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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.
Cover StoryGeorge Floyd鈥檚 murder sparked a reckoning on race. But did America change?George Floyd鈥檚 murder prompted Americans to reexamine their communities 鈥� and themselves. In Kansas City, Missouri, residents still confront a wall of racial separation.
The military now controls zones at southern border. Here鈥檚 how that looks to locals.The Trump administration is expanding the military role at the border through new national defense areas, raising questions about militarization of the border.
Trump suddenly needs Congress 鈥� and his 鈥榖ig, beautiful bill鈥� is on the rocksRepublicans in Congress have an incredibly slim majority to pass a funding bill for a Trump-led agenda that includes cutting taxes, boosting immigration enforcement, and shrinking other programs.
Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case. What were the key takeaways?Nationwide injunctions have become more prevalent over the past 20 years, with lawyers "forum shopping" for judges friendly to their cause. The Supreme Court Thursday heard a case about whether to limit their scope.
In Mideast, Trump finds his comfort zone: Business first, then policyPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 Mideast agenda indicated that business would take priority. Yet the outlines of an emerging Trump foreign policy are visible.
Trump鈥檚 Qatari plane controversy puts a spotlight on BoeingBoeing just won a huge contract from Qatar. But the company is troubled on several fronts 鈥� the latest being delays on new Air Force One jets for the U.S. president.
Focus鈥楳otivated and inspired鈥�: California inmates are improving mental health behind barsFour years after two incarcerated men sought ways to help their peers face mental health issues, Los Angeles County is expanding their successful efforts.
