University department removes the word &#x27;field&#x27; over racist &#x27;connotations&#x27;

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Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation

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Over 100 students arrested in California, Texas as Gaza protests intensify: Police crack down on protests at UT Austin and USC as students at Harvard and Brown ...

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House Speaker Slams Columbia Protesters: ‘If You’re Getting Endorsed by Hamas, That’s Not a Good Look’ | Video

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College campuses call in police to pro-Palestinian demonstrations: The University of Southern California has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony under ...

apnews.com/article/israel-palestine-war-campus-protests-fbd7dd06431f32d24d0f8abcc8a56b8b

Quick Glance: Student-Led Demonstrations: US Colleges Surrounded by Tents Amid Pro-Palestine Protests

Students in the US are using tent encampments to express opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza.

The presence of tent camps and demonstrations has resulted in conflicts with law enforcement.

Pro-Palestinian groups are urging colleges to sever ties with Israel and companies backing the Gaza conflict.

Campus protests were sparked by the October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel, leading to significant casualties and hostages.

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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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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 ...

ocregister.com/2024/04/24/usc-great-reggie-bush-reportedly-getting-heisman-trophy-back/

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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Columbia cancels in-person classes over Israeli-Palestinian tensions: Columbia University has canceled in-person classes and police have arrested dozens of ...

apnews.com/article/columbia-yale-israel-palestinians-protests-56c3d9d0a278c15ed8e4132a75ea9599

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Pro-Palestinian Encampments Spread, Leading to Hundreds of Arrests: Protests and encampments in support of Palestinians in Gaza have sprung up at colleges and ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/pro-palestinian-encampments-protests.html

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Cat hides in Amazon return package — then ends up in California 700 miles from home

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USC cancels main commencement ceremony after nixing valedictorian’s speech: The University of Southern California (USC) has canceled its main commencement ...

thehill.com/homenews/education/4622194-usc-commencement-valedictorian-speech-student-protests/

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USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony Amid Growing Student Protests: The University of Southern California has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony as the ...

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What we know about the protests erupting on college campuses across America: College campuses across the United States have erupted with pro-Palestinian protests ...

cnn.com/2024/04/25/us/college-protests-what-is-happening/

Quick Glance: Criticism Surrounds Columbia President Minouche Shafik

After nine months as Columbia president, Shafik faces criticism for her handling of campus protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Students, faculty, and lawmakers are outraged over the police crackdown that led to over 100 arrests, accusing Shafik of violating academic freedom.

Response to antisemitism on campus and at protests outside is criticized by both left-leaning and right-leaning lawmakers, as well as religious groups.

Calls for Shafik to resign intensify as her response to both antisemitism and Islamophobia is questioned, with donors and lawmakers expressing lack of confidence in her leadership.

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Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...

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Apr 20

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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Hundreds at Harvard Protest Suspension of Pro-Palestinian Group: Students flooded Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the university’s campus ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/harvard-campus-protests.html

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USC Students Continue Protest Despite Mass Arrests, Inspired by Gazans’ “Spirit of Resistance”

democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/usc_students_continue_protest_despite_mass_arrests_inspired_by_gazans_spirit_of_resistance

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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 ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/usc-cancels-graduation-campus-protests.html

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USC Calls Off Prominent Guest Speeches at Graduation Amid Fallout over Censoring Valedictorian

democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/usc_calls_off_prominent_guest_speeches_at_graduation_amid_fallout_over_censoring_valedictorian

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Netanyahu decries pro-Palestine protests over Gaza as ‘horrific’ and ‘antisemitic’

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Columbia University shifts classes to remote-only after a wave of protests on campus

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Meet USC Valedictorian Asna Tabassum: School Cancels Commencement Speech by Pro-Palestinian Student

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Dozens arrested at NYU ‘liberated zone’ as anti-Israel encampments sweep US campuses

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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 ...

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-19-over-100-pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-from-new-yorks-columbia-campus/

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Apr 16

Kamen: Accusations of racism at the fair - Soft ice cream seller changes name: Soft ice cream was advertised as “Eisneger” at a fair stand in Kamen ...

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Apr 24

2024 NFL draft: Everything you need to know, including when the Chicago Bears pick and how you can watch

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-bears-nfl-draft/

Quick Glance: Caleb Williams' Journey: From Mistake to NFL Draft

Caleb Williams is expected to be the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, with his success as a quarterback tracing back to a mistake he made at age nine.

Key moments in Williams' quarterback development include throwing an interception as a nine-year-old and being benched in a pivotal playoff game during his youth.

Williams' path to the NFL Draft didn't start with major wins but rather with valuable lessons learned from early mistakes that shaped him into a standout player.

His unwavering drive to lead his team and his pursuit of perfection make Williams a promising candidate for the first overall pick in the draft.

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Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to Israel-Gaza protests

cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/donald-trump-charlottesville-palestine-protests/

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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Apr 24

Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella reacts to fan not knowing if she's alive as she battles brain cancer

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Apr 19

USC campus tense after Muslim valedictorian's speech cancelled: The university said it cut the Muslim student's speech over security concerns tied to Middle East ...

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Apr 21

How Caleb Williams convinced the Chicago Bears he can rewrite their QB history: ‘I just like his cool under pressure’

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Apr 21

US college affordability debate should focus on net cost, not sticker prices: Total cost figures are misleading, with few students actually paying the headline ...

ft.com/content/3bc63528-62f9-46e1-940c-f47b78ceb375

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Apr 18

Columbia University calls in police to break up pro-Palestinian protest: Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus ...

ft.com/content/39729993-58d3-45bf-a2ed-1559fb1d1c99

The Christian Science Monitor

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Apr 23

As graduation approaches, colleges struggle to balance free speech and safety: Protests over the Israel-Hamas war are shadowing U.S. colleges’ and universities’ ...

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Apr 19

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 ...

latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-18/canceled-valedictorian-speech-self-inflicted-black-eye-for-usc

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Apr 22

How American politics has infected investing: Beware: taking a stand can be expensive

economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/21/how-american-politics-has-infected-investing

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Apr 20

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 ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/19/us/usc-graduation-commencement-guests.html

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Apr 24

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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Apr 24

Students shut down Cal Poly Humboldt campus to support Gaza ceasefire, divestment from Israel

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Apr 19

Pandas coming to CA zoo for first time in decades — and city calls it a ‘major boost’

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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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Apr 12

Sacramento is one of the best places to live in the nation, Money says. This is why

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Apr 21

Professors condemn Columbia crackdown on pro-Palestine students: Columbia and Barnard chapters of nationwide group issue statement claiming ‘flagrant disregard ...

theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/20/columbia-barnard-student-protesters

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Apr 21

Schools keep censoring valedictorians. It often backfires — here's why they do it anyway.

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/20/usc-graduation-joins-long-list-of-us-graduation-controversies/73355800007/

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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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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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bbc.com/sport/africa/68778991

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Vinicius Jr 'can't fight racism alone' in Spain, says African keeper: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, says a player banned for ...

The Orange County Register

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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 ...

dailynews.com/2024/04/12/jane-fonda-brings-her-intensity-and-charm-to-usc-annenberg-journalism-school/

theringer.com/nba/2024/4/10/24126177/bronny-james-nba-draft-scouting-report

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thedunkcentral Apr 10

Scouting Bronny James and His 2024 NBA Draft Outlook: LeBron James’s son is testing the NBA draft waters. Is the USC freshman ready for the NBA? We spoke with ...

Quick Glance: Bronny James: NBA Draft and Future Outlook

LeBron James's son, Bronny James, is exploring opportunities in the NBA draft. Is the USC freshman prepared for the transition to the NBA? Discussions with NBA personnel aim to evaluate his gameplay.

Despite his potential as an athlete and his selfless passing abilities, Bronny James did not deliver the desired performance as a freshman at USC. His weaknesses as a shooter and shot creator have raised doubts about his NBA readiness. James has declared for the draft while retaining his college eligibility and entering the transfer portal to keep his future options open.

Bronny's struggles as a shooter, especially with three-pointers, are highlighted by NBA experts. His lack of efficiency in scoring and limited ball-handling abilities could hinder his chances of establishing himself in the NBA.

Whether Bronny James can overcome his weaknesses and improve his game to succeed in the NBA remains to be seen. A potential return to USC or transferring to other colleges are possibilities, while his future NBA path is still uncertain.

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Steve Garvey campaign paid Ryan Garvey $32,500 to serve as consultant, report says

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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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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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Advocates fear for pro-Palestinian speakers after USC nixes valedictorian’s address

thehill.com/homenews/education/4605360-pro-palestinian-usc-valedictorian-address-israel-gaza-hamas/

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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia

seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/columbia-cancels-classes-and-police-arrest-yale-protesters-as-tensions-over-middle-east-war-grow/

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Harvard tent city pops up as Princeton students prep own anti-Israel protest despite warnings: 'Immediately barred from campus'

nypost.com/2024/04/24/us-news/princeton-students-gearing-up-for-own-anti-israel-encampment-docs/

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Apr 16

Yale Students Launch Hunger Strike; USC Cancels Graduation Speech by Muslim Student

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5 things to know for April 25: Campus protests, Trump, Ukraine, Abortion ban, Housing market

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California valedictorian will no longer give graduation speech over 'alarming' discussion

usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/04/15/usc-cancels-valedictorian-graduation-speech-israel-hamas/73336731007/

wsj.com/articles/the-counter-revolt-finally-begins-colleges-israel-gaza-protests-dei-e907cdd9

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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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O.J. Simpson just died. Is it too soon to talk about his troubled past?: Experts say no timeline exists for when it's OK to talk negatively about someone after ...

usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/04/11/oj-simpson-complicated-talking-after-death/73288082007/

Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding

O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.

Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.

Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.

Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.

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8 California cities land on list of best US spots to own EVs. Where did Sacramento rank?

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The Christian Science Monitor

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csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2024/0417/usc-commencement-valedictorian-speech-canceled

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Is it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.

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Apr 22

Israel, Gaza and divestment: what we know about the Columbia student protests: The university is to hold virtual classes after protests on campus culminated in ...

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Apr 17

California university cancels Muslim valedictorian's speech, citing safety concerns

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USC, Emory Credit Ratings Threatened by Struggling Hospitals: Like other major universities, the University of Southern California has poured resources into ...

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USC canceled Asna Tabassum’s valedictorian commencement speech. Here’s why:: USC says it canceled valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s speech over safety ...

vox.com/24134018/usc-valedictorian-speech-canceled-palestine-israel-asna-tabassum

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Isabella Strahan shares positive update in brain tumor battle: The USC student revealed in January she is battling medulloblastoma.

goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/isabella-strahan-shares-positive-update-brain-tumor-battle-109084327

Quick Glance: Isabella's Fight Against Medulloblastoma: Tears of Joy and Surprises

Isabella Strahan, Michael Strahan's 19-year-old daughter, received encouraging news from her doctor during her battle with medulloblastoma.

In her latest vlog, Isabella revealed that she only has to complete two more rounds of chemotherapy, marking a significant milestone in her treatment.

Isabella was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, underwent surgery, received six weeks of radiation therapy, and is currently undergoing weeks of chemotherapy.

Michael Strahan expressed his admiration for Isabella's strength and optimism during her fight against cancer.

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Qatar says it is reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ‘damage’

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Fear and loathing on America’s college campuses as free speech is disappearing: Student activists say fear and paranoia has descended on college campus around ...

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USC Cancels Valedictorian’s Speech After Claims of Antisemitism: The university cited security concerns at the graduation. But the student, who is Muslim ...

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These 4 California beaches are among best in the US, Travel + Leisure says. See where

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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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Apr 17

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh was threatened with suspension by NCAA last fall for lawyer's social media criticism

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The interview with Henry Winkler you literally won't see anywhere else: Henry Winkler has one question: “Is my hair being blown out of proportion here?”

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Lions' St. Brown dreaded coming to Detroit, but now couldn't imagine playing anywhere else

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Chicago Tribune

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Unfair labor complaint filed against Notre Dame over athletes: An unfair labor complaint was filed Thursday against the University of Notre Dame for classifying ...

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San Francisco Chronicle

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Delaine Eastin, only woman elected California schools chief, dies, 76: A four-term state assembly member and the only woman ever elected to run the California ...

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Apr 17

USC under fire for canceling valedictorian speech: Citing safety concerns, the university canceled a pro-Palestinian student's speech

theweek.com/education/usc-valedictorian-speech-palestine

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Apr 20

Writers, readers wrestle with tough subjects at L.A. Times Festival of Books: Authors discuss their books in front of audiences on the USC campus during the 2024 ...

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-20/los-angeles-times-book-festival-writers-readers-tough-subjects

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