Biden administration advises colleges on race and admissions decisions
The new legal guidance follows the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision striking down the use of race in admissions.
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The new legal guidance follows the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision striking down the use of race in admissions.
The administrative stay from Justice Samuel Alito will remain in place until August 8.
A look at how we got to Friday's decision and how big the student debt issue is in the United States.
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
Borrowers are now facing double whammy after high court rules against Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program.
Students, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, must be evaluated based on their experiences "as an individual — not on the basis of race."
Several college administrators indicated that the court's decision could create uncertainty and confusion regarding admissions procedures moving forward.
The South Carolina bill would have banned many pregnancies at conception, while the Nebraska bill would have done so at about six weeks.
The decision from the Supreme Court blocks lower court orders that would have restricted the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.
Rodney Reed is pushing for the belt used to strangle Stacey Stites to be tested for DNA. A federal appeals court will now consider the case.
Crow said he and his wife are "very dear friends" with Thomas and his wife, Virginia, since 1996, and have extended "hospitality" to them, as they have done to other friends.
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
A federal judge ruled the federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children can continue.
The court's three liberal justices dissented from the court's order turning away the appeal from inmate Andre Thomas.
The court's ruling could allow Reed's case to be reopened — or pave the way for his execution by lethal injection.
The Supreme Court begins its new term Monday, Oct. 3.
The Supreme Court has rejected an effort from gun right advocates to challenge the ban on bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire likes machine guns.
Mikeal Deshawn Archambault tweeted he was going to kill the justices after their decision in the Dobbs case last week.
The court "took a sledgehammer to one of EPA's most important tools," one climate advocate said.
Jackson will be sworn in on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to end constitutional protections for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation from all sides.
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
As the court ruled against abortion rights, Justice Clarence Thomas argued precedents on contraceptives and same-sex relationships could come next.
The case relates to lawsuits alleging that Texas's 2021 congressional and statehouse redistricting plans violated the Voting Rights Act.
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, agreed that the somewhat obscure section of the law violates the Constitution.
A mother's decades‑long love for the show led her family to a moment they'll remember forever.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
A family's celebration turned to tragedy as a mother's sudden medical emergency raised questions about preventable maternal deaths.
Storms are expected to move in late tonight with large hail and damaging winds possible.
Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.
A mother's decades‑long love for the show led her family to a moment they'll remember forever.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
Enter now for your chance to win a VIP tickets for two to Tamron Hall's Father's Day getaway.
A family's celebration turned to tragedy as a mother's sudden medical emergency raised questions about preventable maternal deaths.
Storms are expected to move in late tonight with large hail and damaging winds possible.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
Congressional Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers "through intermediaries, financial contributions, or other forms of influence."
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
CBS News Texas spoke with UTD head basketball coach Matt Grahn, who said the London trip was two years in the making, with help from family and friends.
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
