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Holocaust survivors honored with rarely given USC Medallion: LA resident Celina Biniaz, whose family was saved by Oskar Schindler, accepts the honor ...
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Holocaust survivors honored with rarely given USC Medallion
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Steven Spielberg Rails Against Anti-Semitism & “History Repeating Itself” At Stirring USC Shoah Foundation Ceremony
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Steven Spielberg Rails Against Anti-Semitism & “History Repeating Itself” ...
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Holocaust survivors honored with rarely given USC Medallion: LA resident Celina Biniaz, whose family was saved by Oskar Schindler, accepts the honor ...
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Holocaust survivors honored with rarely given USC Medallion
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Spielberg fears repeat of history: ‘We may again have to fight for right to be Jewish’
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Spielberg fears repeat of history: ‘We may again have to fight for right ...
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Steven Spielberg Rails Against Anti-Semitism & “History Repeating Itself” At Stirring USC Shoah Foundation Ceremony
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Steven Spielberg Rails Against Anti-Semitism & “History Repeating Itself” ...
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After a long fight, Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy is being returned: The Heisman Trust is reportedly reversing its decision after the star tailback forfeited his ...
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After a long fight, Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy is being returned
Quick Glance: Reggie Bush to Regain 2005 Heisman Trophy
  • The Heisman Trust is set to announce Reggie Bush receiving back the 2005 Heisman Trophy, reinstating his status as a recipient after a NCAA investigation.

  • Following the restoration of his 2005 season records by the NCAA, the Heisman Trust confirmed the re-honoring of Bush's award.

  • In a statement, Bush expressed his excitement to be back in the Heisman family and collaborate with the organization to uphold its values and mission.

  • With the Heisman Trophy back in Bush's possession, USC now holds the top spot in college football's Heisman Trophy winners list with a total of eight recipients.
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UM cost of attendance climbs $5,000, students to pay $93,000 next year: Attending the University of Miami for the 2024-2025 school year will cost students over ...
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UM cost of attendance climbs $5,000, students to pay $93,000 next year
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Cat hides in Amazon return package — then ends up in California 700 miles from home
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Cat hides in Amazon return package — then ends up in California 700 miles ...
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Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, their latest shot at finding a franchise QB
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Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft ...
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears 2024 Draft Selections by Rounds Overview
  • In the first round, Chicago selected Caleb Williams, QB, USC as the No. 1 overall pick from the Panthers. Williams is viewed as a potential savior for the team, possessing elite arm talent and mobility to make difficult throws.

  • With the ninth pick in the first round, Chicago picked Rome Odunze, WR, Washington. Odunze, an All-American last year, is seen as a future co-WR1 with Moore.

  • The Chicago Bears also had selections in the third round.

  • They also had a pick in the fourth round, which came from the Eagles.
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Holocaust Survivor Tells Student Anti-Genocide Protesters: 'Just Keep Doing It': "There is a question of historical responsibility towards injustice ...
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Holocaust Survivor Tells Student Anti-Genocide Protesters: 'Just Keep ...
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USC Cancels Graduation Keynote By Filmmaker Amid Controversy Over Decision To Drop Student's Speech
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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
  • USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

  • The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

  • Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

  • The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
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Columbia University shifts classes to remote-only after a wave of protests on campus
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Columbia University shifts classes to remote-only after a wave of protests ...
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Meet USC Valedictorian Asna Tabassum: School Cancels Commencement Speech by Pro-Palestinian Student
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Meet USC Valedictorian Asna Tabassum: School Cancels Commencement Speech ...
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Dozens arrested at NYU ‘liberated zone’ as anti-Israel encampments sweep US campuses
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Dozens arrested at NYU ‘liberated zone’ as anti-Israel encampments sweep ...
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Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to Israel-Gaza protests
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Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to ...
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
  • Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.

  • Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.

  • Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.

  • Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
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Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York’s Columbia campus: April 18 (Reuters) - More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on ...
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Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York’s Columbia ...
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Gaza protests ramp up at Chicago universities: Activists are organizing demonstrations at Northwestern University, Columbia College, University of Chicago and ...
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Gaza protests ramp up at Chicago universities
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Netanyahu decries pro-Palestine protests over Gaza as ‘horrific’ and ‘antisemitic’
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Netanyahu decries pro-Palestine protests over Gaza as ‘horrific’ and ...
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Column: Can Caleb Williams reverse decades of Chicago Bears QB problems? The timing couldn’t be better.
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Column: Can Caleb Williams reverse decades of Chicago Bears QB problems? ...
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U.S.C. Cancels Its Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns: There have been student protests and arrests, as well as controversy over the school’s ...
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U.S.C. Cancels Its Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns
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USC cancels main commencement ceremony as campus is roiled by protests: The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony ...
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USC cancels main commencement ceremony as campus is roiled by protests
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Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella reacts to fan not knowing if she's alive as she battles brain cancer
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Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella reacts to fan not knowing if she's ...
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Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
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Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and ...
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University of Washington anti-Israel encampment postponed over lack of diversity: A planned anti-Israel encampment at the University of Washington was scrapped ...
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University of Washington anti-Israel encampment postponed over lack of ...
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5 things to know for April 26: Trump trials, University protests, Harvey Weinstein, TikTok ban, Starliner
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5 things to know for April 26: Trump trials, University protests ...
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The College Protests Sweeping Across the U.S.: See Where They Are Happening: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are increasing across U.S. university campuses ...
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The College Protests Sweeping Across the U.S.: See Where They Are ...
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How Caleb Williams convinced the Chicago Bears he can rewrite their QB history: ‘I just like his cool under pressure’
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How Caleb Williams convinced the Chicago Bears he can rewrite their QB ...
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USC Cancels Graduation After Firestorm Over Pro-Palestine Valedictorian’s Speech: The school has been mired in controversy ever since it preemptively canceled ...
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USC Cancels Graduation After Firestorm Over Pro-Palestine Valedictorian’s ...
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2024 NFL draft: Everything you need to know, including when the Chicago Bears pick and how you can watch
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2024 NFL draft: Everything you need to know, including when the Chicago ...
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A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states: A conservative quest to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is gaining ...
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A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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Cops take down Emory professor at anti-Israel protest that turned violent, wild video shows
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Cops take down Emory professor at anti-Israel protest that turned violent ...
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Colleges grasp for solutions to pro-Palestinian student protests: Colleges are trying everything from negotiation to mass arrests to deal with the crop of ...
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Colleges grasp for solutions to pro-Palestinian student protests
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By canceling valedictorian speech, USC gives itself another black eye: USC has left its valedictorian out in the cold, says one reader. Another believes the ...
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By canceling valedictorian speech, USC gives itself another black eye
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USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for Graduation: Jon M. Chu, the director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Billie Jean King were set to ...
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USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for ...
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Students shut down Cal Poly Humboldt campus to support Gaza ceasefire, divestment from Israel
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Students shut down Cal Poly Humboldt campus to support Gaza ceasefire ...
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Pandas coming to CA zoo for first time in decades — and city calls it a ‘major boost’
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Pandas coming to CA zoo for first time in decades — and city calls it a ...
Quick Glance: San Francisco to Receive Pandas from China
  • San Francisco is set to be the next U.S. city to welcome a pair of pandas from China as part of the 'panda diplomacy' program between Washington and Beijing.

  • Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo has been chosen to house the giant pandas.

  • The city has been working closely with Chinese and Asian and Pacific Islander communities to strengthen the existing cultural connection.

  • China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) will collaborate with city officials to prepare for the pandas' arrival in 2025 and establish technical standards for their conservation.
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Sacramento is one of the best places to live in the nation, Money says. This is why
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Sacramento is one of the best places to live in the nation, Money says ...
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LAPD arrests dozens at USC amid Israel-Hamas war protests: LAPD officers in riot gear arrested at least 35 people as they moved to clear an encampment at the ...
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LAPD arrests dozens at USC amid Israel-Hamas war protests
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
  • University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

  • Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.

  • Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.

  • Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
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Nancy Pelosi interrupted during UK university speech by anti-Israel protesters who call her a 'warmonger'
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Nancy Pelosi interrupted during UK university speech by anti-Israel ...
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Professors condemn Columbia crackdown on pro-Palestine students: Columbia and Barnard chapters of nationwide group issue statement claiming ‘flagrant disregard ...
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Professors condemn Columbia crackdown on pro-Palestine students
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Schools keep censoring valedictorians. It often backfires — here's why they do it anyway.
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Schools keep censoring valedictorians. It often backfires — here's why ...
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Meteor shower to peak in California sky soon. Here’s when and the best way to watch
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Meteor shower to peak in California sky soon. Here’s when and the best way ...
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Women's college basketball popularity grows while men's dip: Viewership for this year's NCAA basketball championship games shows the audience for the women's ...
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Women's college basketball popularity grows while men's dip
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Mitch McConnell opposes calling in National Guard on anti-Israel protests: ‘Let's see if university presidents can get control’
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Mitch McConnell opposes calling in National Guard on anti-Israel protests: ...
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Jane Fonda brings her intensity and charm to USC Annenberg journalism school: In a chat with the school's dean, Willow Bay, she discussed the environment ...
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Jane Fonda brings her intensity and charm to USC Annenberg journalism ...
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Opinion | The Counter-Revolt Finally Begins: Columbia, Yale and NYU camp out while the rest of the U.S. flees from wokeness.
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Opinion | The Counter-Revolt Finally Begins
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Columbia leaders face scrutiny from lawmakers on campus antisemitism: The House Committee on Education and the Workforce summoned the school’s president and ...
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Columbia leaders face scrutiny from lawmakers on campus antisemitism
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
  • Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.

  • Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.

  • University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.

  • The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
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Steve Garvey campaign paid Ryan Garvey $32,500 to serve as consultant, report says
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Steve Garvey campaign paid Ryan Garvey $32,500 to serve as consultant ...
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Richard Osman's film's incredible cast includes a James Bond megastar: Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club book finally gets a cast and it's truly ...
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Richard Osman's film's incredible cast includes a James Bond megastar
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Harvard tent city pops up as Princeton students prep own anti-Israel protest despite warnings: 'Immediately barred from campus'
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Harvard tent city pops up as Princeton students prep own anti-Israel ...
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Stephen King Calls Critically Despised Horror Movie on Streaming “Terrific, don’t believe the critics”
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Stephen King Calls Critically Despised Horror Movie on Streaming “Terrific ...
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5 things to know for April 25: Campus protests, Trump, Ukraine, Abortion ban, Housing market
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5 things to know for April 25: Campus protests, Trump, Ukraine ...