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As money moves digital, Denver Mint still coins a pretty pennyAt Denver鈥檚 Mint, the legacy of money and its future are on display. In an era of online payments, experts weigh coin costs against virtual options.聽
Two states warn that Biden may be kept off their ballotsThe Democratic convention won鈥檛 nominate Joe Biden until after ballot access deadlines in Ohio and Alabama have passed. In similar cases, states have accommodated major candidates.
FocusHow America lost trust in elections 鈥� and why that mattersDoubts about election integrity go way back. They were amplified by the court-decided election of 2000, then supercharged by Donald Trump.
First LookThey couldn鈥檛 drive back home. US driving schools help refugee women.Women from countries that ban female driving have found newfound freedom in America. Driving schools in Georgia are giving lessons to recent immigrants and refugees looking to build a new life, with freedom front of mind.
Pregnant Black women feel lost in the medical system. Doulas offer guidance 鈥� and a voice.As Black expectant mothers try to navigate a medical system in which they have little confidence, Black doulas have become trusted members of their pregnancy teams.
In Arizona and beyond, an abortion uproar has Republicans scramblingLeaving abortion to states increases the stakes for the 2024 election聽鈥� and roils Republicans over how to respond.
Could MAGA candidates in key swing states drag down Trump?MAGA Republicans running for Senate and governor are trailing their Democratic opponents, even as former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden.聽
Bryan Stevenson Q&A: Alabama park confronts difficult history in sculptureIn Montgomery, Alabama, a new sculpture park has joined two memorials created by the Equal Justice Initiative started by Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer perhaps best known for his memoir, 鈥淛ust Mercy.鈥�
First LookPart-time student, full-time congressman. Rep. Don Beyer is learning AI.AI technology is a rising focus of legislation in Congress. Rep. Don Beyer is heading back to college for a master's in machine learning, hoping to stay informed ahead of legislative debates.
Biden and Japan鈥檚 Kishida bolster defense ties to counter ChinaAmid tension with China over the future of Taiwan, part of U.S. strategy is a major upgrade of security ties with Japan.
With antisemitism on rise, Auschwitz exhibit counters with proof of HolocaustAmid the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism and Holocaust denial have risen. An Auschwitz exhibit stands firmly for the truth by providing evidence of atrocities 鈥� and humanity.
First LookParents of Michigan school shooter sentenced. They ignored warning signs, judge saysA Michigan couple was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for their teenage son鈥檚 murder of four fellow students. It was the first time parents have been held criminally liable for a mass shooting committed by their child.
First LookArizona court revives a 160-year-old law to ban virtually all abortionsThe Arizona Supreme Court upheld an long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions. The battleground state may see a ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution come November.
First LookFood companies reverse their pandemic strategies as consumer spending plummetsLow-income Americans are cutting household spending on fast food and groceries. Big food companies like Kraft Heinz are offering more deals and options 鈥� a reversal from pandemic-era strategies to justify climbing prices.
First LookBiden woos Wisconsin voters with new student loan relief planPresident Joe Biden rallied voters in Wisconsin as he promoted a new student loan relief plan that would ease debt for more than 30 million borrowers. The new plan is scaled down after the Supreme Court struck down his initial plan last year.
Free trade or flooding the market? US warns China against surplus exports.China and the U.S. share a desire to stabilize relations, but a recent trip by the U.S. treasury secretary highlights trade challenges.
First LookHow Spanish-language media is fighting for truth this election seasonLatino voters could be a major target for misinformation ahead of the 2024 elections. Combating it means an all-hands-on-deck effort.聽
First LookDonald Trump outlined his position on abortion. Some conservatives are disappointed.After months of scrutiny, former President Donald Trump explained his position on abortion. He says all state decisions must be 鈥渢he law of the land.鈥�
First LookWest Virginia U cut majors and faculty. Students fought back 鈥� by forming a union.West Virginia University students have formed a student union to protest cuts to faculty and curricula. The university is facing a $45 million budget shortfall as it weathers enrollment declines.聽
FocusWith the help of community colleges, students in recovery find a fresh startCommunity colleges are increasingly embracing students who are recovering from substance use disorder, creating programs and tackling challenges like funding and staffing.聽
