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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos testifies during a hearing before the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee May 24, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Uproar Over Education Department Officials' Approach To Campus Sexual Assault

Defrauded students speak out against DeVos' regulatory walkback, and more in our weekly roundup.

The 1988 Carter High School football team won that year's Texas state championship. Filmmaker Adam Hootnick says, "For a lot of people, that's the top."

'What Carter Lost' Tells The True Story Of 'Friday Night Lights' Football Rivals

Carter High School is really an afterthought in Friday Night Lights — the thug-like football team that stole the state title. A new film follows Carter's rise to the top, and its fall from grace.

<em>Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts</em> asserted a teenage, feminist point of view.

Forebears: The Teenage Wisdom Of 'Lesley Gore Sings Of Mixed-Up Hearts'

Gore's impenetrable confidence singing emotionally complex songs humanized the image of the teen girl, adding an authoritative female teenage perspective to the Top 40.

Qatar Accused Of Supporting Terrorists; Nations Sever Diplomatic Ties

Three Gulf Arab states and Egypt cut diplomatic relations with Qatar, site of the largest U.S. air base in the Middle East. U.S. officials say the dispute will not affect the coalition against ISIS.

Tropical Storm Colin brought big waves to Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers, Fla., in early June. Given the threat of serious flooding, Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in the area.

Climate Change Complicates Predictions Of Damage From Big Surf

Earth's changing climate has made the quest to understand wave behavior more important than ever, scientists say. Rising seas, storm surge and dune and reef erosion all shape Florida's Gulf Coast.

Trader Richard Cohen wears a "Dow 21,000" cap as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

The Soaring Stock Market And Your Nest Egg

Stocks continue to be on an absolute tear lately, with the Dow topping 21,000. Investors wonder if the bulls will keep running. Experts offer tips on what to keep in mind and whose advice to trust.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order pertaining to historically black colleges and universities in the Oval Office.

Betsy DeVos' 'School Choice' Controversy; Historically Black Colleges And More

Here's NPR Ed's take on the top national education stories this week. The highlight: controversy surrounding a visit from black college presidents.

President Trump sought to fire the special counsel but acquiesced when the White House's top lawyer didn't go along. That doesn't mean Mueller is out of danger.

If Trump Sought To Fire Mueller But Didn't, Does That Mean Mueller's Safe Now?

President Trump elected not to press the White House's top lawyer when he wouldn't go along with firing special counsel Robert Mueller. But none of Trump's legal options are closed.

Senate Judiciary Panel Releases Documents Related To 2016 Trump Tower Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday released more than 2,500 pages of documents related to a 2016 Trump Tower meeting between a delegation of Russians and top Donald Trump aides.

White House economic adviser Gary Cohn and communications director Hope Hicks have both announced they are leaving the Trump administration in the coming weeks.

White House Staff Turnover Was Already Record-Setting. Then More Advisers Left

Senior aides have left the Trump White House at levels not seen in recent history, and the president has foreshadowed more departures to come.

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