The attack on the UCLA protest encampment was unacceptable
Could UCLA leaders have done more to stop the brewing tension between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israel counterprotesters from blowing up early Wednesday?
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Paris Hilton apoya ley en California que exige a la “industria de los jóvenes problemáticos” transparencia sobre cómo los tratan
Hilton, de 43 años, se ha convertido en una defensora de alto perfil para poner fin a lo que describe como la “industria de adolescentes problemáticos”
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Staffing firm to pay $2.7M in DOJ settlement over mishandled COVID data
Insight Global, which performed COVID-19 contact tracing for the state of Pennsylvania, will pay $2.7 million in a Justice Department settlement.
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Georgia Gov. Kemp signs law requiring jails to check immigration status of inmates
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law requiring jails across the state to check immigration status of inmates or face losing state funding.
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Long Beach weighs new hiring process as almost a quarter of jobs sit vacant
The Long Beach City Council will weigh a measure to allow voters to decide whether the city should streamline its hiring process. Labor advocates say more changes are needed.
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Thousands of mysterious jellyfish-like creatures wash up on California shores
Thousands and thousands of Velella velellas, or by-the-wind sailors, have washed up on California beaches in recent weeks. Despite resembling jellyfish, velellas are a different species.
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Un chico de 17 años es acusado de intento de asesinato tras agredir a 3 personas en escuela inglesa
Un chico de 17 años fue detenido como sospechoso de intento de asesinato después de que tres personas fueran agredidas con un objeto afilado en una escuela secundaria del norte de Inglaterra, indicó el miércoles la policía del sur de Yorkshire.
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Manifestantes se enfrentan en la UCLA; la policía desaloja edificio en Columbia
LOS ÁNGELES (AP) — Manifestantes rivales se enfrentaron el miércoles en la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles (UCLA) a puñetazos, empujones, patadas y usando palos para golpearse entre sí.
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NYPD raids short-lived anti-Israel encampment at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus
The NYPD cleared out a short-lived anti-Israel encampment at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus on Wednesday at the request of the school, authorities said.
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RFK Jr.’s Running Mate Parrots Right-Wing Talking Points About Abortion
Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty ImagesRobert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate Nicole Shanahan weighed in on the pair’s stance on abortion rights in a new podcast, declaring that Kennedy believes “every abortion is a tragedy” while insisting that most women considering an abortion would not go through with it if they were provided the necessary resources.Shanahan was interviewed by former ESPN anchor Sage Steele for thea May 1 episode of her weekly podcast, the Sage Steele Show. During the conversation, Steele brought up a discussion she said she had with RFK Jr., in which he allegedly said he supported a woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy up until the moment of birth.“That is not Bobby's position as I understand it,” Shanahan responded. “My understanding with Bobby's position is that every abortion is a tragedy, is a loss of life. My understanding is that he absolutely believes in the limits on abortion.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Four UCLA student journalists attacked by pro-Israel counterprotesters on campus
Four student journalists were attacked by Pro-Israel counterprotesters early Wednesday morning.
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Bret Baier's teenage son Paul is in recovery after emergency open-heart surgery
Bret Baier's 16-year-old son Paul, who was born with heart defects, is recovering after his fifth — and hopefully last — open-heart surgery.
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Presidential Debate Commission sticks to schedule despite Trump's urging
The first general election debate is still set to take place on Sept. 16.
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Bee colony delays Arizona Diamondbacks game
A colony of bees discovered behind home plate delayed a Major League Baseball game for nearly two hours Tuesday night between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers in Phoenix. Matt Hilton, a professional beekeeper, came to the rescue.
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LAURA: Democrats are so out of touch with normal America on the anti-Israel protests
Fox News host Laura Ingraham says the White House can't "find a coherent set of talking points" as "pro-Hamas protesters just engulfed universities."
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Meet the astronauts on Boeing's historic Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
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Alyssa Farah Griffin: Trump’s Trial and Campus Protests Are Helping His Chances to Win
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesIt’s been a good week for Donald Trump.Despite spending his days straining to stay awake in the courtroom for his own criminal trial, his poll numbers continue to go up. According to a new Emerson College/The Hill poll, President Joe Biden is currently trailing Trump in seven swing states, outside of the margin of error.This week, Time magazine published a stunning interview of Trump in his own words saying he would create detention camps for undocumented immigrants, allow states that bar abortion to monitor women’s pregnancies, and weaponize the federal government against his enemies.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Over 40% of Americans see China as an enemy, a Pew report shows. That's a five-year high
A Pew Research Center survey of a sample of 3,600 U.S. adults shows more than 40% of Americans label China as an enemy, reaching the highest level in 5 years; only 6% consider China a partner.
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2 West Virginia county commissioners removed after arrests for skipping public meetings
A three-judge panel ordered Wednesday that two West Virginia county commissioners be removed from office after they were arrested for deliberately skipping public meetings.
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Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Highlight Divisions Among Democrats
“We're divided,” says Rep. Jamaal Bowman. “We have many members of the party who are pro-Israel without equivocation, and others who take a more balanced and nuanced approach.”
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University of Tehran professor says protesters at US colleges will support Iran in American conflict
A professor at the University of Tehran, who obtained his education in the U.S., says the Islamic State likes seeing protests in America, and they will support Iran during conflict.
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Former Ohio GOP Senate candidate Josh Mandel threatened with jail time in divorce case
Former Ohio state Treasurer Josh Mandel, a three-time Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has been threatened with jail time for violating the terms of a 2020 divorce agreement.
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Police shoot, kill armed student outside Wisconsin middle school: authorities
Police shot and killed a Wisconsin student outside a middle school after receiving a report of someone with a weapon, the state’s attorney general said in the first law enforcement briefing on an incident that sent children fleeing amid gunfire.
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Access to remote learning, telemedicine during extreme weather events ending for millions
A federal program designed to provide internet access to low-income households is set to run out of funding during May, meaning millions of people could have to adapt to life without having online access.
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Biden cancels $6.1 billion in loans for ex-Art Institutes students
The Biden administration announced its latest round of student debt relief Wednesday. More than $6 billion will be canceled for 317,000 borrowers who enrolled at any Art Institutes campus between 2004 and 2017. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more.
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Francisco Lindor exits Mets game in third inning with flu-like symptoms
He was replaced at shortstop by Joey Wendle.
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Several antisemitism committee members resign after Northwestern makes deal with anti-Israel agitators
The Northwestern University President’s Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate lost members over the school's response to campus protests.
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Dallas Cowboys' Recent Contract Decisions Paint a Bleak Picture For 2025 and Beyond
The Dallas Cowboys might look like a much different team after the 2024 season, as the team's decisions regarding contracts are becoming confusing.
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Suspect accused of socking mother-of-3 and breaking her jaw cut loose again in NYC court despite upgraded felony charge
A deranged suspect accused of sucker punching a 57-year-old mother-of-three and breaking her jaw was cut loose again by a Brooklyn judge even after prosecutors upgraded the assault charge to a felony.
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Breaking down the Fed decision to keep interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it is keeping interest rates steady. The move comes as the central bank continues to deal with inflation. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Adrian Houser feels ‘pretty close’ to being fixed as he fights to stay in Mets rotation
Adrian Houser projected as the No. 5 starter at the onset of the season and will need to figure something out soon to preserve his spot.
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Parents struggle to afford soaring summer camp costs
Inflation's impact has been felt in nearly every facet of U.S. consumer spending, including summer activities, with many parents saying they are unable to afford the spiking costs of summer camps. Nancy Chen has some tips on what parents can do to offset those higher costs.
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UnitedHealth CEO testifies on Capitol Hill about data breach
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty issued an apology while testifying before a House committee Wednesday about the cyberattack against subsidiary Change Healthcare that paralyzed insurance payments to hospitals, pharmacies and medical practices nationwide. Nicole Sganga has details.
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How abortion access is changing in Florida
Thousands of Floridians lost access to abortion care Wednesday as the state's ban took effect after months of failed legal challenges to block it. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
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Duane Eddy, Grammy-Winnin’ Record-Cuttin’ Guitar Hero, Dies at 86
GAB Archive/Redferns via Getty ImagesDuane Eddy, a guitarist whose distinctive “sultan of twang” sound flavored the ‘50s and ‘60s record charts and served as inspiration to the generation of musicians who followed him, died on Tuesday in Franklin, Tennessee. He was 86.Eddy’s death was confirmed by his family. His wife, Deed Abbate, told the Associated Press that he died of cancer at a Franklin hospital.“Duane inspired a generation of guitarists the world over with his unmistakable signature ‘Twang’ sound,” a rep for Eddy told Variety. “He was the first rock and roll guitar god, a truly humble and incredible human being. He will be sorely missed.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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'And Just Like That' adds Rosie O'Donnell to cast, and there's no sign of Sara Ramirez
HBO confirmed that Rosie O'Donnell will be in Season 3 of "And Just Like That" but remained quiet on Sara Ramirez, who is rumored to have departed the show.
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Fed chair says interest rate hike unlikely
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it is leaving interest rates unchanged. Rates are the highest they've been in more than twenty years. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to discuss.
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Columbia University faces aftermath of police raid on protesters
Columbia University asked police Tuesday night to enter campus and clear out a building that protesters had overtaken and barricaded. CBS News correspondent Michael George has the latest on the fallout from the raid.
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series odds: Bettors loving underdog Minnesota
Bettors are flocking to the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of their second-round series against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets.
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Mexican police say 5 dead after consuming toxic substance in Santeria 'power' ritual
Five people were found dead in southern Mexico's Oaxaca state after consuming a lethal combination of unspecified substances, police said Wednesday.
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$15 minimum wage inches closer to appearing on Missouri ballot
A Missouri Jobs for Justice-backed initiative to put a statewide $15 minimum wage on the ballot has reportedly received nearly double the requisite number of signatures.
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Trump regresa a hacer campaña; iría a prisión si viola orden mordaza
Donald Trump usará el miércoles un receso de un día en su juicio por acusaciones de que pagó para impedir revelaciones públicas, para arengar a partidarios en los estados disputados de Wisconsin y Michigan, un día después de que el juez lo declaró en desacato y lo amenazó con la cárcel por violar una orden mordaza.
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Northwestern professor, whose school gave in to anti-Israel agitators, is son of notorious terrorist radicals
As campus unrest continues, liberal universities are quick to give conservative voices the cold shoulder and cater to progressive radicals as seen in Northwestern University's latest move.
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Trump Acknowledges He Wanted to Go to the Capitol on Jan. 6
The former president recalled a key detail central to testimony before the Jan. 6 committee during a campaign event in Wisconsin.
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Don’t let Big Tech influence the elections yet again this year
Numerous states have passed reforms to address vulnerabilities and improve the integrity of their elections, as documented by the Heritage Foundation’s Election Integrity Scorecard.
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Blinken opposes Netanyahu's plan for Rafah invasion
In a visit to Israel on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated the U.S. does not support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
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Shooter threat "neutralized" near Wisconsin school, officials say
There were no reported injuries after an active shooter near a middle school outside of Madison, Wisconsin, was "neutralized," officials said. Charlie De Mar has the latest.
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Florida 6-week abortion ban takes effect as Arizona lawmakers repeal 1864 ban
A ban on nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect in Florida on Wednesday, while on the same day in Arizona, state lawmakers overturned a highly-restrictive 1864 abortion law was thatslated to take effect this summer after the state supreme court gave it the green light. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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