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A Pakistani court sentenced former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to death Tuesday, on charges of high treason and subverting the constitution. Here, a shopkeeper watches TV coverage of the news at a shop in Karachi.

Court Imposes Death Sentence For Gen. Musharraf, And Pakistan's Army Balks

Defending the former leader, a military spokesperson says that someone who "served the country for over 40 years, fought wars for the defense of the country can surely never be a traitor."

An Indian Shiite Muslim girl points at a portrait of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani who was killed in a U.S. attack, during a protest against the U.S. in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.

Iran Sends Mixed Signals As Tensions With US Ease

Iran sent mixed signals Thursday as tensions with the U.S. appeared to ease, with President Hassan Rouhani warning of a “very dangerous response” if the U.S. makes “another mistake” and a senior commander vowing “harsher revenge" for the killing of a top Iranian general.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., seated left center, talks Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., during a House Judiciary Committee markup in December. On Monday, both Gaetz and Collins said they were imposing self-quarantines after coming in contact with someone infected with coronavirus.

Meadows, Other Members Of Congress Self-Quarantine After CPAC Coronavirus Exposure

Reps. Collins, Gaetz and Meadows are the latest lawmakers to self-quarantine following concerns over possible exposure to Covid-19.

Gaosong Heu talks about reactions in the Hmong community to the killing of George Floyd. Former police officer Tou Thao, a Hmong American, is seen on video of the killing running interference with the crowd and standing watch. His involvement has stirred a racial debate among Asian Americans.

For One Immigrant Community, George Floyd's Death Isn't Just About Black And White

George Floyd's death isn't just a story about a black man and the white cop charged with his murder. Among Asian Americans, the involvement of Hmong officer Tou Thao is stirring a racial debate.

Single Mothers Balance Care And Coursework; New High School Rankings

New research on measuring teacher prep programs and Starbucks' partnership with Arizona State University, all part of this week's education news roundup.

Sisters Dorothy Cassaro (left), Bernadette Sohler and Angie Kociolek with their mother, Annette, in happier times, in 2006.

The Tragedy Of 'St Joe's'

Back in March, a coronavirus outbreak at St. Joseph's Senior Home in Woodbridge, New Jersey, led state officials to evacuate all 78 of its residents. Within weeks, nearly half of them were dead.

President Trump tours a section of the southern border wall in 2019, in Otay Mesa, Calif.

Trump Administration Diverts $3.8 Billion In Pentagon Funding To Border Wall

In a notice sent to Congress Thursday, the Pentagon said it is shifting billions from fighter jets and other weapons to help pay for a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico.

Attacker Katie Hoeg, center, is a senior on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill women's lacrosse team. She is hoping to continue playing for the Tarheels after graduating this spring.

With College Sports Shut Down, NCAA Hopes To Give Senior Athletes A 2nd Chance

Student athletes normally are ineligible to continue playing after graduation. But with college careers cut short by the coronavirus, the NCAA may allow Division 1 seniors to play next year.

GOP strategist Thomas Hofeller had concluded in a 2015 study that adding a citizenship question would help redraw state and local voting districts in a way that would be "advantageous to Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites."

Emails Show Trump Officials Consulted With GOP Strategist On Citizenship Question

The House Oversight Committee released communications involving Thomas Hofeller, who previously concluded that including the change to the census would ultimately benefit Republicans.

Gov. Gavin Newsom appearing at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego's office on Oct. 9, 2019, to sign SB 113, which provides $331 million in state funds for homeowners' mortgage and renters' relief.

The Desk Is Clear: Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bills His Predecessor Didn’t, Vetoes Pricey Effort To Fund Affordable Housing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has cleared his desk for the year after acting on hundreds of bills over the weekend, signing several measures that failed in previous years while issuing more than 100 veto messages.

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