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May 11, 2025 at 4:30 am

Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first

Democrats will pick their next presidential nominee in 2028, but before that happens, the party will have to decide which state gets to go first...

May 8, 2025 at 9:08 pm

Freed Palestinian student accuses Columbia University of inciting violence VIEW

A Palestinian student arrested as he was about to finalize his U.S. citizenship is accusing Columbia University of eroding democracy with its handling of protests...

May 7, 2025 at 9:08 pm

Released Palestinian student helps launch immigrant legal aid initiative in Vermont VIEW

A Palestinian student arrested during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship has helped launch an initiative to help other immigrants facing deportation in Vermont.

May 2, 2025 at 9:44 pm

Harassed by Assassin’s Creed gamers, a professor fought back with kindness

A Dartmouth College professor who worked as a consultant on the latest Assassin's Creed video game ended up getting harassed by gamers.

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Mohsen Mahdawi speaks outside the courthouse after a judge released the Palestinian student activist on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Burlington, Vt. (AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) vtas103 vtas103

April 30, 2025 at 7:39 am

A Palestinian student at Columbia is freed after his arrest at a citizenship interview

A judge has ordered the release of a Palestinian man who was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship.

April 29, 2025 at 9:06 pm

A woodpecker has invaded a Massachusetts neighborhood. Residents are taking it in stride VIEW

During the War of 1812, residents of Rockport, Massachusetts, hurled rocks at British soldiers using their stockings as slings.

April 28, 2025 at 9:22 am

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend VIEW

A digital forensics expert at Karen Read’s second murder trial acknowledged Tuesday that data from her car doesn’t necessarily confirm it was involved in a...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, Sunday April 27, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha) NHRS103 NHRS103

April 27, 2025 at 4:51 am

JB Pritzker calls out ‘do-nothing’ Democrats for failing to push back against Trump VIEW

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is speaking at a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire as he continues to build his national profile.

April 25, 2025 at 1:36 pm

WA among states suing Trump administration over push to end DEI in schools

Washington is among 19 states suing the Trump administration, challenging directives to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools.

April 24, 2025 at 1:52 pm

April showers bring ‘dirty rain’ to New England after storm absorbs desert dust 2,000 miles away

April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but the light rain that fell across New England recently brought dirt from across the country instead.