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From music to majors: Hip-hop advances in academiaAs some colleges offer full degrees in hip-hop and others expand course offerings, educators and students believe career paths will keep opening.
JD Vance heads into the toughest assignment of his careerAs he leads the U.S. delegation in Pakistan to try to reach a peace agreement with Iran, Vice President JD Vance鈥檚 longtime anti-interventionist stance could help build trust. But Mr. Vance also could end up taking the blame if talks fall apart.
In Maine, Senate primary puts Democrats鈥� generational tensions on displayWith relatively little daylight between Gov. Janet Mills and oysterman Graham Platner on issues, the Democratic nomination fight appears to be coming down to experience and style 鈥� and who can win.
As Artemis II hurtles home, a global space race acceleratesThe United States and China are leading a global competition to build a permanent presence on the moon. Scientific research, national pride, and potentially lucrative lunar mining operations are at stake.
The US and Iran are both claiming victory, but what wins peace?There was little doubt going into the war that America鈥檚 armed forces could beat Iran鈥檚. The question was at what cost 鈥� and to what end?
Still eyeing mass deportations, hard-liners push White House to expand targetsImmigration hard-liners are calling for workplace raids to take the White House鈥檚 mass deportation campaign to a new phase.
Almost all US refugees are now from South Africa, as Trump focuses on AfrikanersVirtually all of the refugees let into the U.S. over the past six months are from South Africa. President Trump prioritized white South Africans after dramatically cutting the program鈥檚 annual cap.
Two-week ceasefire with Iran highlights Trump鈥檚 verbal brinkmanshipPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 threat to destroy Iran鈥檚 civilization marked a new level of intimidation, and ultimately a two-week pause in hostilities and the temporary opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Artemis II reignites deep-space travel. Will it also boost a lunar economy?The Artemis II crew made history Monday, reaching the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth. NASA and its commercial partners aim to also pioneer a new space economy through the Artemis missions.
ICE wants to expand detention. Here鈥檚 why it needs more beds.ICE is trying to open new detention centers to hold immigrants that it hopes to deport. Not all communities are happy about it.
If US bombs Iranian infrastructure, could it be a war crime? 鈥楴ot at all,鈥� Trump says.Iran ceasefire talks continue as President Trump鈥檚 deadline looms, and questions mount over whether strikes on infrastructure could be war crimes.
President AOC? With voters hungry for change, buzz builds about a possible run.New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is keeping quiet about her political future. But in a tumultuous political environment, the young, charismatic lawmaker could be well-positioned to mount a White House bid.
First LookTrump threatens Iran infrastructure; details of US aviator's rescue emergePresident Donald Trump threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure, while Iran struck infrastructure targets in Gulf Arab countries.
Trump鈥檚 war in Iran puts new strain on alliances. Why this time it鈥檚 different.Whether President Trump opts for ground forces, walks away from the war, or cuts a deal with Iran, one cost of his war of choice will be the further decline of U.S. alliances. The strain has been unrelenting, as has the acrimony.Trump鈥檚 war in Iran puts new strain on alliances. Why this time it鈥檚 different.
First LookIn rural Virginia, excitement and dread grow over Democrats' redistricting referendumIf Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan and it survives in court, Democrats could counter Republican gains made through redistricting elsewhere.
With US at war, Hegseth鈥檚 Army leadership purge raises questionsAmid the ongoing Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Gen. Randy George and other leaders, fueling concerns around military politicization.
From a ballroom to the dollar bill, Trump is making his mark on historyPresident Donald Trump is erecting new structures at a furious pace, while putting his name on everything he can. Critics say it echoes a strongman鈥檚 style. Others simply see a penchant for legacy-building 鈥� and a long history of promoting the Trump brand.
From the MagazineTrump has shunned solar power. Some of his supporters want to MAGA-fy it.Several prominent conservatives say Republicans should embrace solar energy, despite President Donald Trump working to elevate fossil fuels over renewables.聽
The ExplainerWhat happened at Epstein鈥檚 Zorro Ranch? Two investigations aim to find out.Recent Jeffrey Epstein files releases have brought his New Mexico property, Zorro Ranch, into focus as investigators try to determine whether crimes occurred there.
Trump pushes out Pam Bondi, as political problems mount at homeThe attorney general鈥檚 dismissal comes on the heels of Kristi Noem鈥檚 firing from the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump has now pushed out two Cabinet members 鈥� both women 鈥� as he faces growing challenges over the Iran war and the economy.
