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2 more arrests made in hazing death of Louisiana college student repeatedly punched in chest
Two more people were arrested in connection with the hazing death of a Baton Rouge college student who was repeatedly punched in the chest while pledging.NBC News - 1d -
Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil raises legal questions around deporting legal permanent residents
The arrest of Mahmoud Khaili has led to questions about how a legal permanent resident could face deportation — and what it could mean for issues of free speech on college campuses.NBC News - 1d -
FBI joins Dominican Republic search for missing University of Pittsburgh student, police say
The FBI has joined the Dominican Republic’s police in searching for Sudiksha Konanki, the University of Pittsburgh student who went missing a week ago while on spring break. Konanki, 20, vanished ...The Hill - 1d -
Missing college student was last on beach with people she met on trip, authorities say
As the nearly weeklong search for the University of Pittsburgh student who vanished while on spring break in the Dominican Republic continues, Virginia authorities said she was last seen on the ...NBC News - 1d -
New surveillance video shows missing Pitt student before disappearance in Dominican Republic
Newly unveiled surveillance video shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the moments before she disappeared while on spring break with friends in the Dominican Republic. ...CBS News - 19h -
Mahmoud Khalil lawyers say activist being punished for free speech as hundreds protest against detention – live
Actor Susan Sarandon among demonstrators calling for pro-Palestinian activist’s release outside New York courthouse. Government asks court to move Khalil case out of New York Who is Mahmoud ...The Guardian - 12h -
Is the case against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about immigration or free speech?
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers were in court to argue against his deportation. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the legal proceedings and how the case may involve two ...CBS News - 12h -
Video shows last movements of U.S. college student before vanishing while in Dominican Republic
Surveillance video appears to show the final moments before Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, vanished last week. She was walking with three women and two men ...CBS News - 19h -
This Is the Greatest Threat to Free Speech Since the Red Scare
Mahmoud Khalil’s detention is a frightening sign of an authoritarian slide.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: Mahmoud Khalil’s detention, ‘Trumpcession’ fears and gutting USAid
From cries of ‘McCarthyism’ over Palestinian activist’s detention to fears over a ‘Trumpcession’ – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. The Trump administration’s decision to have ...The Guardian - 2d -
US relies on rare foreign policy provision to try to deport Mahmoud Khalil
Court document claims ‘potentially serious foreign policy consequences’ amid outcry over Palestinian activist’s arrest. The US government is relying on a rarely used provision of the law to try to ...The Guardian - 13h -
Trump Pulled $400 million From Columbia. Other Schools Could Be Next.
The administration has circulated a list that includes nine other campuses, accusing them of failure to address antisemitism.The New York Times - 3d -
Ann Coulter questions arrest of Columbia protester on free speech grounds
Conservative media pundit Ann Coulter on Monday questioned the arrest of a pro-Palestinian advocate on free speech grounds. "There's almost no one I don't want to deport, but unless they've ...The Hill - 2d -
It’s not about antisemitism: The real reason Trump is going after Columbia University
The Trump administration’s actions are part of a concerted assault on key institutions critical to the functioning of government and democracy.The Hill - 17h -
US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River
Break in talks comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty. The United States has paused negotiations with Canada on a key water-sharing treaty as Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 16h -
At Columbia, Tension Over Gaza Protests Hits Breaking Point Under Trump
There were protests, arrests, the departure of the school’s president. Then, a new administration arrived in Washington.The New York Times - 13h -
Judge says 'need for speed' in detained Columbia activist's case
Authorities have not charged Khalil with a crime and the administration has not provided any evidence showing Khalil's alleged support for the militant group.ABC News - 10h -
Man charged with manslaughter after Louisiana student hazing death
Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched multiple times in the chest during a hazing ritual at Louisiana's Southern University, police say.BBC News - 4d -
Tribes, Native American students sue over Bureau of Indian Education firings
The lawsuit was filed against the heads of the Interior Department, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Indian Education Programs.CBS News - 4d -
What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during an alleged off-campus hazing incident in Baton Rouge, police said.CBS News - 2d -
FBI joins search for missing U.S. college student in the Dominican Republic
Authorities in the Dominican Republic are expanding their search for 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, last seen on a beach early Thursday morning. The FBI is now assisting, and police are ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'
It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.CNBC - 1d -
2 more suspects arrested after student dies in alleged hazing incident
Two men were arrested this week on charges of criminal hazing, a felony, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday.ABC News - 1d -
"Person of interest" named in case of missing student in Dominican Republic
24-year-old Joshua Riibe has been named a "person of interest" in the missing person case of Sudiksha Konanki who disappeared in Punta Cana last week.CBS News - 20h -
Education Department firings and the search for student Sudiksha Konanki: Morning Rundown
The Education Department is taking its first step toward a shutdown.NBC News - 21h -
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.NBC News - 9h -
Among American Jews, a Schism Over Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest
Some organizations applauded the move. But the raid chilled other American Jews, even some who consider themselves supporters of Israel.The New York Times - 1d -
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Maine Republican who posted photos of trans student sues state House speaker over censure
A Republican state lawmaker in Maine is suing her House Speaker and clerk over a recent vote by the Democratic-led body to censure her for posting photos of a minor on social media in protest ...The Hill - 1d -
Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department
An hours-long outage on StudentAidABC News - 7h -
Trump Officials Warn 60 Colleges of Possible Antisemitism Penalties
The administration’s warning came just after it pulled hundreds of millions of dollars from Columbia University.The New York Times - 2d -
Penn fires coach Steve Donahue, Columbia coach Jim Engles steps down after teams miss Ivy League tournament
Both Ivy League schools will now be looking for a new head coach.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Disruption in the classroom: Trump faces battle to scrap education department
Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor studentsFinancial Times - 2d -
Roblox fashion sphere grows as Bunka launches Digital Fashion Program
Bunka Fashion College debuted its Digital Fashion Program, with its students making avatar looks alongside physical clothing.VentureBeat - 1d -
Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks
Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tabletsABC News - 21h -
What to know about pro-Palestinian activist's deportation case
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Louisiana for now. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks it down.CBS News - 7h -
ACLU warns pro-Palestinian activist’s arrest meant ‘to intimidate and chill speech’ – live
Trump says Ice took the Palestinian student protester into custody after his executive order. Trump calls arrest of Palestinian activist ‘first of many to come’ Outrage after Ice detains ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.CNBC - 5d -
‘I’m an endless honey pot’: My wife and I are in our 70s. We gave our son $40,000 for his L.A. wedding. Now he wants more.
“We have four sons. We financed three of them through college, so none of our kids have student loans.”MarketWatch - 4d -
Search intensifies for missing Pitt spring breaker. Here's what we know.
Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break.CBS News - 2d
