Harvard weighs its next moves amid the federal funding standoff
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DHS threatens to revoke Harvard’s eligibility to host foreign students amid broader battle over universities’ autonomy
By Taylor Romine, Nouran Salahieh, Hanna Park and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has significantly dialed up its pressure on…
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By Lauren Izso and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — A Palestinian militant group in Gaza released a video on Wednesday of Rom Braslavski, a…
Continue ReadingSudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has formed its own government as it marks two years…
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By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said he hopes Iran-backed Hezbollah can be disarmed this year, following an…
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By Chris Boyette, Emma Tucker and Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — Five students were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon at Wilmer-Hutchins High…
Continue ReadingJudge issues temporary restraining order against deportation of more than 100 international students whose visas were revoked
By Rafael Romo, Nick Valencia and Chris Youd, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — A judge on Friday issued a temporary restraining order in the case of more…
Continue ReadingUS pastor rescued ‘miraculously unharmed’ by South African police after gun battle with kidnappers
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — An American preacher who was taken hostage by armed men while preaching a sermon in a South African township…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 16: Town halls, Deportation, Pennsylvania fire, Autism, Drones
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CNN, COURTESY ONDINE GALVEZ SNIFFIN Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Four Russian journalists were sentenced in a Moscow court on Tuesday to more than…
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CNN Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Four Russian journalists were sentenced in a Moscow court on Tuesday to more than five years in a penal colony…
Continue ReadingUK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN London (CNN) — The United Kingdom’s highest court ruled that the legal definition of “woman” excludes trans women,…
Continue ReadingHarvard researchers say they might have to lay off workers and euthanize research animals due to funding freeze
By Taylor Romine, Lex Harvey, Chris Boyette and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Harvard University professors are grappling with difficult –…
Continue ReadingSuspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home targeted the governor for his views on war in Gaza, warrant says
By Danny Freeman, Amanda Musa and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s…
Continue ReadingPeru’s former first lady flees to Brazil for asylum after she and ex-President Humala sentenced to prison
By Mauricio Torres, Jimena De La Quintana, Ivonne Valdés and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Peru’s former First Lady Nadine Heredia has fled to…
Continue ReadingFAA tests drone detection equipment in New Jersey after unexplained drone sightings in the state last year
By Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is testing systems to detect drones in New Jersey, after a series…
Continue ReadingEcuador ‘would love to have US forces’ helping in gang crackdown, president says
By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador has talked to the United States about receiving support in its battle against criminal gangs, President…
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CNN By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador has talked to the United States about receiving support in its battle against criminal gangs,…
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