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California's cracking down on rising inmate violence

Following seven homicides in the first nine weeks of 2025, California prison authorities restricted inmate movement and revoked privileges such as visits and phone calls at high-security facilities across the state. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced the restrictions in response to a surge in violence targeting inmates and staff. The measures impact 11 prisons: Calipatria State Prison, Centinela State Prison, California Correctional Institution, High Desert State Prison, Kern Valley State Prison, California State Prison-Los Angeles County, Mule Creek Stat

Cabrillo High School in Long Beach apologizes after racist photo from school event surfaces

Menendez brothers back in spotlight as D.A. opposes resentencing

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Faculty, students discuss effects of institutional neutrality on key issues

As universities navigate an increasingly polarized political landscape, many have adopted institutional neutrality policies, limiting official statements on social and political issues. Supporters say these policies preserve academic freedom and prevent institutions from endorsing particular viewpoints, while critics argue they suppress important discourse and leave students feeling unheard. The University of Michigan's Board of Regents unanimously approved a new policy - institutional neutrality for university leaders - on Oct. 17, 2024. This decision aligns with a broader trend among hig

Groundbreaking pathway found to combat Alzheimer's

Survey reveals Gen Z experiences burnout earlier

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LAPD reports drop in homicides, other crimes for 2024

The Los Angeles Police Department released its crime data for 2024 Monday, and indicated an across-the-board decrease in crimes from the year before. Headlining the report was a decrease in violent crimes, including a 14% drop in homicides and a 19% drop in persons shot, compared to 2023. “The 2024 crime data reflects the impact of our ongoing commitment to public safety and the strength of our partnerships with the community,” said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell in a statement. “A 14% reduction in homicides and a 19% drop in shooting victims are significant strides in our efforts to re

Lawsuit raises concerns over disability rights for millions of Americans

UCLA, USC women’s teams take top seeds in March Madness bracket

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March Madness: Xavier rallies to beat Texas 86-80 in First Four

Marcus Foster scored 22 points and Zach Freemantle added 15 while overcoming foul trouble as Xavier rallied past Texas 86-80 in the First Four on Wednesday night. The Musketeers (22-11) erased a 13-point deficit in their biggest comeback win this season and advanced into the main bracket of the NCAA Tournament to play No. 6 seed Illinois on Friday night in a Midwest Region game at Milwaukee. “That’s one of the greatest games I’ve ever been a part of,” Xavier coach Sean Miller said. “I thought we beat an excellent Texas team. They are disciplined. They ha

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Injury in March Madness game ends storybook final season for Matt Rogers of American U.

American University lost leading scorer Matt Rogers to a right knee injury during Wednesday night's 83-72 loss to Mount St. Mary's in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament, ending a storybook final season for a player who chose to stay at the small school in the nation's capital instead of transferring to a bigger program. “This kid has worked really, really hard,” Eagles coach Duane Simpkins said. “He’s come a long way. It's going to make him a better player moving forward. It’s going to make him a better person, learning how to deal with adversity. It was disappointi

A former studio engineer is charged with stealing unreleased Eminem music and selling it online

Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer

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Bering Air plane that crashed in Alaska was overweight before it took off, new NTSB report says

The regional airline flight in Alaska that crashed, killing all 10 people onboard, was overweight before it took off, according to a preliminary report released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board.The Cessna Grand Caravan operated by Bering Air as flight 445 crashed about 34 miles southeast of Nome, Alaska, on February 6. It was initially reported missing but was found the next day on ice floating in Alaska’s Norton Sound.The icepack, which was subject to the tidal ocean currents, continuously moved about 5 to 10 miles per day, which complicated search and rescue efforts, t

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Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's meals recalled for 'wood-like material' linked to choking

Nestle USA is recalling certain batches of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals for possible contamination with “wood-like material" after a report of potential choking. The recall applies to limited quantities of meals with best-before dates between September 2025 and April 2026. They include Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry and Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna. The products were distributed to major stores in the U.S. between September 2024 and this month. No p

Georgia man sentenced to to 1 year in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia

Ben & Jerry’s says its CEO was fired for the company’s political posts

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Israel launches first ground offensive since Gaza ceasefire collapse, partially recapturing key area

The Israeli military said Wednesday that it had launched “targeted ground activities” in Gaza, partially recapturing a key area in the territory, a day after launching an aerial bombardment of the strip that shattered the two-month-old ceasefire with Hamas.The operation began a day after Israel renewed its bombardment of Gaza, shattering the fragile ceasefire with Hamas. Israel accused Hamas of “repeatedly” refusing to release hostages and rejecting offers from mediators. Hamas, in turn, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of unilaterally upending the truce and putting hostages �

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Legal showdown as Justice Department resists judge's demand for more details on deportation flights

The Justice Department is resisting a federal judge's demand for more information about flights that took deportees to El Salvador, arguing on Wednesday that the court should end its “continued intrusions” into the authority of the executive branch. It's the latest development in a showdown between the Trump administration and the judge who temporarily blocked deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration. President Donald Trump has called for the judge's impeachment as the Republican escalates his conflict with a judiciary after a series of court setbacks over his

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif targets LA Olympics in 2028 after brushing off Donald Trump criticism

Man who last saw missing student Sudiksha Konanki has left Dominican Republic after getting new passport

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Trump to speak with Ukraine's Zelenskiy at 10 a.m. ET

U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at 10:00 a.m. ET (1400 GMT) on Wednesday, a White House official confirmed.Trump's call with the Ukrainian leader, with whom he has a complicated relationship, comes after a roughly 2-hour call the U.S. president held with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss steps to end the Russia-Ukraine war. (Reporting by Jeff Mason)

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Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained

Germany updated its travel advisory for the United States to emphasise that a visa or entry waiver does not guarantee entry for its citizens after several Germans were detained at the border recently, a foreign ministry spokesperson said.The ministry updated its travel advice website for the U.S. on Tuesday to clarify that neither approval through the U.S. ESTA system nor a U.S. visa entitles entry in every case."The final decision on whether a person can enter the U.S. lies with the U.S. border authorities," said the spokesperson on Wednesday.However, the spokesperson emphasised that the