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Clashes Erupt Between Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine Protesters at UCLA Amid Ongoing College Demonstrations
Tensions boiled over at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on Sunday as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters clashed, resulting in physical altercations and breaches of barriers erected by the university to separate the two groups. -
Biden Skewers Trump with Barbed Jokes and Personal Insults at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump Fights Back
Former President Donald Trump took to social media late Saturday night to share his thoughts on the 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner, calling the event "really bad" and an "absolute disaster." In his post, Trump specifically targeted his rival, President Joe Biden, and the event's host, Colin Jost, stating that "Colin Jost BOMBED, and Crooked Joe was an absolute disaster!" -
Deadly Tornado Outbreak Devastates Oklahoma, Claiming at Least 4 Lives and Injuring 100
At least four people, including a 4-month-old infant, have died after a severe tornado outbreak ravaged Oklahoma late Saturday night, with the towns of Sulphur and Holdenville being among the hardest hit areas in the state. As authorities continue to assess the damage, the death toll and injury count may rise, with Oklahoma Emergency Management officials reporting 100 injuries across the state due to the storms. -
Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Hostage Deal and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza During Sunday Phone Call
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Sunday, primarily focusing on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region. -
RFK Jr. Threatens Legal Action Against TikTok Ban, Calls It a "Smoke Screen" and Unconstitutional
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to challenge a potential TikTok ban in the United States, arguing that the move is unconstitutional and a "smoke screen" for other issues. In a statement on social media platform X, Kennedy wrote, "Don't be fooled - the TikTok ban is not about China harvesting your data. That's a smoke screen."
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Columbia University Senate Calls for Investigation into President Shafik's Leadership Amid Ongoing Anti-Israel Protests
The Columbia University Senate in New York City has voted in favor of a resolution calling for an investigation into the school's leadership, particularly President Minouche Shafik, amid ongoing anti-Israel protests that have disrupted campus life for over a week. -
TikTok's Legal Battle Against US Ban Faces Uphill Struggle Despite Preemptive Congressional Defense
As TikTok prepares to challenge the recently passed law that could potentially ban the app in the United States, Congress has already laid the groundwork for its defense against the anticipated court battle. In a rare 17-minute scripted conversation on the Senate floor, Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) outlined the national security risks associated with the app, a move designed to preemptively counter TikTok's expected First Amendment challenge. -
Biden Alters Marine One Walking Routine, Flanked by Aides to Alleviate Concerns Over Age and Gait
President Joe Biden, 81, has recently changed his routine when walking to Marine One on the White House's South Lawn, now inviting aides to join him in an apparent effort to block news cameras from capturing images of him shuffling or stumbling. -
Xi Jinping Calls on US to Stop 'Saying One Thing and Doing Another' in Meeting with Blinken
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Friday, marking the conclusion of Blinken's three-day visit to China aimed at stabilizing the strained relationship between the two superpowers. During the meeting, Xi warned the United States against treating China as an enemy and urged Washington to be "true to their words" and stop "saying one thing and doing another." -
NHTSA Probes Adequacy of Tesla's Massive Autopilot Recall Amid Ongoing Crashes
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a new investigation into Tesla Inc.'s recent Autopilot recall to determine if measures taken last December adequately address the system's safety concerns.