How and when to remove children from their homes? A federal lawsuit raises thorny questions
A couple whose young children were taken by social workers and police in the middle of the night are suing, arguing they were unconstitutionally removed without a warrant or court order.
As Supreme Court considers affirmative action, colleges see few other ways to diversity goals
After bans on affirmative action in states from California to Florida, colleges have tried a range of strategies to achieve a diverse student body.
Jury selection to begin in trial of former deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooter
The trial of a former Florida sheriff’s deputy charged with failing to confront the Parkland school shooter is set to begin.
US Border Patrol chief is retiring following end of Title 42 restrictions at US-Mexico border
The head of U.S. Border Patrol is stepping down from the post, following major changes at the U.S.-Mexico border that came with the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions.
Donald Trump’s legal team and Manhattan prosecutors spar over where he will stand trial
Ten months before Donald Trump is scheduled to stand trial in his historic New York City criminal case, Manhattan prosecutors are in a tug of war with the former president’s legal team over precisely where he will be tried.
NYPD officer cites ‘courtesy cards,’ used by friends and family of cops, as source of corruption
A New York City police officer is speaking out against the use of “courtesy cards” by friends and relatives of cops, accusing department leaders of maintaining a sprawling system of impunity that has fueled both reckless driving and racist traffic stops.
With vocabulary more important than ever, National Spelling Bee requires different prep
Competitors in the Scripps National Spelling Bee are trying to adjust their preparation so they don’t get tripped up by onstage, multiple-choice vocabulary questions.
Utah Republican Chris Stewart planning to resign from Congress, AP source says
U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart is expected to announce Wednesday that he’s leaving Congress due to his wife’s illness.
Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules
A California appeals court says Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be released from prison on parole.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, the Carter Center says
The Carter Center is sharing the news that former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia.