College Campus Protests; SCOTUS On Abortion & Immunity, Biden Signs Aid Packages, Arizona Electors Indictments

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Latest On College Campus Protests

On some college campuses there’s chaos as encampments of students protesting the war in Gaza war have threatened some on campus, and led to dozens of arrests at New York University, Columbia University, at Yale, USC, and the University of Texas. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, protests around the nation are leading to calls to have the demonstrators removed.

SCOTUS Hears Idaho Abortion Case

The Supreme Court heard arguments about an Idaho law that the state says supersedes a federal statute that emergency room doctors can perform an abortion if the life and health of the mother is jeopardized. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.

SCOTUS Hears Immunity Case

The U-S Supreme Court will hear arguments today regarding Presidential immunity. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview.

Biden Signs Aid Bill

After the Senate with strong bipartisan support signed off, President Biden has put his signature to a $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and other security needs, and vowed that the much-needed military supplies will be delivered to Kyiv without delay. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Arizona Plans Repeal Of Abortion Law

Several Republicans joined Democrats in the Arizona Legislature in an effort to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Bird Flu Concerns

Health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Arizona Election Indictments

Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani have been indicted for alleged conspiracy, fraud and forgery related to the 2020 election in Arizona. As America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports, the former president was not charged, but was listed within the indictment.

More Arrests On College Campuses

Pro-Palestinian protests are growing on American college campuses and the world is reacting, with dozens of arrests made Wednesday night at USC and the University of Texas-Austin. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports there are now calls from members of Congress including House Speaker Mike Johnson demanding the Biden administration get tough and restore order at the colleges.

Kyiv’s Long Range US-Made Missiles

U.S. officials say Ukraine has for the first time used the long-range missiles the Biden administration delivered last month, striking areas deeper in Russian territory. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

TikTok Responds To Possible Ban

As President Biden was signing an aid bill for Ukraine and Israel that also targeted TikTok’s use in the United States, the Chinese CEO of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance said the popular social media app won’t be going away, even it means a lawsuit. Sue Aller reports.

The Ban Blame Game

Former President Trump says if TikTok is banned in the US, the blame belongs to President Biden, despite trying to ban the social media app when he was in the White House. Tech correspondent Chuck Palm explains.

A Fifth Arrest In Kansas Women Murders

Authorities in Oklahoma have arrested a fifth person in connection with the murders of two Kansas women.

US & UK At Odds Over AI

Two American tech giants are now facing scrutiny in the U.K over their artificial intelligence practices. Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports.

Changes To Airline Compensation

Following passenger outrage over compensation, the Department of Transportation is now requiring airlines to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Finally

Following his recent passing, an O.J. Simpson film that has been in the works for years could finally find its way to the silver screen. Kevin Carr has the latest.

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