Education Dept. Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into Harvard’s Legacy Admissions

The Harvard University campus last month. The Biden administration’s inquiry comes at a moment of heightened scrutiny of college admissions practices.

An inquiry into admissions preference for family of alumni and donors began after the Supreme Court’s decision last month limiting affirmative action.

Biden Takes His Battle for Democracy Case by Case

Protesters against the Israeli government’s judicial overhaul bill gathered at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel earlier this month.

President Biden’s decisions on when to speak out forcefully for democracy can prove tricky.

Warming Could Push the Atlantic Past a ‘Tipping Point’ This Century

The system of ocean currents that regulates the climate for a swath of the planet could collapse sooner than expected, a new analysis found.

How War Destroyed a ‘Long and Happy Marriage’

The conflict in Ukraine has split apart millions of families. The story of Andrii Shapovalov and Tetiana Shapovalova reveals how a couple’s bond can become a casualty.