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Campus Protests Over Gaza Intensify Amid Pushback by Universities and Police

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There were dozens of new arrests as universities moved to prevent pro-Palestinian encampments from taking hold as they have at Columbia University.

Australian Journalist Says She Had No Choice But to Leave India

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Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh separatist movement. Indian officials disputed her account.

If Arizona Repeals Its Abortion Ban, the Far Right Won’t Blame Trump

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He’s the only one allowed to be wobbly on abortion.

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Arizona Charges Giuliani and Other Trump Allies in Election Interference Case

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Those charged included Boris Epshteyn, a top legal strategist for Donald Trump, and fake electors who acted on Mr. Trump’s behalf in Arizona after the 2020 election.

Columbia Says Student Protesters Agree to More Talks and to Remove Some Tents

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Nemat Shafik, the university’s leader, met privately with faculty members, who could soon decide to admonish her. Columbia’s board, though, made its support clear.

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Leader, Considers Resigning as Wife Faces Inquiry

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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez put his public duties on hold. He said an inquiry into alleged influence peddling by his wife was politically motivated.

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Israel Calls Alliance With U.S. ‘Ironclad’ After Receiving Billions in Aid

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The money from Washington, which includes $5 billion to replenish Israel’s defenses and $1 billion for Gazan civilians, comes as Israel readies to invade Rafah.

McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work

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Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale of painkillers like OxyContin.

Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands

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The rain also killed farm animals and destroyed thousands of acres of crops.

Israeli-American Hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Is Seen in Hamas Video

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The video appeared to be the first time that Mr. Goldberg-Polin, who was grievously injured in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, has been seen alive since he was taken captive.

Dommaraju Gukesh Wins The Candidates’ Tournament

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Dommaraju Gukesh, a 17-year-old grandmaster from India, is the youngest player ever to win the Candidates Tournament.

The Ghost of the 1968 Antiwar Movement Has Returned

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The suffering in the war in Gaza is unacceptable. Young people will make that point clear this summer in Chicago.

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Netanyahu Calls Student Protests Antisemitic and Says They Must Be Quelled

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“What’s happening in America’s college campuses is horrific,” the Israeli prime minister said in a televised statement. “Antisemitic mobs have taken over leading universities.”

Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

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The almost-complete ban on abortions in the state could go into effect as soon as June 8 if the State Legislature does not repeal it, the state’s attorney general said.

Trump Respects Women, Most Men Say

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Women do not see it that way, and that could matter this fall.

Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.

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Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.

Chicago Museum Says Investigators Have No Evidence Art Was Looted

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In a court filing, the Art Institute of Chicago fought Manhattan prosecutors’ efforts to seize an important Egon Schiele drawing, denying that the Nazis had stolen it.

Justices Seemed Split on Emergency Abortion Access

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Also, U.S. weapons are headed to Ukraine. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Hundreds at Harvard Protest Suspension of Pro-Palestinian Group

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Students flooded Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the university’s campus, which officials recently closed to the public. The students set up tents for an “emergency rally.”

Wednesday, Apr 24

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‘Don’t Inject Bleach’: Biden Mocks Trump on Anniversary of Covid Comments

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President Biden has homed in on the infamous moment, which crystallized the chaos of the Trump presidency, as he trolls his political opponent.

Donald Payne, Five-Term New Jersey Congressman, Dies at 65

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A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey’s congressional delegation.

Trump Didn’t Really Do That Well in Pennsylvania

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A surprising number of Republicans refused to vote for him in Tuesday’s primary.

Carrie Robbins, Costume Designer for Dozens of Broadway Shows, Dies at 81

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She made a classic wig and poodle skirt for “Grease” (using a bath mat and a toilet cover) and turned actors into Spanish inquisitors, British highwaymen and more.

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Thursday Briefing: Israel Seems Poised to Invade Rafah

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Also, details of the U.S. aid package to Ukraine and Taylor Swift’s new album.

FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections

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Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and older.

Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters

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The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel, but activists see divestment as a clear way to force colleges to take action on the issue.

Enduring Mayhem: Images From Year 3 of the War in Ukraine

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A photographic chronicle of the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Supreme Court Appears Sharply Divided in Emergency Abortion Case

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The justices weighed whether a federal law aimed at protecting access to emergency medical care superseded Idaho’s near-total abortion ban.

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The Only Girls’ Team in a Boys’ Soccer League Has Gone Undefeated

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The Queens Park Ladies, an under-12 soccer team in Bournemouth, England, hopes to inspire younger girls to get into the sport after a dominant season against the boys.

Mayor Adams Walks Back Budget Cuts Many Saw as Unnecessary

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The mayor released a revised $111.6 billion budget, which included $2.3 billion that would restore some funding for schools and cultural institutions.