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United Methodists look to move forward after anti-LGBTQ language is removed
As a historic global conference of the United Methodist Church draws to a close in Charlotte Friday, the issue of homosexuality that has driven away many of the denomination’s churches appears settled.
Delegates on ...Read more
Murder charges announced in fatal shooting of CPD Officer Luis Huesca
CHICAGO — The heads of the Chicago Police Department and Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office were joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson in announcing murder charges against the man who allegedly shot and killed off-duty ...Read more
UGA professors want protesting students' suspensions lifted
ATHENS — A group of University of Georgia professors plans to call on the university to immediately lift the suspensions of students who were arrested Monday in a campus protest.
A draft of the letter the group plans to...Read more
Ghost Gunner company accused of rebranding ploy to dodge California ban
When San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer first saw the Coast Runner milling machine being marketed as some state-of-the-art product for creative people in California, she was livid.
Despite its chill name and ...Read more
Trailblazing former Sen. Elizabeth Dole to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to former U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole.
The former North Carolina senator spent her political career ...Read more
Three friends drove from California to Mexico for a surfing trip. Then they disappeared
Last month, two brothers and one of their friends crossed from the United States into Mexico to explore Baja California's famous surf breaks. One of the brothers, Callum Robinson, 33, posted snapshots of their journey on ...Read more
What can protesters legally do on California campuses? Is 'civil disobedience' OK?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — While the First Amendment protects your right to protest, there are limitations when it comes to exercising this right on California university campuses.
The amendment reads: “Congress shall make ...Read more
After cancelling commencement, USC will host event at LA Coliseum, rolls out new campus security
LOS ANGELES — After canceling its mainstage commencement ceremony amid pro-Palestinian protests, USC has announced plans for a "Trojan Family" graduation event next week at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
The event ...Read more
US jobs post smallest gain in six months as unemployment rises
U.S. employers scaled back hiring in April and the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose, suggesting some cooling is underway in the labor market after a strong start to the year.
Nonfarm payrolls advanced 175,000 last ...Read more
Longtime Trump aide Hope Hicks testifying at hush money trial
NEW YORK — Prosecutors called Donald Trump’s loyal longtime aide Hope Hicks to the stand at his Manhattan hush money trial Friday, where she is expected to face questions on what she knew about Trump’s alleged ...Read more
30 sailors, Marines assigned to Norfolk-based ships injured in hovercraft training mishap, Navy says
Thirty sailors and Marines assigned to Norfolk-based Navy ships were injured Wednesday in a hovercraft training incident, the Navy said.
The service members were injured in an “incident” involving two hovercraft ...Read more
'Monumental day.' Missouri abortion rights groups drop off signatures to overturn ban
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Organizers of a campaign to overturn Missouri’s near-total abortion ban on Friday submitted hundreds of thousands of signatures from people across the state, a major step to getting abortion ...Read more
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confident DNC will go smoothly despite recent demonstrations: 'We are prepared'
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday disputed the notion his administration is unprepared for the Democratic National Convention and is suppressing protests, amid a nationwide spotlight on Pro-Palestinian university...Read more
Houthis threaten to try to attack ships in Mediterranean Sea
The Houthi group based in Yemen threatened to start trying to attack ships in the eastern Mediterranean Sea as it steps up a campaign of anti-Israeli assaults.
The Iran-backed militia has made similar threats before but, ...Read more
Judge denies lowering bond for man accused in Chiefs rally mass shooting, causing outburst
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Jackson County judge denied a request to lower the bond for one of the men accused of murder in the Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting at a hearing Thursday, according to court documents.
Associate ...Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters march again in UNC. It was a different scene on Franklin Street
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A peaceful crowd of over 200 gathered Friday morning on Franklin Street before marching through UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus and back, in sharp contrast to the arrests at a demonstration at the university...Read more
NYC politicians demand Mayor Adams discipline NYPD Chief John Chell over 'dangerous' tweets
NEW YORK — More than three dozen local elected officials are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to discipline NYPD Chief John Chell over “illegal” and “dangerous” social media attacks that the police honcho has leveled ...Read more
Key Bridge collapse: Recovery team prepares to remove large piece of bridge from Dali
BALTIMORE — Recovery crews are preparing to remove the piece of Francis Scott Key Bridge lying on top of the container ship Dali, a step necessary in opening a deeper channel to shipping traffic, Key Bridge Unified ...Read more
Judge corrects Trump claim he “can't testify” in hush money trial due to gag order
NEW YORK — Donald Trump is in no way limited by what he can say about witnesses at his Manhattan hush money trial if he chooses to take the stand in his own defense, the judge presiding over the case told him Friday — ...Read more
Judge corrects Trump claim he “can't testify” in hush money trial due to gag order: live updates
NEW YORK — Donald Trump is in no way limited by what he can say about witnesses at his Manhattan hush money trial if he chooses to take the stand in his own defense, the judge presiding over the case told him Friday — ...Read more
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