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House speaker calls for Columbia University presidents resignation amid ongoing protests

Washington —House Speaker Mike Johnsonwas met with loud boos when he visited Columbia University on Wednesday to call for the resignation of the institution’s president as the campus has been roiled with accusations of antisemitism amidongoing pro-Palestinian protests. “I am here today joining my colleagues and calling on President [Minouche] Shafik to resign if she cannot immediately bring order to …

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A surfing accident left him paralyzed and unable to breathe on his own. A few words from a police officer changed his life.

For former teacher Billy Keenan, life had always been about action. He had served in the Army. He mastered musical instruments including the flute, guitar, bass guitar and piano. As a competitive triathlete and surfer, he completed numerous 5K, 10K and half-marathon runs. “I was at the peak of my powers,” he said. But on Sept. 14, 2013, his life …

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Summer Lee defeats Bhavini Patel in Pennsylvanias 12th Congressional District primary

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Summer Lee has defeated Bhavini Patel in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects. With 98% of ballotscounted Wednesday morning, Lee had just over 60% of the votes. It was one of the most contentious races on Tuesday’s ballot, featuring the incumbent Lee against Patel, an Edgewood councilwoman. The district includes Pittsburgh, …

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Biden condemns "antisemitic protests" and "those who dont understand whats going on with the Palestinians"

President Biden on Monday weighed in on the pro-Palestine demonstrations taking place at elite university campuses. “I condemn the antisemitic protests,” Mr. Biden told reporters after an Earth Day Event in Northern Virginia Monday. “That’s why I’ve set up a program to deal with that. I also condemn those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians.” A reporter …

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When her mother went missing, an Illinois woman ventured into the dark corners of Americas romance scam epidemic

When Laura Kowal decided to date again after losing her husband of 24 years, the 57-year-old retired hospital executive from Galena, Illinois, joined an online dating site because that felt safer. The relationship she forged with a self-described Swedish investment adviser named Frank Borg began with florid emails and giddy phone calls in October 2018. It was romantic and exciting …

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