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Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against DEI programs at schools

A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation's schools and universities.

Mayors of Democratic cities beyond D.C. decry Trump's takeover threats

When Trump announced his law enforcement actions in D.C., he also singled out a slew of other Democratic cities. The mayors ...

The best new albums out Aug. 15

KAYTRANADA. Dijon. Molly Tuttle. We discuss the best new albums of the week with arts critic Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston ...

Can Trump get Putin to make a deal?

American Presidents have been trying to manage Russian President Vladimir Putin since the beginning of this century.There was George W. Bush, who met with Putin 28 times.Barack Obama and Putin sat ...

At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades

With a wild card invitation, the tennis legend is making history in her return to the U.S. Open later this month as the oldest singles player to take the court in more than 40 years.

How drones have become essential for both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war

Presidents Trump and Putin will be landing to discuss a possible end to Russia's war in Ukraine. A war that — at the moment — is not letting up. In fact, it's seen in increase in drone warfare.

A look at how the Trump administration is changing America's focus on human rights

Activists and former officials are alarmed by the way the Trump administration is changing the way the U.S. promotes human rights around the world.

New book looks back at 'Sunset Boulevard,' a poison-dipped love letter to Hollywood

The Making of Sunset Boulevard and the Dark Side of the Hollywood Dream looks at how the film's poison-dipped love letter to Hollywood endures 75 years later.

In Colorado's most competitive district, voters have nuanced views on immigration

Even many voters who support the president questioned the lengths his administration is going to to remove people from the country.

D.C. clergy slam federal takeover: 'Fear is not a strategy for safety'

A group of religious leaders in Washington, D.C. is criticizing President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the District's police force, saying his rhetoric is dehumanizing and counterproductive.

What Trump’s DC Takeover Means For The Capital And Beyond

President Donald Trump has taken over Washington D.C.’s police force and deployed the National Guard in the capital.The president took over the city’s police department for 30 days, and says he wants ...

What to expect from the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

President Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to discuss the war in Ukraine. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not be present. We ...