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Flag burning has a long history in the U.S. — and legal protections from the Supreme Court

Joe Hernandez

President Trump's executive order challenges a landmark Supreme Court decision, according to free speech attorneys.

Racial Justice and Social Equity

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Education

A 'college for all' push thrived in New Orleans after Katrina. It wasn't for everyone
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Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter

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Jury finds Harvey Weinstein guilty in sex crimes case

Ilya Marritz

Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crimes in New York was overturned last year. In a new trial, jurors heard allegations from three women.
National

Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82

Ann Powers

Chloe Veltman

The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.
Economy

Supreme Court press corps asks chief justice to live-stream court's opinions

NPR Washington Desk

The press corps' letter was sent to the chief justice a year ago, but there has been no response.
Politics

Elon Musk says some of his social media posts about Trump 'went too far'

Rachel Treisman

Musk has quietly deleted some of his inflammatory tweets about Trump since last week. In a podcast episode released Wednesday, Trump said he was disappointed in Musk but had "no hard feelings."
National

DHS spokesperson defends Trump administration's use of military in LA

Steve Inskeep

Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, explains why the Trump administration has deployed National Guard and Marine troops to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids.
Environment

In Seattle, preserving trees while increasing housing supply is a climate solution

Bellamy Pailthorp

Parker Miles Blohm

Seattle, along with other cities, is struggling to balance the need for more housing with the preservation and growth of trees that help address the impacts of climate change.
Environment

Here's how climate change is affecting your home insurance

Michael Copley

Insurance costs are soaring, and coverage is hard to find in some parts of the United States. Communities say insurers are ignoring their efforts to confront the problem.
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Immigration raids could 'devastate' construction in the United States, says industry leader

Taylor Haney

The CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council says removing construction laborers who don't have legal status would put homebuilding projects and critical infrastructure at risk.
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Protests grow across the U.S. as people push against Trump's mass deportation policies

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

Jasmine Garsd

Protests of President Trump's immigration policies grew across the U.S. on Tuesday, with rallies held in New York City, Chicago and Seattle.
Education

A federal law helps homeless students get an education. Trump's budget could weaken it

Lee V. Gaines

Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump's proposed budget would strip that law of its power.