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Fireworks Explode During Protests In Seattle

Seattle police officers intervened in anti-ICE protests on Wednesday following incidents where individuals set fire to a dumpster and fireworks were ignited. Authorities reported the detention of eight protesters in the city.

WA: Mayor Says City Won’t Cooperate With ICE

Mayor Bruce Harrell affirms the city's commitment to upholding residents' First Amendment rights, while civil rights advocates warn that the absence of state laws preventing ICE activities in Washington could jeopardize freedoms such as free speech.

LA, Other Major Cities Grapple With Protests Against ICE

Police began “mass arrests” of protesters after an emergency curfew came into effect for part of downtown Los Angeles. Marybel Gonzalez reports.

Video Shows Moment LA Police Detain People Amid Curfew

CNN's Nick Watt is on scene as LAPD officers began detaining people in downtown LA, amid ongoing curfew.

Trump Bans Or Limits Travelers From 19 Countries

A proclamation Trump signed yesterday evening bans travelers from 12 countries and restricts those from seven others.

Hear MIT Class President’s Speech That Got Her Banned From Graduation

MIT 2025 class president Megha Vemuri has been prohibited from attending the university's commencement ceremony and barred from campus until the event's conclusion following her Pro-Palestine speech.

WA: Feds Arrest 14 In Drug Trafficking Ring

Federal agents arrest 14 members of Seattle drug trafficking operation.

Health Minute: Why We’re Seeing More Tick-Borne Illnesses

The incidence of tick-borne diseases in the United States has surged, with reported cases increasing fourfold over the last twenty years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Experts suggest that the actual number of cases may be significantly higher due to underreporting. The CDC advises the public to take preventive measures to protect against these illnesses.

Trans High School Athlete Wins Events Amid Controversy

A transgender athlete, whose participation sparked a national controversy and a temporary rule change, took first place in two of her three events in the California High School Track and Field Championship.

Trump Pardons Former VA Sheriff

Trump pardons former Virginia sheriff shortly before prison sentence begins.

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Why School Has More Black Kids Thinking About Suicide

A new report highlights a severe mental health crisis among Black youth, exacerbated by systemic racism in educational environments. Nearly 40% of Black adolescents aged 13-17 have seriously contemplated suicide, with 16% having attempted it. Furthermore, 21% of Black students have reported racial trauma inflicted by teachers and school staff.