Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Tent Encampment at University of Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — The University of Chicago witnessed the clearing of a pro-Palestinian tent encampment on Tuesday after campus administrators deemed the protest to have crossed a line, causing growing concerns about safety. The encampment, which had grown to over 100 tents, was initially allowed by … Read more
Gov. New York Kathy Hochul says she regrets making rude comment that suggested black kids in the Bronx don’t know what the word “computer” means By being ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press May 7, 2024, 10:31 AM ET • 2 minute reading ALBANY, NY – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she regrets making a rude … Read more
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza. Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two semifinals in the Swedish city of Malmo. It and a second … Read more
The Return of Donald Trump to the Campaign Trail Amid Contempt of Court Charges FREELAND, Mich. (AP) — After being held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time, former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, denouncing the judge overseeing his hush money trial as “crooked.” Trump’s remarks in the … Read more
Haiti’s Transitional Council Appoints Fritz Bélizaire as Prime Minister A New Prime Minister Emerges as Haiti Battles Rising Violence PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — In an attempt to establish a stable new government amidst escalating violence, Haiti’s newly installed transitional council has selected former Sports Minister Fritz Bélizaire as the country’s prime minister. Bélizaire, a relatively … Read more
Protests are sweeping college campuses across the country as schools with graduation ceremonies next month resist demands to cut financial ties to Israel because of the Israel-Hamas war. Many campuses were largely quiet over the weekend but activists on both sides of the issue shouted and shook each other at dueling demonstrations Sunday at the … Read more
Student Arrests at Columbia University Sparks Nationwide Showdown over Free Speech Students at Columbia and Other Universities Suspended After Arrests at Gaza Solidarity Encampment A nationwide protest over anti-war demonstrations and free speech rights is unfolding at universities across the country. Students who participated in protests against the Israel-Hamas conflict at Columbia University and other … Read more
Hamas Offers Truce and Political Transformation The Islamist group is willing to lay down its arms and form a political party A top Hamas political official, Khalil al-Hayya, revealed that the group is open to a truce with Israel that lasts for five years or more. However, the conditions for this truce include the establishment … Read more
Israeli Military Intelligence Head Resigns Over Failures in Hamas Attack TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – The head of Israeli military intelligence, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, has announced his resignation, taking responsibility for the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7. This makes Haliva the first senior figure to step down over his role in … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) – A 12-person jury was seated Thursday in the impeachment of President Donald Trump. happy money testmoving the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of extraordinary testimony. The court quickly turned to selecting other jurors, with the process on track to end by the end of the week. … Read more