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Law

FBI raids happen in the early morning. Northeastern experts explain the reasons for the dawn surprise 

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by Tanner Stening
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Law

Can Gov. Abbott legally arrest Democratic state lawmakers for fleeing redistricting vote?

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by Tanner Stening
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World & National News

MLK files reveal deep FBI surveillance and ‘rich human story,’ Northeastern historian says

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Science & Technology

What’s behind the surge in mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey, Massachusetts and other states?

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by Cesareo Contreras
Two police officers stand outside at night near yellow crime tape while a police cruiser's red and blue lights flash in the distance.
Society & Culture

US homicides and violent crime overall are down significantly, according to FBI data

by Ian Thomsen
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Society & Culture

Former Northeastern University employee charged with staging hoax explosion on Boston campus

by David Nordman
Law

Why federal prosecutors may be pressed for time in the Mar-a-Lago investigation, even during these ‘very early stages’

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by Tanner Stening
Law

‘No grounds’ to unseal affidavit justifying raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, Northeastern law professor says

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by Tanner Stening
World & National News

Why hate crimes are underreported–and what police departments have to do with it

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by Tanner Stening

‘A paper cut for us is like a stab in the heart for them’

by Jason Kornwitz

The ‘roller coaster’ relationship between US, Russia

by Jason Kornwitz
Science & Technology

3Qs: Facial recognition is the new fingerprint

by Angela Herring