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Pro-Palestinian campus protesters face looming deadlines and risk of arrest
Hundreds of students have been arrested for participating in pro-Palestinian protests in recent days. And some schools, like Columbia and GW, have given them deadlines to dismantle their encampments.
A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a huge blow
Florida passed in 2023 one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, and now businesses struggle to find workers in several sectors of the economy
A Baltimore-area teacher is accused of using AI to make his boss appear racist
This wild case emphasizes the serious potential for criminal misuse of artificial intelligence that experts have been warning about for some time, one professor said.
Former tabloid publisher details actions on behalf of Trump ahead of 2016 election
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, told prosecutors he killed stories that potentially could have hurt Donald Trump during his run for the White House in 2016.
China's influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTok
Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a national security threat. But they haven't shared that evidence with the public.
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Entrepreneurial Swifties are selling crafty products inspired by Taylor Swift's music and style. Swift herself has been known to send notes and even homemade gifts to creative super-fans. -
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former federal prosecutor and Politico senior writer Ankush Khardori about former President Donald Trump's immunity claims.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Chris Marsicano of Davidson College in North Carolina about how higher education institutions might go about divesting from Israeli interests, as demanded by protesters.
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The 1980 classic starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lilly Tomlin as three women seeking revenge against their sexist boss. It made more than $100 million at the box office.
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Eminem released a teaser for a new album with an ominous title, "The Death of Slim Shady." The rapper made the reveal during the NFL Draft, which was held in his hometown of Detroit this year.
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The Supreme Court yesterday heard arguments into whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case focused on efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Albert José Jones was a senior in college when the club started the club. Now 93, he talks to fellow scuba diver and friend Jay Haigler about having a chance to dive all over the world.
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China blasted three astronauts into space on Thursday. The mission is part of an ambitious program which will help pave the way for China to put a person on the moon before 2030.
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The storied city of Venice, Italy, has begun charging fees for day trips by tourists.
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Florida Democrats see an abortion referendum on the ballot this fall as an opportunity to win some key races, against big challenges in a red state.
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The Chicago Bears kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft Thursday night with the first pick — USC star quarterback Caleb Williams. Long-suffering fans at a Soldier Field watch party were overjoyed.
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Authorities are being called to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college and university campuses across the U.S. — leading to mass arrests.
