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

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Is Trump’s deployment of federal troops in California legal?

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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?

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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?

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by Tanner Stening
The book "Between Medicine and Criminology" stands upright on outdoor stone steps.

New book from Northeastern professor looks at history of groundbreaking criminology study

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by Erin Kayata
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Supreme Court set to rule on five big cases as term winds down over the next few weeks

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by Tanner Stening
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Policing is about more than law enforcement, researcher says, it’s about who gets to be human

by Cody Mello-Klein
Karen Read sits at the defense table during her murder trial, where digital forensics and cellphone evidence are central to the case.

Will digital forensics clear Karen Read — or seal her fate in the death of John O’Keefe?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
Karen Read sitting in court listening to a person speak out of frame.

Does a Karen Read retrial benefit the prosecution or the defense? Northeastern expert explains

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by Cyrus Moulton
Three people marking their ballot while voting.

Will the SAVE Act protect the integrity of voting or make registration too difficult? Northeastern experts explain

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by Erin Kayata