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First Look鈥楾rauma-dumping鈥� or true to oneself? College applicants take on race in essays.The Supreme Court鈥檚 ruling on affirmative action left students of color uncertain how their race should figure into college essays. This year鈥檚 high school seniors had to forge new paths when it came to sharing aspects of personal identity.
First LookNBC sought a conservative voice. But its employees didn鈥檛 want Ronna McDaniel.Ronna McDaniel鈥檚 brief time as an on-air political contributor at NBC News is over. Backlash from the network鈥檚 best-known journalists over her hire caused NBC to cut ties with the聽former Republican National Committee chief聽and apologize to its employees.聽聽
RFK Jr. reveals VP pick as Democrats try to sideline his campaignRobert F. Kennedy Jr., the best polling third-party presidential candidate in 30 years, announced his running mate today. Democrats are pushing back on his campaign.
Wary Supreme Court voices skepticism about abortion pill caseIn one of the most high-profile cases of what has become a blockbuster Supreme Court term, justices voiced skepticism about a case restricting access to a pill used in almost two-thirds of abortions.
The new story of old age in rural America: Neighbors and community lend a handAging in rural areas is increasingly viable, as communities and neighbors create support networks for older adults who want to stay where they are.
First LookThey live in shelters. They earn badges by helping migrants. Meet NYC鈥檚 Girl Scouts.New York鈥檚 largest Girl Scout troop includes members who live in emergency shelters. They鈥檙e also on the front lines of welcoming young immigrants.
First LookBay State shelters are overflowing. Now migrants need a paper trail to stay.Beginning May 1, families staying in overflow shelters in Massachusetts will have to provide monthly proof of their efforts to find a path out of the system, such as applying for work authorization permits, taking English classes, or searching for housing.
First LookFrancis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses. The search for survivors continues.Baltimore鈥檚 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early March 26 after it was rammed by a container ship. Rescuers were searching for survivors after vehicles on the bridge plunged聽into the Patapsco River.
Europe aligns with US Big Tech probe, targets Apple, Alphabet, and MetaThe European Union announced a probe into practices by Apple, Alphabet, and Meta, aligning with a U.S. case against Apple, a push against Big Tech.聽
Courts cut Trump鈥檚 bond to $175 million, but set April trial dateDonald Trump faced a huge bond 鈥� nearly half a billion dollars 鈥� to appeal a verdict in a civil fraud case. He got a reprieve Monday when an appeals court lowered the bond to $175 million.聽- Courts cut Trump鈥檚 bond to $175 million, but set April trial dateDonald Trump faced a huge bond 鈥� nearly half a billion dollars 鈥� to appeal a verdict in a civil fraud case. He got a reprieve Monday when an appeals court lowered the bond to $175 million.聽
Help wanted: Child care workers. Free housing provided.Child care in the U.S. is in crisis, with high prices for parents and low wages for child care providers. In Connecticut, one solution is to provide rent-free housing for those caring for small children.
First LookSupreme Court might limit mifepristone 鈥� the drug used in two-thirds of U.S. abortionsThe Supreme Court will hear a case this week on whether to limit access to mifepristone, an abortion pill. Medicine abortions accounted for 63% of the more than 1 million abortions in the U.S. last year. The case鈥檚 result could impact political races this year.
First LookSenate passes $1.2 trillion spending package, averting shutdownThe Senate passed a package of spending bills Saturday, funding the government until the fall. The House narrowly approved the package earlier in the day.
Trump鈥檚 dark rhetoric tests a polarized electorate 鈥� and mediaWhen Donald Trump makes incendiary comments, how do we assess the impact of his language 鈥� on voters, on the campaign, on the political environment?
GOP said Congress would cut spending. Rep. Massie on how it broke down.As Congress rushes to pass a $1.2 trillion spending bill, Rep. Thomas Massie talks about what鈥檚 wrong with the process 鈥撀燼nd how it could be fixed.聽
First LookCongress unveiled a spending package. What made Dems and Republicans agree?Congressional leaders unveiled a $1.1 trillion spending package ahead of a March 22 shutdown deadline. Now they鈥檙e working to speed it through passage in the House and Senate to avert a partial government shutdown.
How Mike Johnson won a key vote 鈥� and handles reins of speakershipThe House speakership has always been a prime post of power. Now, due to Republicans鈥� slim majority and battles within their ranks, Speaker Mike Johnson鈥檚 job is also riding a vortex.
First LookJustice Dept. takes aim at Apple鈥檚 digital fortress with antitrust suitThe Biden administration accuses Apple of聽engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones in the U.S.聽The move escalates an antitrust siege that has already triggered lawsuits against Google and Amazon.聽
He skipped a college education and didn鈥檛 regret itTrust in a college education is declining for one reason: It鈥檚 too expensive. One solution is lowering costs. But Cataldo Maria shows another way.聽 聽
