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How pro-Palestinian protests unfolded on college campuses across the US: A timeline

Saturday, May 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- College campuses in the U.S. have been at the center of controversial debate since Hamas launched a terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel responded with a widespread bombing and invasion of the Gaza Strip. Students, faculty and other... Read More.

North Carolina HBCU faces battle with IRS, risks being shut down

Saturday, May 4 by ABC News

(NORTH CAROLINA) -- Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina, is in an ongoing battle with the IRS and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Board of Trustees after the historically Black school's previous finance department "mismanaged" a $34 million budget, according to... Read More.

Flood watch in effect for over 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma

Saturday, May 4 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- A flood watch remains in effect for more than 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma on Saturday morning as a number of flood warnings are in effect as residents are urged not to drive on flooded roads.Several rivers in the Houston... Read More.

College protests updates: NYPD sergeant accidentally discharged gun at Columbia

Saturday, May 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish students on the campuses have... Read More.

First heatwave of the year expected to hit Southern states next week

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Spring may be short-lived in the South, with the first major heat wave of 2024 expected to scorch Southern states from Texas to Florida next week.After a weather year filled with deep freezes, atmospheric rivers and destructive tornadoes across parts of... Read More.

Houston area facing life-threatening flood conditions as severe weather pummels Texas

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- The Houston area is facing "life-threatening" flood conditions, officials warned, as severe weather pummels parts of Texas.A flood watch is in effect Thursday in southeastern Texas and Louisiana. Numerous flash flood warnings are also in effect, as up to 8 inches of... Read More.

Teachers of the Year honored by Biden at White House dinner: Youre the reason we have hope about the future

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- It was a toast to teaching at the White House Thursday night as more than 50 of the nation's top educators gathered for the first-ever Teachers of the Year State Dinner."How can we be the most powerful country in the world without... Read More.

Pregnant woman found stabbed to death in home: Authorities

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A homicide investigation is underway after a pregnant woman was found stabbed to death in her Los Angeles County home, authorities said.Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence in Palmdale Tuesday night to conduct a welfare check, authorities said."When... Read More.

Police, cancer researchers team up to track stolen vehicles

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- Police in Portland, Oregon, are arresting more suspected car thieves and reducing the number of vehicles stolen, thanks to a partnership with cancer researchers.Officer Michael Terrett said he came up with the idea of a more strategic approach to battling car... Read More.

Trump trial live updates: Custodial witness set to return to stand

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S.... Read More.

Captain sentenced to four years in prison for deadly boat fire

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(SANTA CRUZ, Calif.) -- The captain of a scuba dive boat that caught fire off the California coast in 2019, killing 34 people, was sentenced to four years in federal prison on Thursday, the Department of Justice said.A federal jury found Jerry Boylan, 70,... Read More.

College protests updates: NYU authorizing NYPD to clear camp

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish students on the campuses have... Read More.

How pro-Palestinian protests unfolded on college campuses across the US: A timeline

North Carolina HBCU faces battle with IRS, risks being shut down

Flood watch in effect for over 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma

College protests updates: NYPD sergeant accidentally discharged gun at Columbia

First heatwave of the year expected to hit Southern states next week

Houston area facing life-threatening flood conditions as severe weather pummels Texas

Teachers of the Year honored by Biden at White House dinner: Youre the reason we have hope about the future

Pregnant woman found stabbed to death in home: Authorities

Police, cancer researchers team up to track stolen vehicles

Trump trial live updates: Custodial witness set to return to stand

Captain sentenced to four years in prison for deadly boat fire

College protests updates: NYU authorizing NYPD to clear camp

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