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Closely-Watched Harvard Admissions Trial Comes To A Close

The Harvard University admissions trial comes to a close on Friday. The case centers on how much a school can consider race in admissions.

U.S. Is Days Away From Reinstating Iran Sanctions. Here’s What That Means

Come Monday, the Trump administration plans to restore the full measure of sanctions that were lifted with the Iran nuclear deal. You probably have questions about the situation. We have answers.

How Massachusetts’ Republican Governor Has Remained So Resilient In A Blue State

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is a Republican in one of the bluest states in the country. He’s also the most popular governor and is expected to easily win reelection.

On Twitter, I’ve Pet That Dog Account Highlights Wholesome, Furry Friends

Ten-year-old Gideon Kidd is a boy who likes to pet dogs. He’s devoted his Twitter account to photos of dogs he has petted, and gained an impressive following in the process.

Immigration Experts Say Some Of Trump’s Statements Are False And Misleading

President Trump’s rhetoric on immigration continues to escalate in the last days before the midterms. Some of the remarks coming from the White House about asylum are debatable.

Watch: Memorial Service For Jamal Khashoggi

The event will include speeches from his fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, and others, along with a prayer for the slain Washington Post columnist.

When Boys Can’t Be Boys

Black men don’t get seen as adults. Black boys don’t get treated like kids. Meanwhile, a certain class of men can float in and out of either category as the need arises.

He Was Shot In A Hate Crime. It Only Strengthened His Judaism

Josh Stepakoff survived a shooting at a Jewish day camp when he was 6 years old. But, as he tells his father, it took years before he began to consider why he was targeted.

News Brief: Candidates Make Closing Arguments, Harvard Admissions Trial

Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters this weekend. Also, a trial about race-based admissions at Harvard ends today and liberal blogger Aaron Brown discusses Minnesota’s race.

Feeling Heard In Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District

We drove out to two small cities in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District to ask voters about their views ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.

Trial Over Race-Based Admissions At Harvard Wraps Up

A federal trial about race-based admissions policies at Harvard wraps up today. A judge has been hearing testimony about whether Harvard is giving Asian-American applicants a fair chance.

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