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Police face off with pro-Palestinian students after dismantling part of the encampment barricade on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, early on May 2.

In NYC and LA, police response to campus protests draws sharp criticism

1:43pm May 08, 2024

by Jaclyn Diaz

Students say they suffered broken bones, concussions and other injuries from allegedly aggressive police action breaking up pro-Palestinian protests last week.

Yajaíra Peñaloza (left) and Marian Araujo pose with their children while waiting for their ride at the Casa Alitas shelter in Tucson, Ariz., on March 26.

Migrants claiming asylum can be allowed into the U.S. Here's how it works

12:56pm May 08, 2024

Asylum rules in the U.S. paired with millions of cases backing up immigration courts are causing a major headache for the country.

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis listens during the final arguments in her disqualification hearing on March 1 in Atlanta. She was allowed to remain on the case if a special prosecutor she hired resigned.

Politics & Government

Georgia appeals court will review decision on Trump case DA, bringing another delay

12:09pm May 08, 2024

by Sam Gringlas

The Georgia Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments after former President Trump appealed a decision allowing Fulton County DA Fani Willis to stay on the criminal case involving him and others.

Panera Bread said that it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content.

Panera says it will stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks at center of lawsuits

10:34am May 08, 2024

by The Associated Press

Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content.

Rosbely Sira Linarez holds her infant son on April 24 in the north Denver encampment where they've been living with other South and Central American immigrants who arrived in Colorado in the last year.

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Migrant arrivals stretched Denver's budget. Now, the city is scaling back aid

10:31am May 08, 2024

by Kevin J. Beaty

In the last two years, Denver has seen more than 40,000 migrants arrive, many on buses chartered by Texas' governor.

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TikTok and its parent company challenge a U.S. ban in court

5:18am May 08, 2024

TikTok is taking the Biden administration to court over the new law that would force a sale of the social media giant.

European court upholds Italy's right to seize Greek statue from U.S. museum

5:18am May 08, 2024

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to South Texas College of Law-Houston professor Derek Fincham about an ancient Greek bronze statue the J. Paul Getty Museum in California has been ordered to return to Italy.

Politics & Government

Morning news brief

5:18am May 08, 2024

Humanitarian groups warn of a potential catastrophe in Rafah. Stormy Daniels begins testifying in Donald Trump's N.Y. criminal trial. TikTok challenges U.S. ban in court, calling it unconstitutional.

Politics & Government

Stormy Daniels to continue testifying at Trump N.Y. trial when it resumes Thursday

5:18am May 08, 2024

The adult film actress testified Tuesday in Donald Trump's criminal trial, with details about an alleged sexual encounter that prompted the ex-president's lawyers to ask for a mistrial. It was denied.

Bonneville Elementary School parents and students gather during a block party supporting trans and non binary students and staff on April 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City.

Activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement

11:15pm May 07, 2024

by The Associated Press

Activists have flooded the tip line with thousands of hoax reports in an effort to shield trans residents and their allies from any legitimate complaints that could lead to an investigation.