George Mason University student accused of plotting terror attack on Israeli consulate in NYC

A George Mason University student who is allegedly obsessed with martyrdom and ISIS was arrested and accused of plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York City, officials said Friday.

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Virginia Student Accused of Plot to Attack Israeli Consulate in New York

A freshman at George Mason University, who is a citizen of Egypt, was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of planning an attack.
The New York Times - 2h
George Mason student charged with plotting attack on Israeli consulate

The FBI arrested a student at Virginia's George Mason University (GMU) for the alleged distribution of information related to explosives, destructive devices and weapons of mass destruction and the ...
The Hill - 8h
Teen shooter connected to man accused of plotting separate attack

Officials reveal the 15-year-old behind Monday's Madison school shooting had been communicating online with a 20-year-old man. Police say he allegedly planned a separate attack from his home in ...
CBS News - 1d
Wisconsin school shooter was contacted by man accused of plotting attack on government building: Documents

Police confirmed the shooter who killed a teacher and fellow student in a Wisconsin school earlier this week was contacted by a man in California who was plotting an attack on a government ...
The Hill - 1d
Lawsuit Claims Elite Universities Favor Wealthy Students in Admissions Process

The case shows a rare peek at the secret deliberations of university leaders and admissions officials.
Inc. - 2d
Duke vs. George Mason: How to watch tonight's college basketball game

Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils play the George Mason University Patriots this week, here's how to catch the NCAA basketball game on TV and where to stream.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
University of Michigan condemns antisemitic attack on regent's home

The University of Michigan on Monday denounced an attack on the home of Jordan Acker, a university regent, in which his house was vandalized and pro-Palestinian messages were spray-painted on his ...
The Hill - Dec. 9
Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy

Brutal killing of Giulia Cecchettin, 22, triggered protests across country and cast grim spotlight on femicide in Italy. Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in jail for the murder of Giulia ...
The Guardian - Dec. 3
Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds

Institutions may be overlooking inadequate language skills to receive high fees from overseas students.
BBC News - Dec. 3