By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Nearly six months after Columbia University banned Khymani James, a Pro-Palestinian student activist, who said “Zionists don’t deserve to live,” the coalition that had apologized on his behalf rescinded its statement of regret – and advocated for armed resistance against Israel. “Last spring, in the midst of the encampments,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes is criticizing her Republican opponent in Connecticut’s hotly contested 5th Congressional District for not saying former President Donald Trump’s name. During Wednesday night’s debate, Republican George Logan would only say he supported the top of the ticket and was more focused on the needs of
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a motion late Wednesday accusing the government of leaking a video of the hip-hop mogul beating his former girlfriend and other evidence to the media, asking a judge to potentially bar the footage from a trial. The motion filed in the Southern
Continue ReadingBy Ubah Ali Click here for updates on this story CASTLE ROCK TOWNSHIP, Minnesota (WCCO) — After a decade of delays, legal woes and vandalism, Minnesota’s first Muslim-exclusive cemetery broke ground on Tuesday in the south metro. The 72 acres of land were purchased in 2014 by the Al-Maghfirah Cemetery Association in Castle Rock Township
Continue ReadingWCCO, CAIR-MN, CNN By Ubah Ali Click here for updates on this story CASTLE ROCK TOWNSHIP, Minnesota (WCCO) — After a decade of delays, legal woes and vandalism, Minnesota’s first Muslim-exclusive cemetery broke ground on Tuesday in the south metro. The 72 acres of land were purchased in 2014 by the Al-Maghfirah Cemetery Association in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees is warning that if pending Israeli legislation is adopted, all humanitarian operations in Gaza and the West Bank may “disintegrate.” That would leave hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in dire need as war rages. The leader of the agency known
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The first of over 2,000 evacuees in Beirut are boarding a Turkish military ship sent to provide aid to Lebanon and evacuate Turkish citizens and some foreigners from the country being hit by Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. The ship is part of a convoy that brought in 300 tons of
Continue ReadingBy Meredith Bruckner Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WWJ) — Disaster Relief at Work (DRAW) has been assembling emergency buckets for more than a decade. The buckets are tailored to contain exactly what residents need to clean up after a severe storm, and most of the items are donations. “We put the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Muni Long is out for revenge, but believes it won’t be accomplished through bitterness or malice, but through success. “Revenge,” the follow-up to her 2022 debut, picks up where the Grammy winner left off, fueled by the massive success of “Made for Me,” the viral, tenderhearted ballad which reached
Continue ReadingBy Derek James Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Move over Door Dash and Uber Eats, there’s a new food delivery service at the University of Minnesota, and this one doesn’t need a driver. A roving robot will now satisfy student’s cravings. Curiosity on the U of M campus grows as
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — The government of El Salvador says two of its migrants, including a 17 year-old, died when Mexican soldiers opened fire on the truck they were riding in last week. Another under-age migrant, an 11-year-old Egyptian girl, also died in the shooting along with her 18-year-old sister. A total of six migrants
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Vandergriff Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, Texas (KTVT) — Arlington police upgraded charges filed against a man accused of attacking a family after the Dallas Cowboys game. Rafael Ramirez, 32 years old, is now facing two counts of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, a second-degree felony. It’s a relief
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Colorful auroras could be visible in areas of the United States such as Alabama and Northern California — much farther south than they typically appear — on Thursday evening due to a powerful solar flare and coronal mass ejection released from the sun, according to the National Weather Service’s
Continue ReadingBy Doug Myers Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — A man who provided a running commentary while recording the sexual assault of a 14-year-old intellectually disabled girl on video has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, prosecutors said Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade sentenced Vincent Jerome Thompson,
Continue ReadingBy Tara Molina Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Surveillance video shows two men being shot and killed in a fast-food restaurant on Chicago’s Southwest Side—and an employee is now charged with the murders. The accused gunman in the shooting at the JJ Fish & Chicken on Western Avenue, Mehdi Medellel,
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La Pine Park and recreation no longer has board members or employees as the board members resign and employees are terminated during Wednesday morning meeting. Dozens were in person or via zoom for the emergency meeting as things got emotional and tense after the board member resigned. La Pine Park and Recreation cancelled all youth
Continue ReadingBy LARRY D. CURTIS Click here for updates on this story VERNAL, Utah (KSL) — A woman reported missing Monday was found dead inside her car Tuesday in the Vernal area. Roosevelt Police Department reported Kimberly Hyde missing on Monday, sharing a social media post from her husband. The post asked for help locating her
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in a storybook season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Edwin Díaz struck out Kyle Schwarber
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon residents at risk from heat and wildfire smoke-related health issues had more ways to receive air conditioners, air filters and other devices this year. Oregon Health Authority distributed more than 10,000 devices ahead of and during 2024’s extreme summer weather events through new Oregon Health Plan climate benefits and the
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators said Wednesday that air traffic controllers cleared an Alaska Airlines jet to take off from Nashville last month after telling pilots of a Southwest Airlines jet to cross the same runway. Pilots of the Alaska plane aborted their Sept. 12 takeoff at Nashville International Airport, applying the brakes so hard that
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