May 02 How the current police response to anti-war campus protestors compares to those in the last century By Allen G. Breed, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press So far, there hasn't been violence like bombings and the Kent State National Guard massacre on protestors. Still, some still feel the situation is just one hair-trigger moment away from tragedy. Continue reading
May 02 Arizona’s Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions By Anita Snow, Morgan Lee, Associated Press Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall. Continue reading
May 02 Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding Francis Scott Key Bridge By Brian Witte, Associated Press As salvage efforts continue, authorities also announced late Wednesday they had recovered the body of a fifth person who died in the March 26 collapse. Continue reading
May 02 Police fire flash-bangs, detain protesters as they dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA By Ryan Pearson, Ethan Swope, Jake Offenhartz, Joseph B. Frederick, Associated Press Hundreds of protesters early Wednesday defied orders to leave and formed human chains as police fired flash-bangs. Some people were detained and bound with zip ties. Officers spent hours threatening arrests over loudspeakers if people did not disperse. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Lisa Desjardins on the future of Congress in a time of tension | UVA’s Jim Lehrer Lecture By News Desk PBS NewsHour Capitol Hill Correspondent Lisa Desjardins addressed the third annual James C. Lehrer Lecture at the University of Virginia's Miller Center. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 3:30 Violence erupts at UCLA, police clear occupied building at Columbia as protests intensify By Amna Nawaz, Alexis Cox, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako There were more arrests Wednesday at college campuses after demonstrations led to heated confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. The decision by college officials to call in police and when to do so has been debated in several states. Arrests… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 7:22 How colleges decide when to call in police to break up campus protests By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas Hundreds of protestors have been arrested across the country as demonstrations against the war in Gaza intensify on college campuses. For a closer look at when and how police are involved in these protests, Amna Nawaz spoke with Frederick Lawrence,… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 6:56 Mammograms should start at 40, task force recommends By Ali Rogin, Ian Couzens A key scientific panel updated its recommendations on breast cancer screenings and the changes could potentially save thousands of lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that all women start getting biennial mammograms at age 40. The previous… Continue watching
May 01 Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was overturned By Associated Press Prosecutors on Wednesday suggested locking in a date after Labor Day for the retrial. The 72-year-old disgraced movie mogul remains detained because of a 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles that netted a 16-year prison sentence. Continue reading
May 01 UCLA cancels classes after dueling protesters clash on campus over the war in Gaza By Stefanie Dazio, Ethan Swope, Jake Offenhartz, Joseph B. Frederick, Associated Press After a couple of hours of scuffles between demonstrators at UCLA, police wearing helmets and face shields slowly separated the groups and quelled the violence. The scene was calm as day broke. Continue reading