Oct 30 Biden administration moves toward a narrower student loan relief targeting groups of borrowers By Collin Binkley, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected by the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 6:27 Israel-Hamas war leads to increase of antisemitic threats on college campuses By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens In the U.S., fears are rising among Jewish Americans as reports of antisemitic incidents have increased since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. In response, the White House is unveiling new plans to combat antisemitic attacks at schools and college… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 8:18 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the latest shakeups among GOP presidential contenders By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the 2024 presidential field continuing to take shape with former Vice President Mike Pence exiting the… Continue watching
Oct 30 Lewiston mass shooter had numerous run-ins with authorities, showed warning signs long before shooting By David Sharp, Robert F. Bukaty, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Those same authorities are also facing growing scrutiny over how the shooter was able to keep his guns and remain on the street despite exhibiting signs that he might commit violent acts. Continue reading
Oct 30 Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says By Associated Press The agency says consumers should stop using the products immediately and avoid purchasing any found in pharmacies and other stores. Continue reading
Oct 30 Venezuela’s high court suspends the opposition’s primary election process, including its result By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press The court on Monday ruled the opposition's Oct. 22 contest may be in violation of the law. It was not immediately clear whether the suspension would effectively result in the nullification of the contest. Continue reading
Oct 30 Former North Dakota lawmaker charged with flying to Prague with intent to rape a minor By Jack Dura, Associated Press The four-page indictment against former state Sen. Ray Holmberg also charges him with one count of receiving images depicting child sexual abuse. The indictment was filed Thursday in federal court in North Dakota. Continue reading
Oct 30 A federal judge reimposes a limited gag order in Trump’s 2020 election interference case By Alanna Durkin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Judge Tanya Chutkan on Sunday reimposed an order barring the Republican ex-president from making public comments targeting prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses. Continue reading
Oct 30 Threats to Jewish Cornell University students in online discussion board provoke police investigation By David Bauder, Brian P. D. Hannon, Associated Press Cornell University administrators have dispatched campus police to a Jewish center after threatening statements against Jewish students appeared on a discussion board. Continue reading
Oct 30 Former police officer who fired into Breonna Taylor’s apartment in flawed, fatal raid goes on trial again By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press Brett Hankison is charged with violating Taylor's civil rights during the botched 2020 raid. The trial will mark a second attempt by prosecutors to convict Hankison for his actions on the night Taylor was shot to death by police. Continue reading