Derrick Harmon’s mother dies after Steelers draft him on ‘bittersweet’ night
The Steelers’ first-round pick calls his mother, Tiffany Saine, his “why,” after she fought through several brain surgeries and a stroke.
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Downtown L.A. Has Seen Its Share of Violence. Then Someone Went After Its Trees.
The authorities said a man used a chain saw to destroy more than a dozen trees in downtown Los Angeles, an attack that saddened and rattled residents and city leaders.
Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain
Officials in Kyiv plan to deliver their proposal to President Trump’s team, after rejecting a White House plan that would have given the Kremlin much of what it wants.
U.S. Restores Legal Status for Many International Students, but Warns of Removals to Come
Immigration officials signaled that the Trump administration would continue to pursue efforts to terminate the legal status of the students, despite a wave of legal challenges.
With Black Enrollment Down, Amherst College Faces an Identity Crisis
Amherst was known for its diverse student population. Now it is trying to save that legacy without violating the law.
Trump Directs Sons to Fire Trump Org. Lawyer Because of Harvard Ties
The move to dismiss William A. Burck underscored both the entanglements between Mr. Trump’s presidency and company and the degree to which he will look to target people he believes have wronged him.
From Book Bans to Canceled Lectures, the Naval Academy Is Bending to Trump
Even before the presidential election, the school began preparing for Donald Trump’s potential return to power. Now faculty members are resigning in protest.
Courts Block Trump From Withholding School Funds Over D.E.I., for Now
In three cases, federal judges paused the administration’s effort to cut off money from public schools with diversity and equity programs.
Government Notices to Migrants Fall Short of Due Process, Legal Experts Say
Venezuelan migrants were given English-only notices with limited time to file court challenges, according to a newly unsealed declaration.
Justice Dept. Policy Now Allows Pursuit of Reporters’ Records in Leak Inquiries
A new memo suggests that investigations may be launched not just for leaks of classified information, but where disclosures “undermine” Trump administration policies.