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Developing: Dozens of protesters took over a building early Tuesday at Columbia University in New York. The protesters barricaded entrances to the building and unfurled a Palestinian flag out of a window, marking the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that are happening on college campuses across the country. Columbia University has limited access to campus to students living in residential buildings on campus and employees who provide essential services. The university also asked people to avoid coming to the Morningside part of campus. The latest >
Columbia lawsuit: An anonymous student filed a lawsuit against Columbia University, saying the school has failed to provide a safe learning environment as a pro-Palestinian protest has been carried out on the campus. The suit alleges that while many of the protesters at Columbia are peaceful, a subset are “continuing to commit acts of violence, they are intimidating and harassing Jewish students and faculty members, they are inciting demonstrators to engage in hate speech and also commit acts of violence, which has been taking place, and they have even called for terrorist attacks against the United States and the State of Israel.” According to the filing, Jewish students have been physically attacked and targeted by pro-Hamas hate speech. One of the attorneys representing the anonymous student told NewsNation some protesters have crossed a line. Watch the “On Balance with Leland Vittert” interview >
Wave of protests: The encampment at Columbia kicked off protests at colleges across the U.S. While many have been peaceful, some have led to arrests and disrupted campuses. The demonstrations have been over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, with some demanding their schools cut financial ties with Israel and companies supporting the war. A look at who’s organizing the protests >
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What happened: Four officers trying to serve a warrant Monday afternoon were killed and four other officers were hurt in a shootout in North Carolina. Three members of the U.S. Marshals Service and one Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer were shot and killed; three other Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers were shot and injured; and another from an assisting law enforcement agency was hurt during the U.S. Marshals Task Force investigation in east Charlotte. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said officers killed the suspect outside the Charlotte home after he fired on them. Jennings says officers who tried to rescue the downed officers were wounded by a second shooter firing from inside the home. A woman and a 17-year-old were taken away for questioning following the three-hour standoff. The latest >
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Lawsuit on the way: Attorneys for President Joe Biden’s son Hunter say they plan to sue Fox News “imminently,” according to a letter obtained by NewsNation. “For the last five years, Fox News has relentlessly attacked Hunter Biden and made him a caricature in order to boost ratings and for its financial gain,” his attorney, Mark Geragos, said in a statement. NewsNation has reached out to Fox for comment. See how many times Fox has mentioned Hunter Biden since last year >
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Latest: Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer in California says the former movie mogul could be freed from prison after his New York rape conviction was tossed by an appeals court last week. Jennifer Bonjean, Weinstein’s attorney, told “Dan Abrams Live” she believes the overturned New York conviction will impact Weinstein’s separate California rape case. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office said it remains “confident that our convictions will withstand appellate scrutiny.” Weinstein, 72, is currently serving a 16-year sentence for the Los Angeles rape conviction, separate from the now-vacated 23-year New York prison term. A closer look at cases Weinstein has faced >
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The latest: Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly will not face charges again after a jury failed to reach a verdict in his murder case and the judge declared a mistrial. The 75-year-old was charged in connection to the fatal shooting of Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, an unarmed migrant, on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border. Kelly faced second-degree murder and aggravated assault charges related to the Jan. 30, 2023, killing. A hearing will be set to decide if the case will be dismissed without prejudice. Full breakdown of the case >
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Price hike with a side of fries: While fast food has long been considered an affordable dining option, Americans over the past decade have seen menu prices skyrocket faster than inflation. Since 2014, fast-food restaurants have raised menu prices by 60%, nearly double the rate of inflation over the same period, according to a recent FinanceBuzz analysis of 12 different chains. Full report >
Where prices surged: According to the study, McDonald’s prices have increased the most, doubling over the past 10 years. The report says a Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal will set customers back $11.99 on average, up from $5.39 in 2014. Other chains, including Popeyes (+86%), Taco Bell (+81%), Chipotle (+75%) and Jimmy John’s (+62%), have also hiked prices much faster than inflation over the past decade, FinanceBuzz found. The report says Starbucks and Subway have raised prices almost in line with inflation. Full breakdown >
Higher prices: California led the nation in menu price inflation, according to Dataessential, a food and beverage analytics company. Part of the recent spike can be attributed to higher labor costs. In the Golden State, most fast-food workers now make at least $20 an hour after a new law took effect in April. What to know about the law >
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We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies to the House Ways and Means Committee at a hearing on the department’s fiscal year 2025 budget request. Secretary of State Antony Blinken continues travel to Jordan and Israel. The sentencing of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is expected Thursday following his guilty plea to failing to maintain an anti-money laundering program at the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
British singer FKA twigs testifies at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on protecting Americans from unauthorized digital replicas. King Charles III resumes public-facing duties Tuesday while visiting a cancer treatment center. Joseph Emerson, the off-duty pilot accused of trying to cut jet engines midflight, is scheduled to appear in court.
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A Texas rancher is weighing the pros and cons of allowing the state to build a new segment of border wall, which he says is “an engineering marvel,” on his rural riverfront property. Latest on the decision >
A New Mexico grandmother shot a home intruder who was running from police. What happened >
Dailen Presgrove, the brother of Noah Presgrove, the teen found dead along an Oklahoma highway, told NewsNation that he suspects foul play. Watch the interview >
A Louisiana man convicted of raping a teenage girl will be physically castrated as part of his sentencing, which includes a 50-year stint in prison. The latest >
Months after three Kansas City Chiefs fans were found dead in a Kansas City backyard, their families continue to plead for answers. What we know about the case >
New York state will soon require internet providers to charge some low-income residents $15 a month for internet access. More information about the policy >
One of the most famous couples in country music continues to live on not only through their tunes but also with two new babies named June Carter and Johnny Cash born at the same Alabama hospital on the same day. How the mothers say they will keep in touch >
Under a new Florida law, new moms in the Sunshine State will no longer have to report for jury duty. Details >
A Utah woman’s missing cat traveled more than 1,000 miles in an Amazon package. How the pet was reunited with its owners >
Police and bystanders in Washington state Sunday helped corral multiple zebras that escaped their trailer while being transported to Montana, officials said. Video >
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A man diagnosed with cancer says he’ll be sharing the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot he won earlier this month with his wife and his friend after they decided to buy a ticket together. “I am grateful for the lottery and how I have been blessed,” said Cheng “Charlie” Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years. “I am able to provide for my family and my health. My life has been changed. Now, I can bless my family and hire a good doctor for myself.” Read more >
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