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Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony after weeks of turmoil Enlarge this image Protesters seen in tents on Columbia University’s campus on April 24. The school later suspended protesters…

Politics Trump fined $1,000 for violating gag order again and threatened with jail time Enlarge this image Former President Donald Trump attends his trial in Manhattan criminal court on May…

We’ve just heard from McConney that he hasn’t spoken to Trump since he retired from the Trump Organization last February. McConney testified last year that he had been given a…

3 hours ago About sharing Glasgow singer becomes last-minute Take That support By Noor Nanji Culture reporter An up-and-coming singer who stood in for Olly Murs at a Take That…

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Business How one stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers How one stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers 8:12…

7 minutes ago About sharing CoppaFeel! said Hallenga “showed us that it is possible to live life to the full with cancer” By Noor Nanji Culture reporter, BBC News Kris…

Investment by the Dutch brewing giant will create 1,000 new jobs and reopen dozens of closed pubs.

Authorities believe three tourists were attacked trying to fend off an attempted theft.

Business China makes cheap electric vehicles. Why can’t American shoppers buy them? China makes cheap electric vehicles. Why can’t American shoppers buy them? 5:26 Enlarge this image BYD electric cars…