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Khalil, a legal resident and Columbia University graduate student, led pro-Palestinian protests on campus. He was arrested last month in the lobby of his university-owned apartment.
New video shows the arrest of Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agents.
Former Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil remains in an immigration detention center in Louisiana. Protesters nationwide are calling for his release, saying the federal government is violating his First Amendment rights by seeking to deport him amid the White House's crackdown on students and alleged "agitators" protesting Israel's war with the terror group Hamas. While Khalil has been accused of making statements in support of Hamas, he has not been publicly accused of providing any material support. His lawyers say he's being punished for exercising protected speech.
An activist who led pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University will remain detained in Louisiana while his attorneys challenge the Trump administration’s effort to deport him. ICE agents took Mahmoud Khalil into custody over the weekend for removal from the U.S., but a federal judge has blocked his deportation for now.
President Trump said Monday that Khalil's arrest was just the first "of many to come."
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
Police were at Columbia University after officers were asked to come in and remove pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
Columbia University called in the NYPD and cleared protesters from campus, ending a pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's main lawn.
A dramatic scene unfolded as police brought in a large vehicle with an extendable ramp to gain entry to a second floor window of the Hamilton Hall at the university in New York City.
The NYPD took dozens of protesters at Columbia University into custody Tuesday night. This comes after demonstrators forced their way into a university building and locked themselves inside.
Protests over the Israel-Hamas war have become tense at multiple colleges throughout the U.S. This started at New York’s Columbia University where students are now negotiating with the school.
The school announced the hybrid model for classes will extend to final exams. A pro-Palestinian encampment has disrupted campus life, and students have requested a remote learning option.
The directive comes just over a week since the protests began along with reports of escalating tensions with Jewish students.
The protests are growing, with continued clashes and threats of violence. CBS News’ Nancy Chen reports from Columbia University in New York.
Classes at Columbia University are fully remote Monday, as pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war stretched into their sixth day.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a fourth day of protests in Upper Manhattan.
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Blase Cardinal Cupich reminded the faithful to keep fresh in their minds Christ's Resurrection as they go through their everyday lives.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
Alphanso Talley, 25, and Donvon McClary, 21, both of Chicago, were charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and one felony count of robbery with a firearm.
Both sedans came to rest in the yards of two separate residences, police said.
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A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
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The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
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CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
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The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
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Attorneys for the Trump administration are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the deportations of Venezuelan men they claim are criminal gang members to continue. Cristian Benavides reports.
An interdenominational sunrise service in Daley Plaza and an egg giveaway were among the events Sunday.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
As an officer and K9 pursued him, Vernon Frills of Madison fired shots in the direction of the officer and the K9, hitting the K9 twice, according to police.
The crash happened around 10:15 a.m. in Trilla, about 200 miles south of Chicago.
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Blase Cardinal Cupich reminded the faithful to keep fresh in their minds Christ's Resurrection as they go through their everyday lives.
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
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A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
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Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
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Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
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The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
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Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
