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Employer of visiting nurse who was killed didn't protect her and should be fined, safety agency says
A home health care company failed to protect a visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist at a Connecticut halfway house and should be fined about $161,000, federal workplace safety officials said Wednesday. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released the results of its investigation into Elara Caring and the Oct. 28 death of Joyce Grayson, a 63-year-old mother of six and nurse for 36 years.
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Associated Press
Biden administration weighing measures to help Palestinians bring family from region
The Biden administration is weighing measures to help Palestinians living in the United States who want to bring family from the war-torn region. “We are constantly evaluating policy proposals to further support Palestinians who are family members of American citizens and may want to come to the United States,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Wednesday. Jean-Pierre said discussions were underway but had no further details on how procedures might work.
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Time
Inside Columbia, City College's Darkest Night With Police
Police officers arrived at Columbia University and The City University of New York’s City College campus on Wednesday.
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AFP
Bogota cuts ties with Israel over 'genocidal' Gaza campaign
President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday that Colombia will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, whose leader he described as "genocidal" in its war in Gaza.Colombia has joined Bolivia, Belize and South Africa in severing ties with Israel.
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Associated Press
South Carolina Senate takes up ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
South Carolina's Senate is debating a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors with just days left in a 2024 session where they have largely avoided social hot-button issues. Sen. Richard Cash started debate on the bill on Wednesday by asking the Senate to approve it. The Senate has 30 Republicans, 15 Democrats and one independent.
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AFP
13 years in US prison for Ukrainian REvil hacker
A Ukrainian man was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison in Texas on Wednesday for his role in ransomware attacks by the notorious Russia-based REvil hacking group, the US Justice Department said.Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, was sentenced to 13 years and seven months in prison and ordered to pay $16 million in restitution for his involvement in more than 2,500 ransomware attacks.
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USA TODAY
United Methodists lift 40-year ban on LGBTQ+ clergy, marking historic shift for the church
The UMC General Conference, the church's top legislative assembly, is gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Associated Press
Bernie Williams to raise awareness of lung disease at May 3 event in Puerto Rico
Fresh off his New York Philharmonic debut, former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams returns to his native Puerto Rico on Friday for an evening of discussion and performance to raise awareness for Interstitial Lung Disease. Williams will be joined by former major leaguers Carlos Beltrán and Carlos Delgado for the event at the TASIS Dorado Performing Arts Center in the San Juan suburb of Dorado.
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NBC News
College decision day passes many students by as financial aid delays linger
Held-up financial aid packages are finally rolling in after FAFSA issues pushed the typical May 1 enrollment deadline deep into June at some schools.
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NBC News
Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within weeks, if needed
The U.S. has two vaccines ready that could begin shipping widely within a few weeks if the H5N1 bird flu infecting dairy cows begins spreading more easily to people, federal health officials said Wednesday.
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NBC News
Southeast Asian Americans face the brunt of racist attacks among Asians in U.S., new study finds
Southeast Asian Americans face assault, verbal abuse and threats more than any other Asian American group, a new report by advocacy group The Asian American Foundation revealed.
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The Conversation
Why universities turn to the police to end student protests − and why that can spiral out of control
While most colleges and universities have their own police units, some schools, like Columbia University, have only private security − and then can call in outside police when they feel it is needed.
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Yahoo Finance
Starbucks CFO says there are no plans to lower prices, but Wall Street is skeptical of its 2024 plans
The company is planning to introduce new menu items, loyalty offerings, and more, but it likely falls short of what's needed for a turnaround.
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CNN
Colombia to break diplomatic ties with Israel over actions in Gaza
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says Israel’s actions are “genocidal.” Israel’s foreign minister responds by calling Petro a “hate-filled, anti-Semitic president.”
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CNN
Arizona Senate votes to repeal Civil War-era near-total abortion ban
The Arizona Senate on Wednesday voted to repeal the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, three weeks after the state Supreme Court revived the law and thrust reproductive rights into the political spotlight.
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NBC News
Cottage cheese and sour cream are safe amid bird flu outbreak, FDA says
Is dairy safe to eat? New FDA tests find that pasteurization is effective against the bird flu virus for milk, cottage cheese and sour cream. The virus has spread to 36 dairy herds in nine states.
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CNN
GOP-led states sue Biden administration over new rules aimed at closing ‘gun show loophole’
Several GOP-led states have sued the Biden administration over a federal rule set to take effect later this month that will require people who sell firearms online and at gun shows to conduct background checks on their potential customers.
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Yahoo Finance
Powell says November election won’t affect Fed: 'We just don’t go down that road'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered a strong defense Wednesday of central bank independence as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
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NBC News
Florida man and woman arrested on charges of trafficking 2 Cuban women
A man and woman are facing charges after police said they smuggled two Cuban women into the United States and then forced them into prostitution in Miami-Dade.
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Associated Press
US regulators maintain fishing quota for valuable baby eels, even as Canada struggles with poaching
U.S. regulators decided Wednesday to allow American fishermen to harvest thousands of pounds of valuable baby eels in the coming years, even as authorities have shuttered the industry in Canada while they grapple with poaching. Baby eels, also called elvers, are harvested from rivers and streams by fishermen every spring. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission decided Wednesday that U.S. fishermen will be allowed to harvest a little less than 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) of the eels per year.
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