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Oxford shooter transferred to protective custody unit in northwest Michigan
DETROIT — The Oxford High School shooter has been transferred to a protective custody unit in northwest Michigan, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
Ethan Crumbley, who was convicted of killing four students ...Read more
Kamala Harris kicks off economic tour with Atlanta visit
ATLANTA — As Vice President Kamala Harris’ convoy rolled through downtown Monday, it swung by the Atlanta University Center where generations of Black students have earned higher education degrees.
From there, she ...Read more
Columbia University deadline for students to leave pro-Gaza encampment comes and goes
NEW YORK — Talks have stalled between Columbia University students and officials to clear the pro-Gaza encampment on campus, prompting the administration to threaten disciplinary action for any students who did not leave...Read more
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly prevails in tax cut showdown as veto override fails by one vote
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly prevailed on Monday in a showdown with the Legislature over tax cuts, as supporters failed by a single vote to enact a vetoed plan she warned was too expensive.
The plan’s failure ...Read more
Student protests over Gaza war are forcing U.S. universities to face 'impossible' demands
There’s no compass to navigate these troubled waters of university unrest.
At Columbia and Yale, college officials forcibly dismantled pro-Palestinian encampments and arrested dozens. But the encampments already are ...Read more
'A coup.' Missouri lawmakers dismiss ethics complaint against top House Republican
The Missouri House Ethics Committee on Monday voted to dismiss a complaint of ethical misconduct against House Speaker Dean Plocher despite an attempt by its chair to point out the top Republican’s alleged obstruction of...Read more
Biden approves disaster declaration for Washington state after January storms
SEATTLE — President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration Sunday for several Washington counties following the January winter storms that caused widespread flooding, landslides, downed trees and power outages...Read more
Tesla soars on tentative China approval for driving system
Elon Musk’s quick visit to China paid immediate dividends, with Tesla Inc. receiving in-principle approval from government officials to deploy its driver-assistance system in the world’s biggest auto market.
The U.S. ...Read more
Ralph Yarl's family sues Andrew Lester, homeowners association in wake of teen's shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The mother of Ralph Yarl on Monday filed a lawsuit on her son’s behalf against Andrew Lester and his homeowners association related to the shooting in April 2023 that left the teen severely injured. ...Read more
TikTok, Tesla are just the start of US-China clash over Big Data
The U.S. push to ban TikTok marks a new phase in its approach to data security that could eventually impact everything from electric vehicles to health care, reshaping trade relations between the world’s biggest ...Read more
Ex-Miami cop lied to get $246,000 in PPP loans during the pandemic, authorities say
MIAMI — A former Miami police officer was arrested Monday morning after investigators say he lied to authorities to get over $246,000 in loans meant to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, using the ...Read more
Sac State students, community members pitch tents on campus to protest Israel, war in Gaza
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Students and community members at Sacramento State initiated a demonstration on campus Monday in support of the Palestinian people amid the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
By Monday ...Read more
Deputies arrive at UC Irvine after protesters set up tents on campus
IRVINE, Calif. — As pro-Palestinian protests at UC Irvine grew Monday, about 30 Orange County Sheriff’s deputies set up for a potential response, some carrying batons and face shields.
To date, recent protests at the ...Read more
Florida deputies arrest 'potential serial killer' in slayings of two women
ORLANDO, Fla. — A “potential serial killer” paid to have sex with two women in separate incidents, then strangled them and dumped their bodies before being caught, Orange County Sheriff John Mina said Monday.
Carlos...Read more
International prosecution of Israeli or Hamas leaders wouldn’t bring quick justice − and even bringing them to court will be difficult
The International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders, as a result of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israeli civilians and Israel’s subsequent invasion of Gaza, according to ...Read more
Bob Bakish is ousted as CEO of Paramount Global
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish was ousted Monday after a bitter falling out with the media and entertainment company’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone.
The company, which owns CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV and the ...Read more
3 law enforcement officers killed, 5 wounded while serving warrant in east Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three law enforcement officers were killed and five others were shot and wounded Monday in east Charlotte, authorities said.
The U.S. Marshals service and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department ...Read more
Haiti's oldest newspaper forced to stop printing after armed gangs attack premises
As a united front of powerful armed gangs in Haiti continue to hold millions hostage and threaten the collapse of society, the ongoing attacks have claimed a new victim: the downtown Port-au-Prince premises of Haiti’s ...Read more
UC Berkeley's pro-Palestine encampment doubles in size, but administrators still aren't budging
BERKELEY — The number of tents pitched at a pro-Palestine encampment at UC Berkeley more than doubled over the weekend, but university officials say they’re not changing their approach.
Up to 60 tents were estimated ...Read more
California strikes deal for cheaper overdose-reversing medication
California struck up a new deal with Amneal Pharmaceuticals on Monday to bolster the state’s supply of the opioid overdose-reversing medication naloxone at a much lower price for schools, police departments and others ...Read more
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