Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Happening Now

Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive

Pearl Harbor survivors mark 82nd anniversary of attack

Survivors of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, which propelled the U.S. into World War II, attended a remembrance ceremony Thursday. There were five survivors at the ceremony. A sixth, a 102-year-old California man, was planning to attend, but was unable to make the trip. Source Read More »

University presidents face backlash for testimony in antisemitism hearing

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill is facing calls to resign over her testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism earlier this week. The House Education and Workforce Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into UPenn, MIT and Harvard, with House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik calling their presidents’ testimony “pathetic and morally bankrupt.” Nikole Killion has more. ... Read More »

Israeli forces hunt Hamas fighters in southern Gaza

Israeli soldiers continue to search for Hamas leaders in and around the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. This comes as Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed and President Biden Thursday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to protect Gaza civilians. Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source Read More »

Texas judge grants woman an emergency abortion

A Texas judge on Thursday granted an emergency abortion to a woman who is 20 weeks pregnant with a fetus that has a fatal genetic abnormality. The emergency order applies only to the 31-year-old mother of two and ensures her doctor will not face penalties. Janet Shamlian has details on the ruling. Source Read More »

3 people killed in UNLV shooting identified

Three faculty members were killed in Wednesday’s shooting on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, authorities confirmed Thursday. The suspected gunman was a former college professor who had applied for a job at the university and was denied. Omar Villafranca reports. Source Read More »