Columbia University Takes Steps Against Protests on Campus
Columbia University in New York has closed its facilities to the public in response to hundreds of activists participating in protests on campus.
911 Service Restored After Disruptions in Several States
Emergency crews say 911 call service is restored after parts of the U.S. were hit Wednesday night with an outage disrupting access to the commonly-used police, fire and EMS dispatch number.
At Congressional Hearing, Columbia President Refutes Claims of University’s Antisemitism
Nemat Shafik, president of Columbia University, took a stance against antisemitism, at a congressional hearing, but faced criticism from lawmakers who say her actions haven’t supported her words.
Two Additional Endangered Ferrets Are Gene Copies of Animals Frozen in 1980s
Two black-footed ferrets have been cloned using genes from the initial cloning of an endangered species.
Vehicle Backfiring Startles Circus Elephant Into Montana Street
The sound of a vehicle backfiring scared a circus elephant, causing it to break through a fence and take a brief walk, stopping noontime traffic before being loaded into a trailer.
OJ Simpson’s Body Cremated, No Public Memorial Planned
The body of O.J. Simpson was cremated Wednesday, the lawyer handling his estate said.
Supreme Court Ruling Simplifies Lawsuits For Forced Job Transfer
U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday made it simpler for workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will to pursue job discrimination claims.
Man Sentenced For Kidnapping of 9-Year-Old Girl at New York Park
A man was sentenced Wednesday to 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl who went missing in September from a state park in upstate New York.
At Senate Hearing, Boeing Engineer Says Company is ‘Putting Out Defective Airplanes'
An engineer at Boeing said the aircraft company, in a rush to produce as many planes as possible, is taking manufacturing shortcuts.
Owner of Ship in Baltimore Bridge Incident Ask For Help With Salvage Expense
The owner of container ship Dali, which caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, has initiated a process requiring owners of cargo to cover some of the salvage cost.
United Airlines Lost $124M in Q1, Affected By Boeing Incidents
United Airlines said Tuesday it lost $124 million in first quarter 2024.
Ford Recalls 456K Bronco Sport, Maverick Vehicles For Power-Train Risk
Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue.
Uber Aids Investigation Into Killing of Driver at Ohio Home
Uber is helping investigators examine the account that sent a driver to the Ohio home where an 81-year-old man allegedly shot the woman to death.
Alaska Airlines grounded all flights briefly Wednesday due to a technical issue.
Remote Work Approvals Encouraged for Military Spouses Who Hold Federal Jobs
President Joe Biden’s administration has announced new steps to improve a program that lets federal employees who also are military spouses telework while overseas.
