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Columbia鈥檚 president called the police. Students say they don鈥檛 know who to trust.Protests against the war in Gaza have led to a breakdown of trust on an Ivy League campus. What lessons does Columbia hold for campuses nationwide?
Here are the three keys to Trump鈥檚 defense in hush money lawsuitDefense lawyers said that they will portray the government鈥檚 witness as a liar, distance Mr. Trump from hush money, and show holes in the case.聽- Here are the three keys to Trump鈥檚 defense in hush money lawsuitDefense lawyers said that they will portray the government鈥檚 witness as a liar, distance Mr. Trump from hush money, and show holes in the case.聽
The US child care system is in crisis. It鈥檚 hardest on moms without degrees.Women have reached historic highs in the workforce. But the gap is growing for one group, and lack of affordable child care is to blame. The Education Reporting Collaborative kicks off its series, 鈥淔ixing the Child Care Crisis.鈥澛�
First LookLas Vegas to Los Angeles in two hours will become a rail reality in 2028A high-speed train is set to take passengers between Las Vegas and Los Angeles by 2028. Construction has begun to build the rail lines in the median of Interstate 15, where passengers sitting in traffic will see trains whisk past at speeds up to 186 mph.
The ExplainerCan cities criminalize camping? Here鈥檚 what to know about Supreme Court case.On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case, Grants Pass v. Johnson, that asks if it鈥檚 cruel and unusual to punish people for being homeless.
First LookThe House passes aid packages for Ukraine and Israel, ending months of wranglingCongressional leaders pushed aside opposition from hard-right conservatives to complete the $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session. The Senate would still need to approve the measures in the coming days.
On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over gunsA quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of guns, safety, health, and freedom.- On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over gunsA quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of guns, safety, health, and freedom.
First LookSome Black Chicagoans question help for migrants. Others say, it鈥檚 our turn to welcome.Chicago has spent more than $300 million to handle an influx of South American migrants. Some Black residents wonder why their needs haven鈥檛 been given the same urgency while others hear echoes of past bigotry.
Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, IsraelLawmakers face growing political pressure from their parties over aid to Israel and Ukraine. Some say politics have obscured serious security debates.
First LookMexico鈥檚 water has long grown Texas sugar and oranges. But the tap is running dry.Mexico is struggling to provide water for Texas farmland due to a severe drought 鈥� a failure on Mexico鈥檚 part to fulfill its end of a 1944 treaty. As a result, the last Texas sugar mill has shuttered as Mexico City residents go without tap water.
First LookNew report on Maui fire details firefighters鈥� bravery, but also a lack of planningIn 2023, a Maui fire killed 101 people despite heroic actions from firefighters, one of the deadliest wildfires in the United States to date. A new report looks at what could have been different and honors the efforts of those who responded.聽
Schools and an immigrant influx: What it takes to educate all childrenIn an election year where immigration is a top issue, how are public schools managing a sharp rise in students?
First LookAustralia sees surge in public violence despite tough gun laws. Some blame extremism.Australians are demanding answers after a deadly knife attack in a Sydney mall and a stabbing during a church service. Some locals argue that tough gun laws prevented a deadlier attack. Others worry religious extremism is rising unchecked.
First LookIs it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.The University of Southern California has canceled its valedictorian鈥檚 commencement speech. She says she was censored for being pro-Palestinian as Jewish groups alleged her bias. University officials argued they were motivated by public safety concerns.
First LookMayorkas impeachment trial heads to the Senate. Why it likely won鈥檛 go far.The impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is headed to the Senate. It could be over before it begins.聽鈥淚mpeachment should never be used to settle a policy disagreement,鈥� Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer聽said.聽
The ExplainerHow Biden and Trump compare on border crossings and immigrationImmigration is a top campaign issue amid questions about the pace of illegal border crossings. Here鈥檚 what the available data tells us.
In words and deeds, US seeks Israeli restraint after Iran鈥檚 attackWith a muscular and collaborative defensive effort to help deflect Iran鈥檚 missile barrage, the Biden administration is hoping its message of 鈥渋ronclad support鈥� for Israel can prevent the escalation of the Gaza war into a regional conflict.
Why Trump criminal trial is about more than hush moneyThe so-called hush money case has been billed as one of the less important lawsuits facing former President Donald Trump. But it鈥檚 the one underway.
