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Education

Millions in the US never finished college. With targeted help, reenrollments are ticking up

Millions in the US never finished college. With targeted help, reenrollments are ticking up

  • ALIA WONG Associated Press

While many leave college intending to return, few ultimately do. In recent years, however, colleges and local governments have gotten better at helping them get back on track.

Which college majors do grads actually love—and which would they skip?

Which college majors do grads actually love—and which would they skip?

  • ZMG - PennyGem

Veuer’s Elizabeth Keatinge tells us which college majors grads love and which they would pass on if they could do it again. 

Why being a first‑generation college student matters

Why being a first‑generation college student matters

  • USA Today - Vertical

Being first‑gen means being the first in your family to step onto a college campus — and carrying a whole lot of pride, pressure and possibility along the way.

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

  • JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press

Students say they don't always love the testing format, but many agree that it's effective.

Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

  • COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press

As the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role in policing discrimination in America's schools.

US Supreme Court Blocks California Transgender Student Privacy Protections

US Supreme Court Blocks California Transgender Student Privacy Protections

  • Cover Media - Shareable

The US Supreme Court has halted California laws that limit schools from sharing a student's transgender identity with parents without the child's consent. In a 6-3 decision, the court sided with Christian parents who argued the measures violated their constitutional religious and parental rights.

Professors in Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

Professors in Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

  • COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press

Asked about relationships that often endured for years, many have offered a similar response: Epstein had money to give, and they needed it.

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities stepping in to help

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities stepping in to help

    Immense disparities exist in whether parents across the country report their child as ready for kindergarten, new data from the National Survey for Children's Health shows.

    How to navigate the Epstein files

    How to navigate the Epstein files

      The U.S. Justice Department has released millions of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but how do you navigate that much material? Ashley Fraser breaks down how CBC’s investigative team is wading through the documents and searching the database.

      2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

      2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

        A new study suggests that babies can distinguish between objects at 2 months old, earlier than scientists previously thought.

        Ultra-Processed Foods May Heighten Cognitive Decline

        Ultra-Processed Foods May Heighten Cognitive Decline

          Some things are out of our control, like cognitive decline, but we can slow it down if we make the right choices. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.

          How to talk to kids about immigration, ICE and recent killings

          How to talk to kids about immigration, ICE and recent killings

            If you avoid the subject, kids can fill the gap with misinformation and worst-case scenarios they’ve conjured.

            Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

            Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

              She's one of the high-profile faces of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign.

              Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

              Despite calls, Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

                MINNEAPOLIS — Though President Donald Trump spoke to officials in Minnesota after federal immigration agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis, there was little evidence Wednesday of significant changes after weeks of harsh rhetoric and clashes with protesters.

                Local News

                Photos: Tucson International Mariachi Conference 2026

                Photos: Tucson International Mariachi Conference 2026

                Beginning in 1982, La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference celebrates 44 years with five days of mariachi and folklorico performances, workshops and celebrations through Sunday, May 3rd.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 30

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 30

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                Tucson's Top Stories: April 30

                Tucson's Top Stories: April 30

                Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                Tucson's mariachi weekend

                Tucson's mariachi weekend

                Tucson celebrates mariachi music this week with La Frontera's Tucson International Mariachi Conference.

                State & Regional

                Court rebuffs bid for more oversight of water use along San Pedro River

                Court rebuffs bid for more oversight of water use along San Pedro River

                PHOENIX — Arizona judges won't force state officials to determine if there should be greater state oversight of water use along the upper San Pedro River.

                AZ House approves GOP budget plan; showdown with Hobbs nears

                AZ House approves GOP budget plan; showdown with Hobbs nears

                PHOENIX — House Speaker Steve Montenegro says it's up to Gov. Katie Hobbs to reach for the phone if she wants a deal on the state budget.

                NASA chief: Make Pluto a planet again

                NASA chief: Make Pluto a planet again

                For two decades the icy world discovered in Arizona in 1930 has been the focus of debate over its planethood.

                Judge: Trump not entitled to Arizona's voter registration records

                Judge: Trump not entitled to Arizona's voter registration records

                U.S. District Court Judge Susan Brnovich has sided with Arizona in its effort to withhold certain voter data demanded by the Department of Justice.

                Nation & World

                Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone

                Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone

                Ukraine aims to intercept 95% of Russia's long-range drones, a campaign that could be vital to its ability to survive another year of war.

                House passes bill to fund DHS agencies including Secret Service, TSA

                House passes bill to fund DHS agencies including Secret Service, TSA

                In an abrupt afternoon vote Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a DHS funding bill, sending it to Trump's desk.

                US accuses Sinaloa governor of cartel ties

                US accuses Sinaloa governor of cartel ties

                Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that if the U.S. government presents sufficient evidence against Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha and others charged in the U.S. for ties to drug trafficking, the Mexican prosecutor's office will proceed according to the law.

                Wisconsin boy rescued from inside a claw machine

                Wisconsin boy rescued from inside a claw machine

                “We’ll get you, bud,” one of the firefighters says to calm the child. “What’s your name, bud?”

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                Arizona AG investigators seek to interview Hobbs in criminal probe

                Arizona AG investigators seek to interview Hobbs in criminal probe

                U of A investigating 3 fraternities for extreme hazing, hospitalizations

                U of A investigating 3 fraternities for extreme hazing, hospitalizations

                Court rules Arizona AG Kris Mayes illegally withheld information

                Court rules Arizona AG Kris Mayes illegally withheld information

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                5 Things to Know About Arizona’s Zero-Tolerance Driving Laws in 2026

                5 Things to Know About Arizona’s Zero-Tolerance Driving Laws in 2026

                Contributor content. Arizona takes DUI enforcement seriously, here are 5 things to know about their driving laws. 

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                Which Products Send the Most People to the Emergency Room?

                Which Products Send the Most People to the Emergency Room?

                Provided content. Read on for a list of products that send the most people to the emergency room. 

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                Understanding the Value of BPM Solutions in Modern Operations

                Understanding the Value of BPM Solutions in Modern Operations

                Contributor content. For any organization looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency, business process management (BPM) has become an essential.

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                Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                Tucson pastor ordered restored to competency to face criminal charges

                Tucson pastor ordered restored to competency to face criminal charges

                Pastor Isaac Noriega is incompetent to stand trial for failing to report child sexual abuse, a Pima County judge ruled. But he was ordered into a restoration-to-competency program.

                Man arrested in deadly 2008 Tucson shooting

                Man arrested in deadly 2008 Tucson shooting

                A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Tucson house party in 2008 that left one man dead and another paralyzed, police say.

                Man arrested in fatal Tucson robbery shooting

                Man arrested in fatal Tucson robbery shooting

                Two people are now in custody in connection with an armed robbery attempt in which investigators say the teen target fatally shot on alleged robbery and wounded a second.

                Authorities ID couple in apparent murder-suicide on Tucson area's NW side

                Authorities ID couple in apparent murder-suicide on Tucson area's NW side

                Authorities have identified a Tucson-area couple found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on the city’s northwest side. Deputies say they witnessed a 72-year-old man fatally shoot himself after allegedly shooting his wife, who was found nearby with critical injuries.

                Politics

                Court rebuffs bid for more oversight of water use along San Pedro River

                Court rebuffs bid for more oversight of water use along San Pedro River

                PHOENIX — Arizona judges won't force state officials to determine if there should be greater state oversight of water use along the upper San Pedro River.

                AZ House approves GOP budget plan; showdown with Hobbs nears

                AZ House approves GOP budget plan; showdown with Hobbs nears

                PHOENIX — House Speaker Steve Montenegro says it's up to Gov. Katie Hobbs to reach for the phone if she wants a deal on the state budget.

                Judge: Trump not entitled to Arizona's voter registration records

                Judge: Trump not entitled to Arizona's voter registration records

                U.S. District Court Judge Susan Brnovich has sided with Arizona in its effort to withhold certain voter data demanded by the Department of Justice.

                AI program delaying care to seniors, Arizona senators say

                AI program delaying care to seniors, Arizona senators say

                Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s AI program is delaying care to seniors, two Arizona senators say.

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