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Commentary -- Brown v. Board of Education at 70: Promise for students, but still work to be done -- On the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, our commentator weighs the promise that decision still offers for students against the realities of what their schools look like today.

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Monitor Breakfast -- Democrats emphasize 'authenticity' to take back the House -- At a Monitor Breakfast, Democratic Rep. Suzan DelBene talks about the value of different perspectives and how her party can retake the U.S. House this fall.

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Many Americans don't trust mail-in voting. What can be done? Election-related fraud is very rare. And safeguards are in place for mailed ballots. Yet distrust in the system remains high among Republican voters.

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First Look - In 2020, bike shops couldn't keep up with demand. Now they're forced to switch gears. During the pandemic, bike sales rose 65% in 2020. Now the pandemic, and the boom, is over. Some bike shops have adapted and are surviving, while others may need to close for good.

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Their weddings made history. Twenty years later, their love endures. -- Friday marks the 20th anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in the U.S. Two Massachusetts couples reflect on how they felt at the time – and what marriage equality has meant to them since.

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As Democrats pull back on Israel, one unlikely senator is doubling down -- Sen. John Fetterman has emerged as the Democrats' most outspoken supporter of Israel, underscoring how his party's stance on that nation has shifted.

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First Look -- Military sexual assaults significantly drop after Biden hires 'prevention workforce' -- Reports of sexual assault in the U.S. military are on the decline after a "prevention workforce" took up posts within the ranks. Senior defense officials say that the number of assaults is still too high.

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The Explainer -- How the US floating pier in Gaza will make a difference in the growing hunger crisis -- The U.S. recently completed a floating pier to deliver critical humanitarian aid to Gaza. Its capacity could reach 2 million meals per day.

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The Explainer -- FAFSA 'train wreck' rollout makes it harder to get to college. What went wrong? -- The new FAFSA application will, eventually, be easier. But the current process for federal student aid has stymied applicants, especially those from nontraditional homes.

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Why states are stepping in to help parents with child care costs -- States are taking action to reduce child care costs for families. Their solutions offer a path for keeping parents in the workforce – and helping local economies.

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Want to combat male loneliness? Start by helping boys connect with their emotions. -- Many boys struggle with loneliness, violence, and poor academic standing. Parents and educators are finding ways to help them cultivate emotional connections.

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Michael Cohen testifies Trump approved hush money payment -- Michael Cohen testified Monday that Donald Trump approved hush money payments with the goal of influencing the 2016 election. Mr. Cohen's veracity is now a key issue.

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As Democratic split widens on Israel, politics grow treacherous for Biden -- A longtime supporter of Israel, President Biden is now contending with pro-Palestinian protesters – and images creating a broader sense of disarray.

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First Look -- A landmark settlement protecting children at the border is set to roll back -- For 27 years, the landmark Flores agreement has curbed the mistreatment of child migrants traveling alone. The Biden administration, tackling heavier immigration enforcement, is now seeking to undo parts of the mandate.

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