USC tensions high after Muslim valedictorian's speech cancelled and Trump complains about jury selection: Morning Rundown
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NBC News— Uncertainty over how many hostages are still alive are complicating Gaza cease-fire negotiations, officials say. Donald Trump complains about jury selection as his hush money trial resumes. And accusations of sexual abuse are made against a teacher at an elite girls’ boarding school. Here’s what to know today. Uncertainty over how many hostages in Gaza are still alive More than six months since Hamas militants attacked Israel and seized more than 250 hostages, it remains unclear exactly how...
NBC News—USC decision to cancel Muslim valedictorian's speech further inflames tensions on campus. LOS ANGELES — Some students at the University of Southern California said their sense of pride was dashed this week when the school canceled Muslim student Asna Tabassum's valedictorian speech out of security concerns. They said the announcement of Tabassum's selection as valedictorian this month made them feel seen and heard. “It showed me that our people have a voice on campus,” said USC student Abdullah Khlefat, who is Muslim. Another student, named Layan, who asked that her last name not be...
KTVZ—USC calls off speaker appearances at 2024 commencement after canceling its Muslim valedictorian’s speech. By Taylor Romine and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — The University of Southern California announced it’s calling off appearances by prominent speakers and honorees at its graduation ceremony next month, days after the institution canceled the commencement speech of its Muslim valedictorian Asna Tabassum due to what it called security concerns. USC said its decision
KEYT—USC calls off speaker appearances at 2024 commencement after canceling its Muslim valedictorian’s speech. By Taylor Romine and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — The University of Southern California announced it’s calling off appearances by prominent speakers and honorees at its graduation ceremony next month, days after the institution canceled the commencement speech of its Muslim valedictorian Asna Tabassum due to what it called security concerns. USC said its decision