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Biden’s latest student loan plan draws ire from GOP states

What’s happening: President Joe Biden announced new plan for student debt relief that would increase the number of borrowers eligible for relief to more than 30 million. The president wants to “give everybody a fair shot” and the “freedom to chase their dreams.” Biden’s plan >

Lawsuits: Biden has faced legal scrutiny over his attempts to cancel student debt. Eleven states, led by GOP Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, are suing the Biden administration over the SAVE federal student loan forgiveness plan. What to know>

Opposition: “We shouldn’t have to pay for those who took out a debt that they’re having difficulty repaying years later,” Kobach said during an appearance on NewsNation’s “The Hill.” “You have to look at the cost of college … You need to start thinking about things that push down the cost of college. That’s the core of the problem.” Watch interview >

Data: More than 45 million Americans have student loan debt, totaling more than $1.7 trillion. So far, the Biden administration has forgiven $143.6 billion for 3.96 million borrowers. Explore the facts >

RFK Jr.: Special counsel on Jan. 6 convicts would ‘restore peace’

What happened: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign sent a controversial email about the events of Jan.6. A spokesperson for Kennedy has since released a statement saying it was an “error” and doesn’t reflect the candidate’s views. Read more >

What RFK Jr. would do: If elected president, Kennedy said he would appoint a special counsel to determine whether the sentences of Jan. 6 convicts are appropriate, adding that he believes it would help “restore peace” and trust in the American government. Watch now > 

UConn drubs Purdue for 2nd straight title

2024 champions: A basketball beatdown. A coaching clinic. A double-digit domination. UConn won the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive year, beating Purdue 75-60.

Game recap: The Huskies are the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships. Tristen Newton scored 20 points for the Huskies, who won their 12th straight March Madness game — not a single one of them decided by fewer than 13 points. Discover more > 

Making history: UConn won its sixth overall title and joined the 2006-07 Florida Gators and the 1991-92 Duke Blue Devils as just the third team to repeat since John Wooden’s UCLA dynasty of the 1960s and ’70s. The 2024 Huskies are the sixth team to win all six tournament games by double-digit margins.

Timelapse videos show solar eclipse plunge US cities into darkness

What’s happened: Cameras in cities along the path of totality captured the moment that the total solar eclipse rolled wave-like over U.S. cities Monday, forcing street lights to turn on as darkness fell. Check it out >
 
Now what? Millions across the U.S. donned those special eclipse glasses before looking skyward to catch a glimpse at the natural phenomenon. But, now that it’s all said and done, what should you do with those glasses? Learn more >

Looked at the sun? For weeks, experts have been warning people not to look at the total solar eclipse without the proper safety gear. Did you listen? If you didn’t, you may suffer from solar eye damage, or solar retinopathy. What to do >

 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 👀

We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

• Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

• Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, face sentencing for their role in an attack that killed four students in 2021.

• Congress returns to Washington, and embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to sidestep an attempt to oust him from the leadership role.

• Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies to the Senate Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2025 Department of Defense budget.

• A court hearing is scheduled for Andrew Lester, a white Kansas City resident who has been charged with assault for shooting a Black teen who rang the wrong doorbell.

• A Missouri man convicted of killing his cousin and her husband in 2006 is scheduled to be executed.

• President Joe Biden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House ahead of a state visit.

NEWS ACROSS AMERICA

A person with a ticket matching all six Powerball numbers in Saturday’s $1.3 billion jackpot came forward Monday to claim the prize, Oregon officials said. Full report >

The mystery continues to deepen surrounding the disappearance of two Kansas mothers who vanished more than a week ago. Drone footage >

Worker crews have removed containers from the massive shipping vessel that slammed into a Baltimore bridge late last month. Full report >

A pack of wolflike dogs that police say have gone feral is on the loose in the Shingletown area in northern California. What to know >

A Wisconsin woman will ask for early release from a psychiatric institute, nearly a decade after she and another woman stabbed their classmate in an attempt to please the fictional character Slender Man. Explore the case >

A San Diego family has finally been reunited with their fur baby after it went missing over seven months ago. Where the dog was found >

Lightning and thunder weren’t enough to shake a mother eagle taking care of her eggs in West Virginia. Watch now >

Parkinson’s patients fight back against the disease, one punch at a time

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and some Oklahomans are working to knock out the symptoms one punch at a time during a boxing program specifically designed for those with the debilitating disease. Learn more >  

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