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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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

by Tanner Stening

Sadiq Khan walking through rows of cannabis plants.

London mayor supports decriminalizing cannabis, but is the US a ‘cautionary tale’ for drug reform?

by Patrick Daly

A large jet airplane stationary on the runway.

In accepting a luxury jet from Qatar, would Trump be violating the emoluments clause?

by Tanner Stening