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University of Maryland takes 'reimagined approach' to Greek life following hazing investigation

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The University of Maryland, College Park is taking a “reimagined approach” to Greek life following hazing allegations that led to a pause in new member activity, an investigation, legal action and, now, a new initiative.

Unveiled in a report last week, the plan aims to increase transparency and education of Greek life members through new ...Read more

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Minnesota moves to strengthen DWI laws after fatal St. Louis Park crash

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Minnesota lawmakers are moving to strengthen the state’s laws on people who repeatedly drink and drive in the wake of a crash last year that killed two people and injured many others at a bar in St. Louis Park.

The hope is that future tragedies will be prevented by making more repeat drunken drivers use ignition interlock devices. The devices...Read more

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Two Hopkins students for Palestine injured during police destruction of encampment, activists say

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Two Johns Hopkins University student protesters for Palestine were injured during the university’s response to an encampment Thursday morning, a campus activist group said.

“Within the hour, demonstrators were met with indiscriminate aggression and physical harassment by armed Johns Hopkins Police and Baltimore Police officers, resulting in...Read more

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Trump administration cuts endanger many critical science programs in Alaska, researchers say

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Scientific work that has long benefited Alaskans is in the crosshairs as President Donald Trump's administration moves to slash funding for climate and environmental studies, Alaska scientists say.

Entire research institutes that often work with universities, such as the Alaska Ocean Observing System that provides critical weather data and ...Read more

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Insurance commissioner signals possible probe into State Farm's handling of L.A. wildfire claims

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After fielding a storm of complaints at a community meeting about how State Farm General is handling Los Angeles wildfire claims, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said Saturday that regulators might launch a formal inquiry into the company's practices.

Lara made his comments during a Zoom session attended by more 200 survivors of...Read more

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U.S. halts cattle imports via southern border over screwworm pest

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The U.S. said it is suspending imports of live cattle, horse, and bison via ports along the southern border because of the spread of the screwworm pest in Mexico.

The suspension is effective immediately, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Sunday. “There has been unacceptable northward advancement” of the New World screwworm, ...Read more

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US, Iran agree to more nuclear talks after 'useful' round

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The U.S. and Iran will continue talks over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, after discussions on Sunday that were described as encouraging by Washington and “difficult but useful” by Tehran.

“Despite the challenges, very useful discussions were held,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in televised statements ...Read more

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Duffy says 'several weeks' of flight cuts needed at Newark

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that Newark airport would see “several weeks” of reduced capacity as officials grapple with spiraling delays and safety lapses at one of the country’s busiest hubs.

“We’re having these glitches in the system,” Duffy said in an interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press" with Kristen Welker. �...Read more

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US, China cite 'substantial progress' in Geneva trade talks

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The U.S. and China both reported “substantial progress” after two days of talks in Switzerland aimed at deescalating a trade war, marking what Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called “an important first step” toward resolving differences.

While neither side immediately announced specific measures on Sunday, He said the world’s two ...Read more

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Meghan Markle shares cheeky video of herself and Prince Harry enjoying date night

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry enjoyed a date night on Friday, May 9, and shared photo evidence of the fun evening.

On Friday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour together.

Markle took to Instagram on Saturday, May 10, to share several photos and videos of their time at the concert, including Harry ...Read more

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Minnesota legislators enter final week of session without a budget deal. Here's where things stand

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Minnesota legislators are heading into the final week of their session without an agreement on how much to spend over the next two years.

That spending framework is critical for the tied House and DFL-controlled Senate to begin reconciling differences and merging their respective budget bills. Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders have blown ...Read more

Hamas says it will release last living American hostage in Gaza

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Hamas said it will release the last living American hostage it holds in Gaza, following talks with the U.S. administration in recent days over a ceasefire deal.

The release of Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who’s an American citizen, is a step toward reaching a new ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the militant group said late Sunday in a ...Read more

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Pope Leo XIV: What to know about Chicago-born Robert Prevost

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Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV.

In his first words as ...Read more

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Trump set to accept luxury jet as gift from Qatar, ABC says

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President Donald Trump’s administration is likely to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family, in what may be the most valuable gift ever received from a foreign government, ABC News reported Sunday.

Qatar later said reports of a gift were “inaccurate.” Ali-Al-Ansari, Qatar’s media attaché to the U.S., told ...Read more

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US Ambassador says Canada tariffs may not be 'totally removed'

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Some U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports may remain in place even as the relationship between the two countries improves, Peter Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, said.

“I’m not sure they’ll be totally removed,” Hoekstra said in an interview on Global TV’s "The West Block" Sunday when asked about the 25% tariff U.S. President ...Read more

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Trump pushes Ukraine toward Russia talks without ceasefire

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President Donald Trump insisted that Ukraine meet with Russia to discuss ending their three-year war despite Russia’s reluctance to agree to a ceasefire that the U.S., Europe and Ukraine sought.

“HAVE THE MEETING, NOW!!!” Trump said Sunday in a post on Truth Social.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled his agreement less than...Read more

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U.S. women 'are just feeling really lost about menopause'

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From symptoms and risks to average age of onset, a recent study indicates that women have significant knowledge gaps about something they'll all go through: menopause.

An Ohio State University survey, which polled 1,068 women in February, highlights that American women "are just feeling really lost about menopause," said Elizabeth Gandee, an OB...Read more

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Duffy says 'several weeks' of flight cuts needed at Newark

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that Newark airport would see “several weeks” of reduced capacity as officials grapple with spiraling delays and safety lapses at one of the country’s busiest hubs.

“We’re having these glitches in the system,” Duffy said in an interview that is to air Sunday on NBC’s "Meet the Press" ...Read more

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From Chicago to the Vatican: Georgia man reflects on classmate turned pope

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At a small Catholic elementary school on the south side of Chicago, Michael Winters and Robert Prevost would run in circles on the hot cement during recess.

Even back in 1961, while attending St. Mary of the Assumption School, Prevost — who took the name Leo XIV after becoming the first American elected pope — seemed destined for the role. ...Read more

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India-Pakistan truce holds after four days of military clashes

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A ceasefire between India and Pakistan appeared to be holding on Sunday after four days of clashes that brought the two nuclear-armed nations close to a full-blown war.

India achieved its objective of “decimating the terrorist camps,” Air Marshal A K Bharti said at a briefing Sunday, adding that dozens of suspected militants in Pakistan had...Read more