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Karen Read is on trial for murder a 2nd time. Here's what to know about her case

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.
- Rachel Treisman
Casual Friday with Jane C. Hu and Marcus Harrison Green

Traffic deaths for pedestrians and cyclists are down, but that didn’t stop rogue traffic enforcement on Capitol Hill. The Seattle waterfront got a toilet glow up with a $2 million dollar price tag. And we had a thunderstorm this week, with a little less drama than predicted. Journalists Jane C Hu and Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.
- Patricia Murphy
A major earthquake kills at least 144 people in Myanmar

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 144 people near the epicenter in Myanmar and injured hundreds more. In neighboring Thailand, several were killed when a high-rise tower collapsed.
- Scott Neuman
As protections expire, Ukrainians who escaped war face an uncertain future

A U.S. immigration program allowed hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians to escape war. As Trump decides whether or not to renew it, recipients fear being deported.
- Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
U.S. sees large rise in border seizures of eggs, while fentanyl rate falls

President Trump cites risks from fentanyl to justify tariffs on Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says interceptions of eggs are way up, compared to 63 fentanyl cases last month.
- Bill Chappell
Trump administration advances immigration crackdown on foreign student protesters

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that his department has revoked the student visas of hundreds of students so far, with plans to cancel more.
- Alana Wise
10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle emergency scenarios, from extreme weather to aggressive tailgaters.
- Malaka Gharib
How a Black kid made his dream of becoming a firefighter come true

As a kid, Robert Logan lived right down the street from a fire station. He would watch the fire engine pass by his house, and dream of riding that truck one day. Now, he is a decorated firefighter and he talks with a friend and colleague about what it took to make his childhood dream come true, as a Black firefighter.
- Halle Hewitt
Why Washington has turned its back on the World Trade Organization

The World Trade Organization has long served as the referee for global trade disputes. But recently, it has been sidelined by the U.S. and others, which means there's no referee to mediate the trade wars.
- Adrian Ma
Trump executive order seeks to 'restore' American history through Smithsonian overhaul

The "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" order removes "divisive, race-centered ideology" from Smithsonian museums, educational and research centers, and the National Zoo.
- Chloe Veltman

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