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How Universities Cracked Down on Pro-Palestinian Activism

Stricter rules and punishments over campus protests seem to be working. Universities have seen just under 950 protest events this semester, compared with 3,000 in the spring.

Published: 2024-11-26 01:53:26

Judge Delays Hearing on Menendez Brothers’ Bid for Early Release

A hearing scheduled for mid-December was pushed back to Jan. 30 so the judge and the new L.A. district attorney could have time to review filings in the case.

Published: 2024-11-25 23:38:13

New Mexico City to Pay $20 Million to Family of Woman Shot by Police

New Mexico has among the highest rates of killings by police officers in the U.S., and officials are trying to reduce the number of deadly encounters.

Published: 2024-11-25 19:04:25

Former Kentucky Sheriff Arraigned on Murder Charge in Judge Shooting

The former sheriff, Shawn Stines, was indicted last week after a local judge was shot to death in his chambers in September.

Published: 2024-11-26 02:54:07

TikTok Influencer Arrested After Allegedly Documenting Stolen Item

Marlena Velez, 22, stole the items by scanning false bar codes in the self-checkout to make the items cheaper, the police said.

Published: 2024-11-26 04:08:04

Top Trump Aide Accused of Asking for Money to ‘Promote’ Potential Appointees

President-elect Donald J. Trump ordered the investigation by his legal team into Boris Epshteyn, a powerful figure in the transition. Mr. Epshteyn denies the allegations.

Published: 2024-11-26 03:59:44

End of Trump Cases Leaves Limits on Presidential Criminality Unclear

Donald J. Trump is set to regain office without clarity on the scope of presidential immunity and with a lingering cloud over whether outside special counsels can investigate high-level wrongdoing.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:11:46

Biden White House Holds Up U.S. Contribution to Anti-Doping Agency

The administration is pressing the World Anti-Doping Agency to allow an outside audit after it failed to suspend Chinese swimmers for positive tests.

Published: 2024-11-26 02:22:04

Florida Woman Who Fatally Shot Black Neighbor Gets 25 Years in Prison

Susan Lorincz, who shot Ajike Owens, was convicted of manslaughter. The case prompted national outrage.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:08:55

Driver Kills 3 Florida Deputies in a ‘Gut Punch’ to Palm Beach County

Thee members of the motorcycle unit at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office were struck by a driver on Thursday. Two died that day, and a third who had been in critical condition died on Monday.

Published: 2024-11-25 23:55:00

The Vice-Presidential Curse

Incumbent vice presidents running for president face unique challenges — and have a poor track record in elections.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:00:03

Judge Allows San Jose State Transgender Volleyball Player to Compete

A federal judge ruled that the player, who is at the center of a controversy over transgender athletes, can participate in a women’s volleyball conference tournament this week.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:02:20

Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss Trump’s Jan. 6 and Documents Cases

The special counsel effectively brought to a close the Justice Department efforts to hold Donald J. Trump accountable in the election and classified documents cases.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:49:12

Biden Pardons Turkeys for the Last Time as President

Setting aside politics, the president used the lighthearted ceremony to thank the nation one more time for the opportunity to serve.

Published: 2024-11-25 20:21:25

Mitch McConnell Is Ready to Pick His Own Fights After Senate Leadership

The longest-serving Senate leader is relinquishing his post in the next Congress and planning to use his influence in ways that could put him at odds with President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:16:41

Devoted Aide Who Keeps Good News Flowing Will Follow Trump to the White House

Natalie Harp, a 33-year-old former anchor on a right-wing cable show, is poised to become the gatekeeper for information to and from the president.

Published: 2024-11-25 23:19:44

Bishop T.D. Jakes Recovering From ‘Health Incident’ During Sunday Sermon

Bishop Jakes received immediate medical attention and is now “stable and under the care of medical professionals,” according to the Potter’s House, his megachurch.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:43:46

Democrats Rush to Regroup in the Southern Battlegrounds

With critical races in Georgia and North Carolina just two years away, the party is soul-searching on a time crunch.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:32:07

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Envoy, Has Ties to Oil-Rich Nations

Steve Witkoff’s involvement with two sovereign wealth funds as he bought and then sold Manhattan’s Park Lane Hotel demonstrates the potential conflicts his new role will present.

Published: 2024-11-25 21:44:57

Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump’s Blue-Collar Promise?

The president-elect has named wealthy financiers for key economic positions, raising questions about how much they will follow through on promises to help the working class.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:47:37

Regulator Sues Anti-Police Activist Who Spent Charity Funds on Himself

Brandon Anderson, who used his nonprofit’s accounts to rent mansions and buy luxury clothes, was featured in a New York Times story in August.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:42:13