The State Will Take Over Houston’s Independent School District
The Texas education commissioner has notified Houston’s school board that he will strip it of its elected powers — a move that was widely expected but still marks an unprecedented takeover.
Reparations After Clergy Abuse Puts A Price On Trauma, Victims Say
Following the 2018 grand jury report in Pennsylvania, Catholic dioceses launched reparations programs. Hundreds of people have now received more than $50 million, but not all are satisfied.
News Brief: Impeachment Hearing, Netanyahu Indicted, Migrant Deported
Two weeks of public impeachment hearings are over. Criminal charges against Israel’s prime minister are announced. And, the Trump administration is deporting U.S. asylum-seekers to Guatemala.
Israel’s Netanyahu Faces Charges In 3 Corruption Cases
Benjamin Netanyahu is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to be indicted. He stands accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. The longtime leader has denied any wrongdoing.
U.S. Sends First Migrant To Guatemala Under Asylum Agreement
A Honduran seeking asylum in the U.S. has been sent to Guatemala where he must first seek asylum under a deal brokered with Guatemala in July. He is the first to be removed under the agreement.
Tesla’s Electric ‘Cybertruck’ Is Unveiled. It’s Pointy.
Elon Musk’s car company presented its long-awaited pickup truck, but it didn’t quite go as planned. (Broken windows were involved.)
What Does Oakland Think of Kamala Harris Now?
The California senator announced her presidential campaign here with a rally for tens of thousands. Her fans loved her debate performance. But some people wonder, “Where have you been?”
Imagine Being on Trial. With Exonerating Evidence Trapped on Your Phone.
Public defenders lack access to gadgets and software that could keep their clients out of jail.
The Parents Passed a Drug Test. Should They Get Their Children Back?
Ohio counties want to reunite families that were separated because of drug use. But prioritizing that ideal has had deadly consequences.
His White House Engulfed, Trump Keeps California in the Cross Hairs
Aides describe the president as obsessed with narrow policies that affect California, even as an impeachment inquiry threatens his administration.
Why Everyone Is Angry at Facebook Over Its Political Ads Policy
The social network is said to be discussing changes that include restricting how precisely campaigns can reach specific groups.
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