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Education

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

  • MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press

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

  • CBC English

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

  • LAURA UNGAR AP Medical Writer

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.

        Despite calls, Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

        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.

          Official: Officers involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave

          Official: Officers involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave

            A senior Department of Homeland Security official confirmed to CNN that officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota on Saturday have been placed on administrative leave. It is standard protocol for agents involved in shootings to be placed on administrative leave whil…

            U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics, stirring anger in Italy

            U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics, stirring anger in Italy

              U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel will help protect U.S. delegations at the Winter Olympics in Italy, a U.S. embassy source says, confirming local media reports and prompting anger among some Italian politicians.

              Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

              Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

                An edited image of civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong is raising new alarms about how the administration is blurring the lines between what is real and what is fake.

                Local News

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 8

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 8

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

                Tucson's Top Stories: April 8

                Tucson's Top Stories: April 8

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

                Arizona lawmaker claims interference in grand jury probe

                April 7 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Arizona Daily Star.

                2 young brothers killed, mom injured in Sierra Vista crash

                2 young brothers killed, mom injured in Sierra Vista crash

                Two young brothers were killed and their mom was critically injured Tuesday morning in a crash in Sierra Vista, police say.

                State & Regional

                Hobbs nixes linking contraceptive info with adoption info in schools

                Hobbs nixes linking contraceptive info with adoption info in schools

                PHOENIX — Arizona won't require schools and colleges that discuss contraception and sexually transmitted diseases to also tell the students about adoption.

                Iconic Route 66 turns 100

                Iconic Route 66 turns 100

                Known for its neon lights and roadside diners, Route 66 boasts a rich and complicated history that has lured motorists for generations.

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, pressed in the Tucson area Monday to spell out how he’ll handle the Colorado River's water crisis, said “nobody will be happy."

                GOP lawmakers move to bar Arizona from bringing wolf pups to state

                GOP lawmakers move to bar Arizona from bringing wolf pups to state

                PHOENIX — A Benson Republican lawmaker says Arizona lawmakers need to heed the lessons of a fairy tale when considering whether to preserve Mexican gray wolves. 

                Nation & World

                Home Depot declares we're halfway to Halloween, unveils Skelly upgrade

                Home Depot declares we're halfway to Halloween, unveils Skelly upgrade

                The calendar just flipped from March to April, but some retailers are already planning for holidays months away.

                Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says

                Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says

                Russian satellites have made imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike U.S. forces and other targets, according to a Ukrainian assessment.

                ICE arrested over 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

                ICE arrested over 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

                ICE arrested over 800 people following tips shared by airport security officials from the start of Trump's presidency through February — a figure far above what was previously publicly known.

                How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire

                How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire

                Trump, over the course of a day, went from threatening Iran with "annihilation" to proclaiming it had presented a "workable" plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire.

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                Tucson man dies in fall at Puerto Peñasco bar

                Tucson man dies in fall at Puerto Peñasco bar

                Arizona wants to be paid back for fighting grocery chains merger

                Arizona wants to be paid back for fighting grocery chains merger

                Faculty chair asserts U of A violates shared governance law

                Faculty chair asserts U of A violates shared governance law

                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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                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

                Provided
                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

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                Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                Contributor content. Learn how Into Action Recovery helps Arizona men break free from addiction with evidence-based residential care.

                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

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

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                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

                Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                A man linked to a stolen vehicle was shot and wounded during a stand off with police Monday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                A confrontation in the lobby of a Marana hotel in January that led to the shooting of an armed man by a Pima County Sheriff's Department detective was captured by surveillance cameras.

                Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                Increased police presence and traffic control will be in effect in Tucson Saturday for Arizona's Final Four game vs. Michigan near the University of Arizona and in downtown. 

                Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                A Tucson man linked to the theft of more than a half-ton of copper wire during a 2025 spree has been sentenced to five years in prison.

                Politics

                Hobbs nixes linking contraceptive info with adoption info in schools

                Hobbs nixes linking contraceptive info with adoption info in schools

                PHOENIX — Arizona won't require schools and colleges that discuss contraception and sexually transmitted diseases to also tell the students about adoption.

                Supervisors call on Nanos to answer about work history, discipline

                Supervisors call on Nanos to answer about work history, discipline

                Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has been asked by the Board of Supervisors to give them details about his work history, disciplinary action against a political foe and more information about the department's cooperation with ICE.

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, pressed in the Tucson area Monday to spell out how he’ll handle the Colorado River's water crisis, said “nobody will be happy."

                GOP lawmakers move to bar Arizona from bringing wolf pups to state

                GOP lawmakers move to bar Arizona from bringing wolf pups to state

                PHOENIX — A Benson Republican lawmaker says Arizona lawmakers need to heed the lessons of a fairy tale when considering whether to preserve Mexican gray wolves. 

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