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Empty classrooms in Puerto Rico, and more in our weekly education news roundup.

Power has shifted again in one of Iraq's most ancient and pivotal cities — Kirkuk. Kurds have recently been on top there but now Arab leaders are in charge and residents are tense as they look ahead.

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that men and women hold similar views on abortion overall, but Republican women are more opposed to abortion rights than Republican men.

The House Judiciary Committee will hold antitrust hearings on big tech amid calls that new regulations or breaking up top companies is needed. But some wonder whether lawmakers understand the platforms.

President Trump's campaign bought the masthead ad on YouTube, an expensive ad buy that could reach many more voters than the debate.

Voters in four states have approved ballot measures to rein in partisan gerrymandering. In New Jersey, democratic lawmakers rejected a plan that would have given them an advantage in future elections.

House Speaker Paul Ryan says goodbye after three years in the top post. He rose to national attention proposing entitlement and tax overhauls, but leaves with a mixed legacy.

Captain Marvel blasted through an attempt to silence her this weekend, and had a $153 million opening.

In the late '70s, Ranking Roger left punk rock to join The Beat — later known as The English Beat. His presence helped it become one of the most unforgettable bands of the '80s.

The director of national intelligence also told a Senate panel that the threat of Chinese espionage will continue to be the biggest strategic challenge to the United States.