Nation and World
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Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza
May 02, 2024 10:54 am - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday defended the right to protest but insisted that “order must prevail” as college campuses across the country face unrest over ...
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‘What have we done?’ Lawyer describes shock at possible role in Trump's 2016 victory
May 02, 2024 9:13 am - NEW YORK — A lawyer who negotiated a pair of hush money deals at the center of Donald Trump's criminal trial recalled Thursday his “gallows humor” reaction to Trump's 201...
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One thing is already clear at Trump’s N.Y. trial: Nobody liked Michael Cohen
May 02, 2024 8:01 am - NEW YORK — In the first weeks of testimony at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, witnesses have offered extensive evidence against the former president, describing in detai...
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Experts fear ‘catastrophic’ college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout
May 02, 2024 6:58 am - WASHINGTON — The last thing standing between Ashnaelle Bijoux and her college dream is the FAFSA form — a financial aid application that's supposed to help students go to...
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At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. campuses, AP tally shows
May 02, 2024 6:55 am - LOS ANGELES — At least 200 people were arrested at UCLA Thursday, bringing the nationwide total of arrests to more than 2,000 at dozens of college campuses since police c...
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Northwestern University’s deal with student protesters showcases one school’s approach
May 01, 2024 1:03 pm - For five days, the shouts of student protesters and supporters rang out from Northwestern University’s Deering Meadow as they joined demonstrations against the Israel-Ham...
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Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
May 01, 2024 12:44 pm - BOCA RATON, Fla. — Florida's ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant, went into effect Wednesday, and some docto...
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United Methodists repeal long-standing ban on LGBTQ clergy
May 01, 2024 11:11 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s long-standing ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowe...
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Blinken in Israel seeks cease-fire and hostage deal to stave off Rafah move
May 01, 2024 11:02 am - JERUSALEM — Secretary of State Antony Blinken, visiting Israel on Wednesday at a moment described by U.S. officials as the last chance to head off a new surge of fighting...
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Pro-Palestinian banners. Blazing Olympic rings. Workers' May Day rallies confront turbulent times
May 01, 2024 10:53 am - ISTANBUL — Workers and activists around the world marked May Day with protests Wednesday over the pressure of rising prices and calls for greater labor rights. Pro- Pales...