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☆ Columbia University protesters given midnight deadline on talks to dismantle encampment, president says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —Columbia University student organizers were given a midnight deadline Tuesday to resolve talks with the university over dismantling the pro-Palestinian encampment that has cast its campus into days of turmoil and unease, the school’s president said. Though the outcome of the negotiations is still unclear, Columbia President Minouche Shafik said the university would consider “alternative options” if no agreement was reached by midnight. As of 12:10 a.m., the NYPD had not been asked by Columbia University to respond to the campus, a police spokesperson told CNN. Harvard University has closed Harvard Yard and officials at the university suspended a pro-Palestinian student organization for allegedly violating school policies. The encampment at Columbia University was lively early this week, with many students congregating in circles, eating and talking.

Persons: Minouche Shafik, Shafik, ” Shafik, Joe Biden, Mike Johnson, Barnard, Lisa Rosenbury, –, Eric Adams, Cameron Jones, “, Jacob Schmeltz, it’s, ”, Biden, Andrew Bates, Bates, Hakeem Jeffries, It’s, ” CNN’s Kate Sullivan, John Towfighi, Melanie Zanona, Taylor Romine, Omar Jimenez, Sara Smart, Matt Egan, Nic F, Anderson, Isabel Rosales Organizations: New, New York CNN — Columbia University, Columbia, New York Police Department, NYPD, Columbia University, CNN, Barnard College, New York University, NYU, Yale University, University of New, University of Minnesota’s, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Emerson College, University of California, University of Michigan . Harvard University, Harvard, Columbia Columbia, New York City, Democratic Locations: New York, Columbia, United States, New Haven , Connecticut, Gaza, University of New Mexico, University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Berkeley, Israel

☆ Why is the Trump trial jury anonymous? What to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

RELATED: Full 12-person jury set for Trump trial after Thursday proceedings. Even the lawyers in that case weren’t permitted to know the identities of the jurors, a step further than the precautions in place for the Trump trial in New York. In this hyperconnected social media age, anonymity is hard to achieve. Meanwhile, a special hearing on whether Trump has violated a gag order for his continued social media attacks is set for next week. When anonymous juries go wrongMaybe Trump remembers one of the most infamous, anonymous jury incidents, featuring another famous New Yorker, the mob boss John Gotti.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Leroy “ Nicky ” Barnes, Barnes, Jimmy Carter, Juan Merchan’s, Merchan, Jean Carroll, Barnes –, CNN’s Jeremy Herb, “, ” Merchan, ”, Jesse Watters, John Gotti, Gotti, Salvatore “ Sammy, Bull ” Gravano, George Pape, Pape, acquit Gotti, Alan Tuerkheimer, CNN’s Omar Jimenez, Max Organizations: CNN, Trump, The New York Times, Justice Department, Fox News, Liberal, Yorker, New York Times, Prosecutors Locations: New York, Puerto Rican

☆ Chicago police shooting: 96 shots fired in a fatal traffic stop. Here’s what the bodycam footage shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Omar Jimenez | Holly Yan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Across the country, police bodycam footage has played an increasing role in raising awareness and understanding about officer-involved shootings. A Chicago police officer gives Dexter Reed several commands before gunfire breaks out. Other bodycam videos show at least two other officers firing toward Reed from across the street in the residential neighborhood. “Upon stopping Mr. Reed, multiple officers surrounded his vehicle while giving verbal commands. “Review of video footage and initial reports appears to confirm that Mr. Reed fired first, striking the officer and four officers returned fire,” the office said.

Persons: Dexter Reed’s, Dexter Reed, ”, Reed, Dexter Reed Porscha Banks, Dexter Reed , Jr, COPA, “ Mr, “ Dexter, Steven Hart, ” Dexter Reed Porscha Banks, Roosevelt Banks, ” Banks, “, ” John Catanzara Jr, Kim Foxx, ” Foxx, –, Jack Hannah, Cheri Mossburg Organizations: Chicago CNN, Chicago, Chicago’s Civilian Office, Police, COPA Chicago “, Injury, Chicago Police, Civilian Office, COPA, “, of Police Chicago Lodge, CNN, Chicago Police Department Locations: Garfield, Chicago, Chicago's Garfield, Cook County

☆ Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric has been effective for him so far but poses real danger
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

In some ways, this is classic behavior from Trump and follows multiple previous social media threats to judges, political opponents and anyone who angers him. Trump’s attacks on the judiciary play into the foundation of his political career — that he’s a rebel outsider tearing down a political system his supporters believe disdains them. In itself, the tape is an affront to the legal system and the judiciary. If the principle were applied to its full extent, it could destroy the nonpartisan legal system. In his “State of the Union” interview Sunday, Lawler, an up-and-coming New York Republican, demonstrated how Trump’s rhetoric overshadows his party.

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☆ Texas wildfires: Firefighters battling ‘monster’ blaze contend with winds and heat as residents grapple with lost homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Dalia Faheid | Camila Bernal | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The biggest inferno in Texas history is being fueled by winds and high temperatures as it rages Sunday, threatening to incinerate more buildings, cattle and livelihoods across the Texas Panhandle while residents sift through ashes of what used to be homes. The fire, which is just one of five blazes currently scorching the Texas Panhandle, has already killed two people and destroyed over 500 structures, state officials said Saturday. Texas A&M Forest Service spokesperson Jason Nedlo told CNN Saturday that the blaze could grow over the weekend due to the weather conditions. Because the Texas Panhandle had higher-than-average rainfall this winter, there is more grass – fuel – to burn. A “red flag” warning, which indicates critical fire weather conditions, remains in effect for Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle through midnight Sunday.

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☆ Chris Christie vows to relay ‘atrocities’ he saw in Israel upon return to US
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Alison Main | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie promised on Sunday to tell Americans of the devastation he saw in Israel after becoming the first Republican presidential candidate to visit the country following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Christie said people play on “confusion and misinformation” around events like this, and that he would go back to the US and share “exactly” what he saw in foreign policy speech scheduled for Wednesday. Christie told CNN that he and Israeli President Isaac Herzog discussed the state of the war and the US’ involvement, as well as the hostage situation during a meeting in Jerusalem. Christie also addressed growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza that have stoked political tensions around the globe as the Palestinian death toll rises. He said his message to protesters is “come to Israel and see it for yourself,” as he stood in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, where nearly every home was impacted in the attack.

Persons: Chris Christie, Christie, you’re, ”, CNN’s Omar Jimenez, Volodymyr Zelensky, Isaac Herzog, Benjamin Netanyahu, “, Antony Blinken Organizations: CNN, Republican, Israel Defense Forces, Congress, Palestinian Authority, “ Locations: Israel, Gaza, Kyiv, Ukraine, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Jerusalem, Kfar Aza

☆ Four deaf people died in the Lewiston mass shooting. The tragedy highlights their unique vulnerabilities during a crisis
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Seal was an advocate for the deaf community and a prominent sign-language interpreter at state government briefings during the coronavirus pandemic. People sign "I love you" at a vigil for victims of last month's mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Matt Rourke/APAdvocates for the deaf community say the attack resonated in a population that rarely makes headlines, marking a communal loss that reverberated nationwide. He was desperate for news but was left in the dark, said Minch, who is a member of Maine’s deaf community. Police gather at Schemengees Bar, where four members of the deaf community were killed when a gunman opened fire on October 25.

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☆ Samantha Woll: Suspect arrested in killing of Detroit synagogue leader is released
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Omar Jimenez | Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A suspect who was taken into custody in last month’s killing of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been released, the suspect’s lawyer said Saturday. Still, Woll’s killing has rattled Jewish community members still grappling with Hamas’ deadly October 7 attacks on Israel and the ensuing conflict. Police did not identify the suspect in Woll’s killing. Under Michigan state law, suspects cannot be detained longer than 72 hours without a court hearing. Woll had been her “normal positive and pleasant self” at the wedding prior to her killing, White noted, citing police interviews.

Persons: Samantha Woll, James E, White, Allison Kriger, Isaac, ” White, Woll, “ Sam, Rabbi Ariana Silverman, ” Organizations: CNN, Detroit Police, Police, Detroit Free Press, Detroit Police Department, ” Police, Prosecutors Office Locations: Detroit, Israel, United States, Michigan, Wayne

CNN —The annual Twin Cities Marathon has been canceled due to record-breaking heat in Minneapolis and St. Paul, marathon organizers announced Sunday morning. The event, slated to begin at 7 a.m. local time, was expected to draw 300,000 spectators, according to the organizers. “The latest weather forecast update projects record-setting heat conditions that do not allow a safe event for runners, supporters and volunteers,” organizers said in a statement. “Extreme heat conditions can tax both runners and our emergency medical response systems.”The organizers had been monitoring weather conditions for several days as the heat continued to rise, Mahler said. I think there are others that think it’s in all in your head and I can run in these difficult conditions,” he said.

Persons: Paul, ” Charlie Mahler, CNN’s Omar Jimenez, Amara Walker, “, Mahler, ”, ” Mahler, Matt Anderson, Anderson Organizations: CNN, Twin Cities, National Weather Service, WCCO Locations: Minneapolis, St, Paul

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CNN —The student newspaper for Northwestern University said at least three former students of its football program detailed what it described as a pattern of racism from coaches and players. “I didn’t feel like I could be anything other than White,” former player Ramon Diaz Jr. said, according to the paper. Northwestern University announced Monday it had fired longtime head football coach Pat Fitzgerald. The move came after allegations of hazing within the Wildcats football program. One teammate asked him why he didn’t play soccer instead of football,” The Daily Northwestern’s reporting said.

Persons: “, Ramon Diaz Jr, White, Pat Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald, ”, ” Fitzgerald, didn’t, Schill “, Bryan Harlan, Dan Webb, Strawn, ’ Diaz, –, “ Diaz, ‘, Mayo ’, Jon Yates, Coach Fitzgerald, ” Yates Organizations: CNN, Northwestern University, The Daily, Wildcats, Winston, Strawn LLP, The, The Daily Northwestern, ‘ Cinco, Mayo, ” CNN, University Locations: The Daily Northwestern, Illinois, The Daily

CNN —Roxie Washington, acting on behalf of her daughter with the late George Floyd, has retained attorneys after Kanye West made a claim about fentanyl and Floyd’s death. The artist, designer and entrepreneur, who has changed his name to Ye, spoke about Floyd’s death during a recent episode of the podcast “Drink Champs.”“I watched the George Floyd documentary that Candace Owens put out. While that’s not legally possible because George Floyd is deceased, Merritt said, there are other legal avenues to pursue, including the Floyd family possibly suing for intentional infliction of emotional distress. “I have put together a working team to investigate [West’s] statements and to investigate the source of those statements,” Merritt said. CNN has reached out to Merritt for comment on the cease-and-desist letter.

☆ 'I don't kiss anyone's a** like him': Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance face off in Ohio Senate debate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

The debate between Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance in Ohio's closer-than-expected Senate race began with a testy exchange on the economy and quickly devolved from there into a contentious - and at times personal - clash. CNN's Omar Jimenez reports.

☆ Video: Why Democrats spent $450k on ads to boost this Trump-endorsed candidate
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

A heated congressional race in Michigan between Republican John Gibbs and Democrat Hillary Scholten could determine which party holds the House majority. CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on why Democrats could be partly responsible for Gibbs winning the election.

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