the pair had acted in 鈥渂ad faith.鈥� All four of his children are currently heirs.
How birthright citizenship could change under TrumpWith limited exceptions, the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to people born in America. But President-elect Donald Trump wants to end a century of legal precedent and eliminate birthright citizenship.
First LookUnitedHealthcare tragedy sparks conversations about insurance reformThe fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked a wave of frustration over the insurance industry. Patients are sharing personal stories, with many hoping the amplified voices lead to change in an industry often criticized for prioritizing profits over people.
First LookMemphis police discriminate, protesters said. A new Justice Department report agrees.Almost two years after national protests sparked by the police killing of Tyre Nichols, the U.S. Department of Justice has validated citizen concerns. Its new report finds Memphis police officers use excessive force and discriminate against Black people.
Hegseth is in trouble. That doesn鈥檛 mean RFK Jr., Gabbard, or Patel will face the same.Pete Hegseth is the second Trump Cabinet pick meeting resistance from some Senate Republicans. But here鈥檚 why other controversial nominees may not face similar opposition.
How to fight Russian sabotage: With 鈥榩syops鈥� and undersea drones.Recent instances of suspected sabotage in Europe don鈥檛 necessarily have proven ties to Russia. But it is clear that Vladimir Putin makes a strategy of churning up uncertainty and fear.
First LookHe gunned down a CEO and escaped by bike. Who killed Brian Thompson?A masked man shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the early morning of Dec. 4 in Manhattan. After mounting a bike, he vanished into Central Park. Police, who say the shooting was targeted, are still searching for any trace of his whereabouts.
Cover StoryReading, writing, and the Ten Commandments? Why some public schools teach the Bible.As states mandate Bible lessons and posting the Ten Commandments in public schools, religious conservatives challenge separation of church and state.- Cover StoryReading, writing, and the Ten Commandments? Why some public schools teach the Bible.As states mandate Bible lessons and posting the Ten Commandments in public schools, religious conservatives challenge separation of church and state.
High-profile scandals lead to high-profile local reforms in CaliforniaDriven by political scandals, Californian voters course-corrected 鈥� overhauling local government in LA and voting out tainted politicians statewide.
First LookIn Oklahoma, purpose and care from teachers coax Indigenous students back to schoolNationwide, Native American students miss school far more frequently than their peers, but not in Oklahoma.聽At Watonga High School, educators collaborate with several Cheyenne and Arapaho programs that aim to lower Native student absenteeism.聽- First LookIn Oklahoma, purpose and care from teachers coax Indigenous students back to schoolNationwide, Native American students miss school far more frequently than their peers, but not in Oklahoma.聽At Watonga High School, educators collaborate with several Cheyenne and Arapaho programs that aim to lower Native student absenteeism.聽
