SIxty-six brand-new doctors will celebrate their graduation Sunday as members of the inaugural class of the California Health Sciences University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. The graduates will receive their diplomas and be hooded — a doctorate program tradition — at the graduation ceremony, which will be held in the Save...
Rep. Matt Gaetz Echoes Proud Boys’ Language at Trump’s Court Appearance
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz evoked language adopted by the far-right Proud Boys extremist group as he appeared at court Thursday to support Donald Trump at his hush money trial, reflecting the undercurrent of activist elements present among the presumptive GOP nominee's supporters as he seeks a return to the White House. “Standing back,...
Emotions Flare During UC Regents Meeting, Pro-Palestine Protesters Escorted Out
An encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters on UC Merced’s campus grew substantially in numbers Wednesday – and with it, the level of passion exhibited by demonstrators also expanded. During the afternoon session of the UC Board of Regents’ Academic and Student Affairs Committee, protesters were escorted out of the auditorium after...
Sonoma State President on Leave After Controversial Agreement with Gaza Protesters
Sonoma State University experienced a major upheaval Wednesday afternoon when President Mike Lee announced his temporary departure, following a contentious email he sent to students and faculty concerning the demands of campus pro-Palestinian protesters, the Press-Democrat reported today. Lee's Terms of Leave are Unknown The duration of Lee’s absence is...
Justice Department Moves to Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy. The Proposed Rule A proposed rule sent to the federal register recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for...
Ukraine Says It Has Checked Russia’s Offensive in a Key Town, But Moscow Says It Will Keep Pushing
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s forces in a key northeastern Ukraine town have halted the Russian advance, military officials in Kyiv claimed Thursday, though a senior Moscow official said the frontline push had enough resources to keep going. Russian attempts to establish a...
Slovak Authorities Charge ‘Lone Wolf’ in Assassination Attempt on Prime Minister
BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying he acted alone in a politically motivated attack. Fico’s pro-Russia views have contributed to deep divisions in the small European country that borders Ukraine. Fico, 59, was in serious but stable condition...
US Military Says Gaza Pier Project is Complete and Aid Will Soon Flow as Israel-Hamas War Rages
The U.S. military finished installing a floating pier off the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with officials poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieged over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war. Completion of the Pier Project The final construction sets up a complicated...
UN’s Top Court Opens Hearings on the Israeli Military’s Incursion into Rafah
THE HAGUE — South Africa told the United Nations’ top court on Thursday the situation in Gaza has reached “a new and horrific stage" as it sought emergency measures to halt Israel's military operation in the enclave's southern city of Rafah. It was the third time the International Court of...
Harris Accepts Debate Invite from CBS News to Face Off with Trump’s VP Pick This Summer
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CBS News to debate former President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick this summer, the Biden campaign said Thursday. Trump's VP Announcement Expected Soon Trump is expected to announce a running mate shortly before the Republican National Convention begins in...