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May 8, 2024

Jewish Columbia student group claims 'antisemitism is shapeshifting' in open letter

A group of Jewish students at Columbia University published an open letter this week calling for a de-escalation of ideological conflict on the Ivy League campus.

May 8, 2024

China could 'overwhelm' US military bases as Biden shows 'alarming lack of urgency': House committee chair

The new chairman of the House China Committee says there is an "alarming lack of urgency" from the Biden administration to adopt defensive measures to protect against threats from China

May 8, 2024

DA Bragg hoped Stormy Daniels would save Trump case, but something else happened

The folly of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump was further exposed when the notorious ex-porn star, Stormy Daniels, sashayed to the witness stand Tuesday.

May 8, 2024

Russian court says detained US Army soldier will be held until July for allegedly causing 'significant damage'

U.S. Army soldier Gordon Black will remain in pretrial detention in Russia until July 2 after being arrested on a theft charge, Russian authorities say.

May 8, 2024

On this day in history, May 8, 1945, President Truman announces 'flags of freedom fly all over Europe'

President Harry S. Truman, on this day in history, May 8, 1945, announced to the American people that Germany's forces had surrendered in World War II — marking the end of the war in Europe.

May 7, 2024

Temporary floating pier for Gaza aid completed, will move into position once weather lets up: Pentagon

Pentagon says the two main components of a floating pier has been constructed, though it cannot be moved into place because of high seas and bad weather.

May 7, 2024

Pentagon officials say US Army soldier detained in Russia remains in pretrial detention facility

The Pentagon said Tuesday that a U.S. Army soldier detained in Russia last week will remain in a pretrial detention facility, at least until his next hearing.

May 7, 2024

Belarus launches nuclear drills a day after Russia announces them amid tensions with West

Belarus has launched drills using missiles and warplanes that have the ability to carry tactical nuclear weapons, a day after Russia publicly announced plans to conduct similar drills.

May 7, 2024

Trump maintains his innocence in New York trial

Criminal defense attorney Jonna Spilbor and Fox News legal editor Kerri Urbahn joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Hope Hicks' testimony in the ongoing New York v. Trump trial.

May 7, 2024

UCLA finally asks for FBI help — but to investigate pro-Israel supporters

UCLA has reached out to the FBI as part of its investigation into a group of pro-Israel counter-protesters who allegedly attacked an anti-Israel campus encampment last week.