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CAROLYN THOMPSON

CAROLYN THOMPSON

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A New Jersey man is convicted of attempted murder in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie

A New Jersey man accused of repeatedly stabbing author Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage has been convicted of attempted murder

A New Jersey man is convicted of attempted murder in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie
Americas|Crime|US

The man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie declines to take the stand as the defense rests

The New Jersey man on trial in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie has declined to testify in his defense

The man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie declines to take the stand as the defense rests
Arts|Crime|US|Videos

Jurors watch video showing a man stabbing Salman Rushdie as onlookers gasp in horror

Jurors have watched videos showing Salman Rushdie being repeatedly stabbed on a stage in western New York while audience members gasped in horror at the attack that left the prized-winning novelist seriously wounded and blinded in one eye

Arts|Crime|US|World

Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first

A man injured alongside author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack on a New York lecture stage told jurors that he tried to stop the assault once he realized it wasn't a prank and was left with a gash above his eye

Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US

Salman Rushdie testifies about his shock and pain as an attacker repeatedly stabbed him on stage

Salman Rushdie has described in graphic detail the frenzied moments in 2022 when a masked man rushed at him on a stage in western New York and repeatedly slashed him with a knife, leaving him with life-threatening injuries

Salman Rushdie testifies about his shock and pain as an attacker repeatedly stabbed him on stage
Arts|Crime|US

Prosecutor says Salman Rushdie was too stunned to react when a man started to stab him

A prosecutor says Salman Rushdie was so stunned when a masked man started to stab him on a stage in western New York that the acclaimed author didn’t even try to fight back

Prosecutor says Salman Rushdie was too stunned to react when a man started to stab him
Arts|Crime|MidEast|US

The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie is going on trial. The author will take the stand

The New Jersey man charged with severely injuring author Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack is standing trial in New York

The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie is going on trial. The author will take the stand
Crime|News|US

Missing girl's rescue in upstate New York came as pivotal hours ticked by

A neighbor who witnessed 9-year-old Charlotte Sena being rescued in upstate New York is describing the scene as right out of a movie

Missing girl's rescue in upstate New York came as pivotal hours ticked by
Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers

New York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users

'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers
Entertainment|Lifestyle

These five toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in

The National Toy Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary with more public participation in the induction process

These five toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in
Education|Lifestyle|News|US|World

Boys graduate high school at lower rates than girls, with lifelong consequences

Girls consistently are outperforming boys, graduating at higher rates at public high schools around the country

Boys graduate high school at lower rates than girls, with lifelong consequences
Education|News

Few community college students go on to earn 4-year degrees. Some states have found ways to help

Partnerships between two- and four-year colleges and universities could help more community college students go on to earn bachelor’s degrees, according to data released Thursday by U.S. Education Department

Few community college students go on to earn 4-year degrees. Some states have found ways to help
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Bill Cosby accuser files new lawsuit under expiring New York survivors law

A woman who says Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her when she was a young comedy writer more than 50 years ago is now suing the actor

Bill Cosby accuser files new lawsuit under expiring New York survivors law
Crime|News|US|World

Fiery crash kills 2 at Niagara Falls' Rainbow border bridge. Officials say no sign of terrorism

Authorities say there is no indication of a terrorist attack in the vehicle crash and explosion that left two people dead at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge

Fiery crash kills 2 at Niagara Falls' Rainbow border bridge. Officials say no sign of terrorism
Arts|Crime|News

Trial of man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie may be delayed until author's memoir is published

Salman Rushdie’s plans to publish a book about a 2022 attempt on his life may delay the trial of his alleged attacker, which is scheduled to begin next week

Trial of man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie may be delayed until author's memoir is published
Crime|News|US

Trial postponed for man charged in 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie due to forthcoming memoir

The New Jersey man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie is allowed to seek material related to Rushdie’s upcoming memoir about the 2022 attack before standing trial

Trial postponed for man charged in 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie due to forthcoming memoir
Crime|News|US

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket

U.S. prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist gunman who killed 10 Black people inside a supermarket in Buffalo, New York

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket
News|US|World

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures

It’s another day of brutally cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills across much of the United States

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures
News|US

Another day of frigid wind chills and brutal cold across much of the U.S.

It's another day of brutally cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills across much of the United States

Another day of frigid wind chills and brutal cold across much of the U.S.
Crime|News|US

Trial date set for white supremacist who targeted Black shoppers at a Buffalo supermarket

The federal death penalty trial for a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket likely won’t start for at least 18 months

Business|Education|Health|Technology

New York City files a lawsuit saying social media is fueling a youth mental health crisis

New York City, its schools and public hospital system are suing the tech giants that run Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube

Education|Science

Schools in the path of April's total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment

The total solar eclipse expected on April 8 already is inspiring school lessons in science, literacy and culture

Schools in the path of April's total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment
Education|Opinion|US|World

Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict

Protests are roiling college campuses across the U.S. as upcoming graduation ceremonies are threatened by disruptive demonstrators, with students and others sparring over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and its mounting death toll

Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict
Election|News|US

Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special election

Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy has won a special election for the upstate New York congressional seat vacated by Democrat Brian Higgins

Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special election
News|Crime|Education|MidEast|US|World

More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses

Police have arrested more than 2,100 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks

More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses

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