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First Look - Transgender Day of Remembrance raises awareness of violence against trans people - Transgender Day of Remembrance is marked by vigils, memorials, and a sense of unease among advocates after this year's election result. Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to be victims of violence.
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The pandemic roar subsided, but mask wars rumble on - Some states are passing antimask laws, citing public safety concerns. Critics see a threat to privacy and to the ability to protest anonymously.15 hours ago
Ukraine fires US long-range missiles at Russia. What that means for the war. -- Ukraine's use of long-range missiles to attack Russia comes as both sides are positioning for peace talks once Donald Trump becomes president.1 day ago
Howard University hoped to make history. Now it's ready for a different role. -- Kamala Harris hoped to declare victory at Howard University on election night. Today, students at one of America's top HBCUs wrestle with the fallout.1 day ago
Millions in rural America lack reliable internet. How Massachusetts towns got online. -- Millions of Americans in rural areas lack access to fast, reliable broadband internet. It's an equity problem that communities are starting to solve.1 day ago
First Look -- Trump takes office in January. Here's how Biden is spending his final days as president. -- The Biden administration is working to solidify the outgoing president's legacy before he leaves office in January. Current moves include infrastructure spending, pushing toward environmental goals, sending aid to Ukraine, and confirming judicial picks.2 days ago
First Look -- Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as it struggles to recover from pandemic losses -- Spirit Airlines, known for its rock-bottom fares and hidden fees, is filing for bankruptcy following a heavy decline in revenue. In the coming months, it says customers can continue to book and fly as it navigates the bankruptcy process.2 days ago
The Explainer -- Trump plans the 'largest deportation' ever. Here's how it might start. -- President-elect Trump and key immigration advisers are preparing to follow through on his promise of mass deportations. But the effort faces legal and logistical uncertainties.2 days ago
Nomination of RFK Jr. reflects a broader shake-up in the politics of health -- The pandemic turned many people against public health experts – creating the opening that has resulted in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Cabinet nomination.1 day ago
First Look -- Makeup of the US House hardly changed, leaving GOP to work with a slim majority -- Voters stuck with the status quo on Election Day, ensuring that Republicans will hold onto a thin majority in the House and producing barely any change to the makeup of the chamber.2 days ago
'Elderly' or 'older'? Advocates and a dictionary address language on aging. -- Experts on aging want to change how we talk about people who are growing older. They've gotten the Oxford English Dictionary to agree.2 days ago
Cover Story -- Women in construction find solidarity as 'sisters in the brotherhood' -- As more women enter skilled construction trades, they are laying a foundation to succeed in a rough-and-tumble world of labor union brotherhoods.5 days ago
First Look -- The Onion has purchased Infowars. How it's the latest twist in Alex Jones' legal saga. -- The Onion bought Alex Jones' Infowars after he filed personal bankruptcy. Families of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims successfully sued Mr. Jones and his company for defamation and emotional distress, with judges awarding them $1.5 billion in damages.5 days ago
First Look -- A bulldozer turned up an ancient Indigenous site. Now a forester fights to save it. -- A U.S. Forest Service archeologist has sent a letter to federal officials detailing illegal behavior by North Carolina forest managers, the latest development in a whistleblower case. He alleges they have damaged Native American historic sites for years.5 days ago