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Cornell and Columbia universities under DoE probe for antisemitism and Islamophobia

Federal officials have warned of rising threat of antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK

Columbia, Cornell and other colleges face US inquiries over alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia

The federal government has opened civil rights investigations at seven schools and universities over allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK

To slap at rivals on Israel, Christie gives a nod to Biden - Roll Call

GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie touted a recent trip to Israel in an appearance before a Washington think tank.

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Fear and free speech collide on America's campuses as Israel-Hamas war rages

As war rages on between Israel and Gaza, tensions have been heightened at schools across the US, students and academics tell Josh Marcus

The Independent UK

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst attends Michigan-Penn State game

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst was in Happy Valley to watch Michigan vs. Penn State. Which draft prospects could be on his radar?

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Emhoff visits New York's Cornell University as he seeks to reassure Jewish community after threats

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has met with students and administrators at Cornell University as he offered support to the school’s Jewish community after threats of violence amid Israel’s war against Hamas

The Independent UK

Yes, Anti-Israel Protests Are Free Speech

Peaceful pro-Palestine protests are protected by the First Amendment, even if protesters often use offensive or inflammatory rhetoric.

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Cornell student accused threatening Jewish people had mental health struggles, mother says

The mother of a Cornell University student accused of making online threats against Jewish people on campus said he had mental health struggles and later posted an apology

The Independent UK

‘Career on the line’: US students fear job backlash for protesting Israel

Pro-Palestinian students say the threat of losing future opportunities has had a silencing effect on their activism.

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Cornell cancels classes after student is charged with threatening Jewish people on campus

Cornell University is canceling classes after a student was charged with making online threats against Jewish people on campus

The Independent UK

Cornell University cancels classes over ‘extraordinary stress’ of death threats against Jewish community

Upstate New York campus to close on Friday after student was arrested over antisemetic threats

The Independent UK

Cornell cancels classes citing ‘stress’ after antisemitic threats lead to arrest

Patrick Dai, a junior, charged with threatening to murder Jewish students and will remain in custody at least until next court appearance

The Guardian - US

Cornell University student accused of posting online threats about Jewish students appears in court

A Cornell University junior accused of posting violently threatening statements against Jewish people on campus was held without bail after his first appearance in federal court

The Independent UK

Cornell student who allegedly made antisemitic threats to appear in court

Student has been charged with threatening to kill or injure using interstate communications, and faces up to five years in prison

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Cornell student accused of antisemitic murder threats appears in court

WARNING: Distressing content. Patrick Dai, a junior majoring in engineering at the university, charged in federal complaint

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"Cornell Student Arrested for Making Online Threats to Jewish Students on Campus"

Federal prosecutors have announced an arrest in the Cornell threats case (see Sunday's post): Patrick Dai, age 21, a junior at Cornell University who is originally from Pittsford, New York, was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate…

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Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus

The charges against 21-year-old Patrick Dai, a junior, come as tensions have risen on college campuses across the U.S. Dai hasn't yet entered a plea and is expected in federal court on Wednesday.

Roll Call

Congress, White House weigh in on campus threats tied to Israel-Hamas war

The Biden administration is taking steps to address antisemitism on college campuses amid rising reports of incidents.

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US officials to meet Jewish leaders as anti-Semitism surges on campuses

Tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups have sprung up on campuses due to the ongoing war in Gaza.

The Guardian - US

Cornell Jewish center under guard after online threats to students

Campus police sent to university center after series of antisemitic comments were posted to online message board

The Independent UK

Cornell University on alert after violent threats to Jewish community

WARNING: Distressing content. Cornell Police have notified the FBI of a potential hate crime

The Independent UK

Live updates | Israel deepens military assault in the northern Gaza Strip

Israel expanded its military assault deeper into the northern Gaza Strip as the U.N. and medical staff expressed fears over airstrikes hitting closer to hospitals, where Palestinians have sought shelter alongside the wounded

The Independent UK

Cornell University sends police to Jewish center after violent, antisemitic messages posted online

Cornell University administrators have dispatched campus police to a Jewish center after threatening statements against Jewish students appeared on a discussion board

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Cornell Lockdown Due to Threats

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