Politics Jul 24 Columbia University makes deal with Trump administration, agrees to pay more than $220 million to restore federal funding The agreement was made to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus.
Nation May 16 Man convicted of stabbing author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison During the trial, the 77-year-old author was the key witness, describing how he believed he was dying when a masked attacker plunged a knife into his head and body more than a dozen times as he was being introduced at…
Nation Feb 21 New Jersey man convicted of attempted murder in stabbing of Salman Rushdie A New Jersey man was convicted Friday of attempted murder for stabbing author Salman Rushdie multiple times on a New York lecture stage in 2022.
Nation Dec 02 Great Lakes region hit with new round of heavy snow with more possible this week Parts of the Great Lakes region are seeing new snow and face the prospect of even more this week after U.S. travelers battled harsh weather to get home after Thanksgiving.
Nation Aug 24 Fauci recovering at home after being hospitalized with West Nile virus, spokesperson says Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, spent time in the hospital after being infected with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson confirmed Saturday.
Arts Jul 24 Author Salman Rushdie’s attacker charged with supporting militant group Hezbollah A three-count indictment unsealed in federal court in Buffalo on Wednesday charges Hadi Matar with attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon and backed by Iran.
Nation May 03 Nearly 2,200 arrested in pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses as police clear NYU encampment Police have moved in to clear an encampment at New York University at the request of school officials, the latest development in weeks of pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses nationwide that have resulted in nearly 2,200 arrests.
Nation Apr 28 Anti-war protesters dig in on campuses across the U.S. as universities, police take action Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war woke up in tents at college campuses nationwide Sunday morning planning more protests demanding that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies accused of enabling the conflict.
Education Mar 28 Schools in the path of April’s solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment Some schools in or near the path of totality also are organizing group viewings for students to experience the awe of daytime darkness and learn about the astronomy behind it together.
Nation Jan 16 Schools closed, flights grounded as dangerously cold temperatures sweep across U.S. The storms and frigid temperatures affected everything from air travel to NFL playoff games to Iowa's presidential caucuses, and were also the cause of several deaths around the country.