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A side view of Jerome Powell speaking at a press conference.

Can Donald Trump legally fire Jerome Powell?

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by Tanner Stening
Jay Logsdon, center, an attorney representing Bryan Kohberger, second from left, standing in a court room speaking. In the background there is a screen with several people calling into the hearing.

The Bryan Kohberger plea deal without the victims’ families’ consultation is normal, says Northeastern expert

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by Erin Kayata
A court sketch of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, right, and defense attorney, Brian Steel, watch as the jury listens to instructions before deliberating in Combs' sexual misconduct trial in Manhattan federal court.

Diddy was acquitted of sex trafficking, but found guilty of other charges. What’s next for him?

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by Erin Kayata
Mount Rushmore depicted under a cloudless blue sky.

Is there anything actually stopping Donald Trump from carving his face into Mount Rushmore?

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by Tanner Stening
People gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court, with a pile of small American flags in the foreground and the courthouse under partial scaffolding in the background.

Supreme Court strikes down universal injunctions, punts on birthright citizenship

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by Cyrus Moulton
The Menendez brothers and their attorneys standing in court wearing suits and ties.

Why the Menendez brothers’ allegations of sexual abuse are being taken seriously more than three decades after they killed their parents

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A stylized TikTok logo appears blurry and distorted on a black background.

TikTok ban delayed for third time. Why Northeastern experts aren’t surprised

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by Cyrus Moulton
A woman embraces someone outside a courthouse as people and media gather around.

Karen Read trial ends with ‘mercy verdict,’ Northeastern law expert says

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by Cyrus Moulton
A person places flowers at a growing memorial site on the steps of a public building, surrounded by colorful bouquets, American flags and tribute signs.

Focusing on accused Minnesota shooter’s ‘hit list’ may inspire sympathy, copycats, Northeastern expert says

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by Erin Kayata
A woman raises her arms in front of a colorful mural during a Juneteenth celebration.

Can Trump cancel Juneteenth? Northeastern law expert explains why the president can’t, but some states can

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by Cyrus Moulton
People speak at podiums during a mayoral debate in New York City.

Is ranked choice voting a good electoral system? New York City could be a test case, experts say

by Cody Mello-Klein
Federal law enforcement shown in tactical gear.

Is Trump’s deployment of federal troops in California legal?

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by Tanner Stening