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Cops storm Columbia, bust 100 anti-Israel protesters after university prez finally tells NYPD to clear campus

April 18, 2024 | 1:21pm

At least 100 protesters were cuffed and hauled away on Thursday afternoon when NYPD cops in riot gear swarmed the campus after the president made the bombshell decision to clear...

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NYU student who tore down Israeli hostage posters claims she was suspended under pressure from pro-Israel 'stakeholders': suit

April 18, 2024 | 12:54pm

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Two jurors booted from Trump trial, including NYC nurse who said she couldn't be 'unbiased,' man accused of lying about criminal past

April 18, 2024 | 12:26pm

A nurse who was seated as a juror in Donald Trump's "hush money" case earlier this week was let go Thursday after she said she can't be "fair an unbiased."

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April 18, 2024 | 12:10pm

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Biden announces sanctions on Iran drones, steel — without hitting lucrative oil income

April 18, 2024 | 11:37am

President Biden announced sanctions against Iranian steel and drone companies as well as 16 individuals Thursday in response to last weekend's aerial attack by Tehran against Israel.

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April 18, 2024 | 11:26am

More than a dozen members of the Kennedy family will give their formal endorsement of President Biden's re-election Thursday, snubbing their relative and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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April 18, 2024 | 11:07am

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