UPenn donors were furious about the Palestine Writes Literature Festival. What about it made them pull their funds?
The University of Pennsylvania's administration faces an overwhelming backlash from donors, many of whom are pulling their funds and calling on the Ivy League institution's president to resign. The root of their anger: A Palestine Writes Literature Festival that took place on campus last month that donors and Penn's administration both say included speakers with a history of making antisemitic statements, a characterization organizers and attendees reject.
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Crisis in Middle East clouds Biden's agenda as White House hosts Australian PM for lavish state dinner
President Joe Biden's attempts at deepening ties in the Pacific are again competing with other, pressing issues, this time the brewing war in the Middle East that is looming over his lavish state welcome for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for House Republicans that comes amid uncertainty over whether the Louisiana lawmaker can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
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NSYNC's Lance Bass hints more new music is to come from
Lance Bass has confirmed NSYNC are not done yet.
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The Nashville police chief's son, who was wanted in the shooting of 2 officers, was found dead after a car chase, officials say
The Nashville police chief's son, who was wanted in the shooting of two officers, was found dead Tuesday night after leading police on a car chase, authorities said.
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Indonesia budget surplus narrows as of end-September
By Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA Indonesia's budget surplus narrowed in the year to September to 67.7 trillion rupiah ($4.27
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Liam Gallagher boasts joint John Squire album is better than The Beatles' Revolver
Liam Gallagher says his upcoming album with John Squire is better than The Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'Yellow Submarine'.
1970-01-01 08:00
Trump rages as former acolytes turn against him under legal heat
Donald Trump's wealth, power and fame acted like a magnet for new associates keen to enter his orbit. But now, key figures who sought a share of his reflected glory are turning against him to save themselves.
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Arizona Diamondbacks headed to the World Series after beating Phillies for the National League pennant
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Tuesday night, advancing to the World Series for the second time in franchise history.
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DeSantis defends record fighting antisemitism after Jewish GOP state lawmaker flips endorsement to Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended his record standing up for Florida's Jewish community after a Republican lawmaker in his home state flipped his endorsement to former President Donald Trump and accused the governor of failing to address antisemitism.
1970-01-01 08:00
Reports: Richard Roundtree, actor famous for playing 'Shaft,' has died
Richard Roundtree, the stage and screen actor best known for his performance as a tough-talking private eye in 1971's "Shaft," has died, according to multiple reports.
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Mexico braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Otis
US meteorologists warn of a "potentially catastrophic" storm Otis when it makes landfall in southern Mexico.
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