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Christian Science Monitor - US News

Columbia's president called the police. Students say they don't know who to trust. -- Protests against the war in Gaza have led to a breakdown of trust on an Ivy League campus. What lessons does Columbia hold for campuses nationwide?

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Here are the three keys to Trump's defense in hush money lawsuit -- Defense lawyers said that they will portray the government's witness as a liar, distance Mr. Trump from hush money, and show holes in the case.

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The US child care system is in crisis. It's hardest on moms without degrees. Women have reached historic highs in the workforce. But the gap is growing for one group, and lack of affordable child care is to blame. The Education Reporting Collaborative kicks off its series, "Fixing the Child Care Crisis."

15 hours ago

First Look - Las Vegas to Los Angeles in two hours will become a rail reality in 2028 - A high-speed train is set to take passengers between Las Vegas and Los Angeles by 2028. Construction has begun to build the rail lines in the median of Interstate 15, where passengers sitting in traffic will see trains whisk past at speeds up to 186 mph.

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The Explainer -- Can cities criminalize camping? Here's what to know about Supreme Court case. -- On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case, Grants Pass v. Johnson, that asks if it's cruel and unusual to punish people for being homeless.

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First Look -- The House passes aid packages for Ukraine and Israel, ending months of wrangling -- Congressional leaders pushed aside opposition from hard-right conservatives to complete the $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session. The Senate would still need to approve the measures in the coming days.

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On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over guns -- A quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of guns, safety, health, and freedom.

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First Look -- Some Black Chicagoans question help for migrants. Others say, it's our turn to welcome. -- Chicago has spent more than $300 million to handle an influx of South American migrants. Some Black residents wonder why their needs haven't been given the same urgency while others hear echoes of past bigotry.

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Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, Israel -- Lawmakers face growing political pressure from their parties over aid to Israel and Ukraine. Some say politics have obscured serious security debates.

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First Look -- Mexico's water has long grown Texas sugar and oranges. But the tap is running dry. -- Mexico is struggling to provide water for Texas farmland due to a severe drought – a failure on Mexico's part to fulfill its end of a 1944 treaty. As a result, the last Texas sugar mill has shuttered as Mexico City residents go without tap water.

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First Look -- New report on Maui fire details firefighters' bravery, but also a lack of planning -- In 2023, a Maui fire killed 101 people despite heroic actions from firefighters, one of the deadliest wildfires in the United States to date. A new report looks at what could have been different and honors the efforts of those who responded.

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Schools and an immigrant influx: What it takes to educate all children -- In an election year where immigration is a top issue, how are public schools managing a sharp rise in students?

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First Look -- Australia sees surge in public violence despite tough gun laws. Some blame extremism. -- Australians are demanding answers after a deadly knife attack in a Sydney mall and a stabbing during a church service. Some locals argue that tough gun laws prevented a deadlier attack. Others worry religious extremism is rising unchecked.

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First Look -- Is it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests. -- The University of Southern California has canceled its valedictorian's commencement speech. She says she was censored for being pro-Palestinian as Jewish groups alleged her bias. University officials argued they were motivated by public safety concerns.

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