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White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at annual event shadowed by war in Gaza

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-04-27 21:39:46

SUMMARY: A White House correspondents’ dinner featuring a roast of President Joe Biden was overshadowed by protests against his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and the media’s coverage of it. Hundreds of protesters outside the event criticized Biden’s support for Israel and the lack of journalist coverage of the conflict. The war in Gaza was a central theme of the event, with chants accusing Western media of hiding the truth. The night also highlighted the persecution of journalists worldwide, including the imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia. The event had heightened security measures due to the presence of demonstrators.

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Fort Bend ISD assault: Mother speaks out about her son’s attack on classmate that sent girl to hospital

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abc13.com – Alex Bozarjian – 2024-05-12 21:12:24

SUMMARY: A boy in second grade at Burton Elementary in Fort Bend ISD attacked a girl in his class, hitting her over the head with his laptop twice. The victim, Tori, ended up with a gash in her head and needed stitches. The boy’s mother defended her son, saying the incident was out of character and blaming ongoing issues between Tori and her friend. The school district took appropriate disciplinary action with a three-day suspension. Both parents believe the students should not be in the same class. The school’s response to the incident has been controversial, with differing views on how to prevent future similar incidents.

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Texas Longhorns named No. 1 seed for 1st time in program history

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2024-05-12 19:10:14

SUMMARY: The Texas Longhorns are the top seed in the NCAA softball tournament for the first time in program history, despite losing in the Big 12 Conference championship game. They will open play against Siena, who won their first-ever Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship, in a double-elimination tournament. The Longhorns lead Division I teams in batting average and are second in on-base percentage. If they win the regional round, they will play at home for the super regional round. Texas A&M is the No. 16 seed and will also host a regional tournament. The top 16 seeds will host the super regional round if they advance.

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Actor Steve Buscemi punched in the face in random New York City attack in Manhattan, police say

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abc13.com – WABC – 2024-05-12 19:08:07

SUMMARY: Actor Steve Buscemi was assaulted in Kips Bay, NYC, being punched in the face in a random attack while walking in Manhattan. He went to a hospital for treatment with bleeding, bruising, and swelling. Buscemi’s publicist confirmed he is okay and appreciates well wishes from everyone. Police are still searching for a suspect. This incident follows a similar attack on Buscemi’s “Boardwalk Empire” co-star Michael Stuhlbarg, who was hit in Central Park with a rock. The incidents highlight the issue of random violence in NYC. No further details have been released, and investigations are ongoing.

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