Columbia cancels in-person classes as protests sprout on U.S. campuses
Police have arrested over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia who had set up an encampment on the New York City campus. Read more
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Trump’s hush money trial begins with opening statements, first witness
A defense lawyer said Trump “was innocent” and that the case should never have been brought to trial. Read more
Celebrity fund for Maui wildfire survivors donates $60M
When Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launched the People’s Fund for Maui, they committed $10 million and asked others to join them. Read more
2 dead after Texas man drove stolen semitrailer into building
Cheryl Turner, 63, of Brenham was identified by state authorities as the second person to have died as a result of the crash. Read more
Yoko Ono to receive lifetime achievement award
The groundbreaking artist, filmmaker and musician is this year’s recipient of the Edward MacDowell Medal, an honor previously given to Stephen Sondheim and Toni Morrison among others. Read more
Israeli strikes on Rafah kill 22 as U.S. advances aid package
“In the coming days, we will increase the political and military pressure on Hamas because this is the only way to bring back our hostages and achieve victory. We will land more and painful blows on Hamas — soon,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement. He didn’t give details. Read more
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Moscow: 50 Ukrainian drones shot down; fires sparked at power stations
Fifty drones were shot down by air defences over eight Russian regions, including 26 over the country’s western Belgorod region close to the Ukrainian border. Read more
Tesla cuts U.S. prices for 3 of its electric vehicle models
The company cut the prices of the Model Y, a small SUV which is Tesla’s most popular model and the top-selling electric vehicle in the U.S., and also of the Models X and S, its older and more expensive models. Read more
3rd temporary channel opens for vessels at Baltimore port
The alternate channel, located to the northeast of the fallen bridge, is open to “commercially essential vessels,” port officials announced late Friday. Read more
A Chicago police officer is fatally shot overnight
Superintendent Larry Snelling told reporters the officer was going home and still in uniform, but wearing something on top of the uniform to cover it as is customary for off-duty officers. Read more
7 killed, 20 hurt after race car in Sri Lanka veers off track
Thousands of spectators looked on as the mishap took place during a race in the town of Diyatalawa in the tea-growing central hills, about 180 kilometers (110 miles) east of the capital Colombo. Read more
Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University
Dover police said officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. to a report of shots on the campus. Read more
15 suffer minor injuries at Universal Studios in California
Los Angeles County Fire Department units responded shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday to the theme park in Universal City, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of downtown L.A., the agency said in a social media post. Read more
1 dead after Japanese navy helicopters crash in the Pacific during training
The two SH-60K choppers were carrying four crew each and lost contact late Saturday near Torishima island about 370 miles south of Tokyo. Read more
Suspected drunk driver crashes into birthday party, killing 2 siblings
Three children and six adults with life-threatening injuries were taken to hospitals by two helicopters or ambulances. Read more
California rolls out free preschool, but child care challenges remain
Even when Pre-K lasts the whole school day, working parents struggle to find child care before 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m. Read more
Supreme Court to consider if cities can fine people for sleeping outside
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals largely found that it is unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside when there is not adequate shelter space. Read more
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse dies
The man, who police said recently traveled from Florida to New York, had not breached any security checkpoints to access the park. Read more
House votes for possible TikTok ban in U.S.
TikTok has lobbied hard against the legislation, pushing the app’s 170 million U.S. users to call Congress and voice opposition. House votes for possible TikTok ban in U.S. Read more
House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel
The whole package will go to the Senate, where passage in the coming days is nearly assured. Read more
Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee
The UAW is likely to face a tougher test as it tries to represent workers at two Mercedes-Benz plants in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Read more
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