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College protests live updates: Encampments spread to Emory, Princeton, Northwestern and more
Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish students on the campuses have called the protests antisemitic and said they are scared for their safety. The student protests -- some of which have turned into around-the-clock encampments -- have erupted throughout the nation following arrests and student removals at Columbia University in New York City. Students at schools including Yale University, New York U
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Slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca's sister pleads for public to help in catching the killer: 'The pain is unbearable'
Describing her family's pain as "unbearable," the sister of slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca is pleading with the public to help investigators identify and catch a suspect who allegedly gunned him down and stole his gun and car as he arrived home from work. Huesca's sister, Lily O'Brien, said she had asked her 30-year-old bother to move across the country to be close to his nieces and nephews, but said he decided to stay in Chicago and protect his community. "He chose to stay here, whi
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Trump held his tongue on Ukraine aid. McConnell says it may have made the difference.
Former President Donald Trump has blown up his fair share of deals on Capitol Hill, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says Trump's decision to hold his tongue on a massive $95 billion foreign aid package -- including critical aid for Ukraine -- may have made all the difference in getting the legislation across the finish line. McConnell had staked his legacy on passage of a national security aid package Tuesday night, securing billions in aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, and to get i
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Gotham Whale, a New York City-based nonprofit, allows citizen scientists to assist in conservation efforts
A whale-watching excursion that embarks straight from New York City offers passengers an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle and assist in a much-needed conservation efforts for the marine mammal. Gotham Whale, and research education and advocacy organization based in Staten Island, collects data of sightings from whale-watchers and boaters throughout the New York Bight, which includes the coasts of Long Island and New Jersey. Danielle Brown, director of marine mammal research for Goth
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Trump immunity case live updates: Justice says immunity could turn Oval Office into 'seat of criminal activity'
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments Thursday on whether former President Donald Trump can be criminally prosecuted over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. The justices have taken up the monumental question of if, and if so to what extent, former presidents enjoy immunity for conduct alleged to involve official acts during their time in office. The high court's decision will determine if Trump stands trial before the November election on four charges brought by special coun
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US to withdraw troops from Niger after military deal revoked
The United States and Niger are discussing plans to withdraw American troops from the West African nation, ending more than a decade of U.S. military presence in the country. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed during Tuesday's press briefing that "discussions have begun between the United States and Niger for the orderly withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country."
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Teen births in US fall to record low, as overall total drops by 2%: CDC
The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday. In 2023, there were 3.59 million births recorded, a 2% decline from the 3.66 million recorded in 2022, according to the report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.
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Giuliani, Meadows indicted in Arizona fake elector scheme; Trump unindicted co-conspirator
Several former and current key aides to former President Donald Trump appear to be among those charged by the Arizona State Attorney General over their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes also announced charges against 11 named alleged fake electors and seven people whose names are redacted in the filing for their alleged role in efforts to subvert Joe Biden's 2020 victory in the state.
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Expanded so-called 'Don't Say Gay' education restrictions advance in Alabama
A bill aimed at furthering restrictions on discussions of "gender identity or sexual orientation" in public schools is progressing in the Alabama legislature, passing the state House on Tuesday. Current law states that classrooms in kindergarten through the fifth grade "shall not engage in classroom discussion or provide classroom instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with sta
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US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine to use against Russian invaders: Officials
The Pentagon confirmed Wednesday the U.S. had secretly provided Ukraine with a long-range Army Tactical Missile System that can reach deep into Russian-occupied areas -- or even strike more deeply into Russia itself, potentially provoking a response from the Kremlin, though America intends them only for use in occupied territory. The missiles, also known as ATACMS, have a maximum range of 186 miles. Ukraine first used them over the past week, two U.S. officials said.
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At Columbia, Speaker Johnson booed and heckled, calls on its president to resign if she can't 'bring order' to protests
During a visit to Columbia University on Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson joined his New York House Republican colleagues in calling on the school's president, Minouche Shafik, to resign unless she can improve what he called her failure to handle the anti-Israel protests on campus. In a news conference on the university's campus, Johnson said Shafik should step down "if she can't immediately bring order to this chaos." "As speaker of the House, I am committing today that the Congress will not b
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Arizona House votes to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban, with help of 3 Republicans
Three Republicans on Wednesday joined Democrats in the Arizona House to vote to repeal the state's controversial 1864 ban on nearly all abortions, which was revived by a court ruling earlier this month and which only includes exceptions to save the life of the pregnant woman. "I've known for a while that the votes were there, it just takes a lot of fortitude, a lot of spine," Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who sponsored the bill, told ABC News' Jaclyn Lee. Hamilton said she ha
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Michigan father 1st charged under new safe gun storage law after son shoots himself in the face
Michigan prosecutors charged a father for violating the state's newly enacted safe storage law after his son allegedly got a hold of a firearm and shot himself in the face in their home. Theo Nichols' 8-year-old son was in "extremely critical condition," at a Detroit hospital following the April 19 incident, police in Warren, Michigan, said at a news conference Wednesday. "In the wake of this tragic incident, we are reminded of the profound responsibility that comes with gun ownership," Macomb
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'So appalled': What witnesses told special counsel about Trump's handling of classified info while still president
In the summer of 2019, only hours after an Iranian rocket accidentally exploded at one of Iran's own launch sites, senior U.S. officials met with then-President Donald Trump and shared a sharply detailed, highly classified image of the blast's catastrophic aftermath. Worried that the image becoming public could hurt national security efforts, intelligence officials urged Trump to hold off until more knowledgeable experts were able to weigh in, the sources said.
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As Trump battles for 'absolute immunity,' question resurfaces about assassinating rivals
It was maybe the most memorable moment so far in Donald Trump's case for "absolute presidential immunity" -- and it could come up again at the U.S. Supreme Court in historic arguments on Thursday. The arresting question: Could a commander in chief order SEAL Team 6 to assassinate a political rival and not face criminal prosecution? The exchange took place at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington in January, where Trump took his immunity fight after the theory was flatly rejected by U.S. Dist
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Trump asks judge in Georgia election case to dismiss 2 more counts against him
Former President Donald Trump, in a court filing Wednesday, asked the judge overseeing his Georgia election interference case to dismiss two more counts against him. Trump's filing urges the judge to dismiss counts 15 and 27 of the indictment, which charge him with conspiracy to commit filing of false documents as well as the filing of false documents. The first charge relates to the so-called alternate elector plot, and accuses Trump and other defendants of mailing false documents related to
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Biden needles Trump over his hair and 'Mar-a-Lago values' as he addresses union
President Joe Biden on Wednesday needled rival Donald Trump, laying into the former president as he welcomed the North America's Building Trades Union's endorsement. … Because of you, in 2024 we're going to make Donald Trump a loser again! "So, it's either Scranton values or Mar-a-Lago values," Biden went on to say, drawing a contrast between his background and Trump's as he repeated an economic argument rolled out during campaign stops in Pennsylvania last week.
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Trump, Giuliani, Meadows are unindicted co-conspirators in Michigan fake elector case, hearing reveals
Former President Donald Trump, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows, and Rudy Giuliani are unindicted co-conspirators in the Michigan attorney general's case against the state's so-called "fake electors" in the 2020 election, a state investigator revealed in court on Wednesday. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged 16 Republicans last year with forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery for allegedly attempting to replace Michigan's electoral votes for Joe Biden with electoral
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Ramadan reimagined in 2024: Reporter's notebook
It was a very challenging time for many Americans, including Muslim Americans like me. The latter is what I saw this Ramadan, the Islamic holy month – but far louder and clearer than before. It was the first time I saw Muslim influencers, Muslim chefs, Muslim artists, Muslim business owners, Muslim entertainment industry employees, and Muslim community organizers enhancing and re-shaping celebrations, to meet a moment and an evolving Muslim American community.
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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for songs critical of regime
An Iranian court sentenced outspoken rapper Toomaj Salehi to death after his arrest over songs that criticized the government, his lawyer said Wednesday. "The primary court sentenced Toomaj Salehi to the harshest punishment, death, on the charge of 'corruption on Earth,'" Salehi's lawyer, Amir Raesian, said in an interview with Iranian news outlet Shargh Daily. The sentence by the Islamic Republic Revolution Court of Isfahan contradicted an Iranian Supreme Court ruling that said Salehi's case
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Luka makes Clippers look old, Suns are in big trouble & a funeral for Lakers | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Tom Haberstroh break down last night’s NBA Playoffs action and preview several games for tonight and tomorrow.
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Stock market today: US stocks tumble after Meta's reality check, soft GDP print
Meta's AI reality check has dented hopes for a Big Tech revival for stocks, with a GDP update showing the US economy grew slower than expected in the first quarter.
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NBA playoffs: Who's had the most impressive start to the postseason? Most surprising?
Our NBA writers weigh in on the first week of the playoffs and look ahead to what they're watching as the series shift to crucial Game 3s.
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The Fantasy Baseball Numbers Do Lie: Still hope for Josh Hader and struggling Astros?
Dalton Del Don examines stats that are likely warping our perception of some slumping fantasy baseball performers.
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Fantasy Baseball: Preview and strategy for end of Week 4
Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie offers up multiple key pieces of strategy for the final days of Week 4.
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Bengals All-Pro Trey Hendrickson reportedly joins Tee Higgins in requesting trade
Hendrickson is coming off a career-high 17.5-sack season.
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UPS and FedEx find it harder to replace gas guzzlers than expected
Shipping companies like UPS and FedEx are facing uncertainty in U.S. supplies of big, boxy electric step vans they need to replace their gas guzzlers.
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Retirement confidence in the US ticks up; new rule for financial advisers is set to start
Two-thirds of Americans reported that they feel confident they have enough money for a comfortable retirement, up a notch from last year.
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GDP: US economy grows at 1.6% annual pace in first quarter, falling short of estimates while inflation increases
The reading of first quarter economic growth comes at a crucial time as investors digest the potential impacts of the Fed holding interest rates higher for longer.
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The latest on bird flu: How it's spread, what it means for milk and eggs and more
Everything need to know about the spread of avian influenza, aka bird flu, in the U.S.
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Microsoft to report Q3 revenue as Wall Street looks for AI growth
Microsoft will report its Q3 earnings after the bell Thursday, as investors look for AI growth.
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Lions, Penei Sewell reportedly agree to 4-year, $112M deal that makes him highest-paid OT in NFL
The Lions are handing out extensions like they just pulled the winning lottery ticket.
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Stocks are sending mixed signals, but investors shouldn't 'lose faith now': Morning Brief
Investors face mixed signals from Wall Street — as well as a historical calendar that suggests some chop might be around the corner.
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The NBA Loser Lineup: What do non-playoff teams have to do to move the fantasy basketball needle in 2024-25?
With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus examines the teams that are on the outside looking in to see what could bring better results next season.
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Pro-Palestinian protests spread as more than 100 arrested at Emerson College, University of Texas at Austin. Here's what's happening.
Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments are springing up at numerous colleges, leading to arrests and heightened security concerns. Here’s what's happening.
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How we make £20,000 a month from ‘live commerce’ on Whatnot
Livestream shopping is taking off in the UK, with experts predicting it will account for 10-20% of all e-commerce by 2026.
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I'm a shopping editor, and here's what I'm grabbing from Lululemon's We Made Too Much section
Don't miss this rare opportunity to scoop up fantastic finds for way less.
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Code red: Heat had extra fuel against Celtics in Game 2, even series with fiery win
This was supposed to be the league's most lopsided series. Miami's talent gap against the 64-win Celtics seemed insurmountable. Oh, how the tables have turned.
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2024 NFL Draft Care/Don't Care: Minnesota's QB conundrum, the WR bonanza and more
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon reveals his final thoughts on the eve of the 2024 NFL Draft, including what the Vikings will do at the most important position.
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Walgreens launches specialty pharmacy unit to compete in new PBM era
Walgreens is launching new services and consolidating specialty services to compete in the pharmacy benefits management (PBM) space.
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Intel to report Q1 earnings as Wall Street eyes AI and foundry growth
Intel will report its first quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday, as investors look for signs of growth in the company's AI and foundry segments.
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The Cheap Seats: Which pitchers could surpass 200 IP, when to trust a reliever and more
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski talks pitching, The Sopranos and more in his latest mailbag.
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Is UK's worst ever rain linked to 'scary' unexplained warming of Atlantic?
The Atlantic's sea temperature has been getting warmer for 13 months, but scientists don't know why - nor if it's linked to the UK's record wet weather.
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At 73, Tony Danza says getting older is like ‘living in a bad neighborhood’ — “anything could happen.’ Here’s how he stays in shape.
The actor and singer gets real about aging after recently celebrating a birthday.
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Shoppers compare this tummy-control bodysuit to Skims — and it's currently just $30 (nearly 40% off!)
This bestselling shapewear smooths, lifts and compresses — all at a deep discount.
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'You LOVE to see it': Robert Griffin III, Johnny Manziel, many others congratulate Reggie Bush on Heisman
So many people were happy to see Bush get his Heisman back.
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Nissan reveals four sedan and SUV concept cars at Beijing Auto Show
Nissan just debuted four new concept cars at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, with two being sedans and the other two being SUVs.
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FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to restore net neutrality protections. Under those rules, ISPs are not allowed to throttle access to specific sites or charge streaming services for faster service.
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Letting agent chases grieving family for rent 'owed' after son's suicide
Labour MP Helen Hayes said two of her constituents in south London were pursued for cash by a letting agent after their son had died.
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American workers are slowly regaining power
New worker protections, expanding labor unions and a strong job market are finally helping the typical worker get ahead. Americans aren't feeling it.
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