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Michelle Obama surprises high school students in DC on College Signing Day
Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised high school students from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia to celebrate College Signing Day and their decision to pursue higher education. “Look, on a day when so much is about looking ahead, I ...The Hill - Politics -
Pro-Palestinian protesters, counter-protesters clash at UCLA
After UCLA declared a pro-Palestinian encampment unlawful, a clash between dozens of protesters and counter-protesters led to one person being driven away in an ambulance. The victim's injuries were unclear.CBS News - Top stories -
College protests updates: NYC mayor blames 'outside agitators' for protests
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.ABC News - Top stories -
Violence erupts at UCLA as pro-Palestinian protesters, counter-protesters clash
A pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA came under attack from counter-protesters, who launched some type of fireworks into the tents, according to witnesses.CBS News - Top stories -
Columbia threatens expulsion for student protesters
University seals campus as demonstrations over Israel-Hamas war intensifyFinancial Times - Business -
Columbia threatens expulsion for student protesters
University seals campus as demonstrations over Israel-Hamas war intensifyFinancial Times - World -
Will Protesters Occupying Columbia’s Hamilton Hall Face Charges?
The students who took over Hamilton Hall on Tuesday could be charged with a range of offenses, but they are unlikely to face jail time, according to a legal expert.The New York Times - Top stories -
April 30, 2024 - US university protests
Over 100 demonstrators were arrested at Columbia University and City College of New York after police cracked down on people protesting Israel's war in Gaza.CNN - Top stories -
April 24, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major American universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis. Follow for live news updates.CNN - Top stories -
Protests intensify with occupation of Columbia University building
As demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war continue across the country, protesters have occupied a building at Columbia University, where administrators are now threatening students taking part with expulsion.NBC News - Politics -
Protesters lift supplies into Columbia's barricaded Hamilton Hall
Video shows protesters barricaded inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall using a rope and basket to lift supplies into the building.NBC News - Politics -
Schumer condemns 'lawlessness' at Columbia University protests
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday denounced protesters at Columbia University who smashed windows and unfurled an intifada banner while seizing control of Hamilton Hall, delivering his strongest criticism to date of ...The Hill - Politics -
Georgia Bill Targeting ‘Foreign Interests’ Draws Protests
Opponents of the measure, which resembles a Russian law that Moscow has used to crack down on dissidents, say it could undermine efforts for Georgia to join the European Union.The New York Times - World -
Protesters in Israel demand deal to secure hostages release
There were mass demonstrations in Israel as thousands of protesters blocked a highway in Tel Aviv, demanding a deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.CBS News - World - Israel -
Pro-Palestinian protesters face threat of suspension
Pro-Palestinian protesters are facing the threat of suspension after refusing to break down their encampment at Columbia University. More arrests were made on campuses across the country, including the University of Texas, University Georgia and ...CBS News - World -
Biden, a Bystander to ’60s Protests, Is Now a Target
For President Biden, the campus unrest over the Gaza war recalls peace protests of his youth. But this time he cannot easily bypass the turmoil.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Columbia President Holds On---for Now---as Student Protests Spiral
Minouche Shafik is facing criticism over the university’s response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations, and the pressure is intensifying after she called the NYPD onto campus to arrest protesters.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NY police arrest around 300 in campus raids
Mayor Adams says at Columbia's request, the police conducted their operation to remove those who were disrupting a peaceful protest.BBC News - Top stories -
Columbia releases statement saying protesters 'chose to escalate'
Columbia University has released a statement saying that they "regret that protesters have chosen to escalate the situation." This comes after the university wrote a letter to NYPD asking them to intervene.NBC News - Top stories -
Bus full of detained protesters leaves Columbia's campus
An NYPD bus full of people detained on or near Columbia's campus was seen leaving the area. Protesters on the streets were cheering for those on the bus.NBC News - Top stories -
April 27, 2024 - Campus protest updates
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at major US universities, where several schools have called police on protesters, leading to the arrests of hundreds across the country. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories -
Crackdown or compromise? A tale of two US campus protests
One sent in the police, the other struck a deal with students. But why have responses been so wildly different?BBC News - Top stories -
April 25, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major US universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis.CNN - Top stories -
Violence breaks out at some pro-Palestinian campus protests
Police ended pro-Palestinian protesters' occupation of a Columbia University building but violence erupted at UCLA and the University of Arizona as schools stepped up efforts to end demonstrations.CBS News - Top stories