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A West Palm Beach man charged in a sexual assault and robbery that occurred Friday night at an Alabama shopping center was denied bail as investigators outlined the brutality of the alleged crime.According to court records, Isaac Mathis, 29, is charged with rape, robbery, attempted murder and arson in the incident. The Elmore County District Court ruled that Mathis should be held without bail during a hearing on Monday, August 12. He was charged in connection with the sexual assault that occurred on Friday, August 9.According to testimony, Mathis was released from a Florida prison on Aug. 1 after serving…

The president of Columbia University announced he would step down on Wednesday, just over a year into his post, following months of criticism over protests on the Manhattan campus over the Gaza war.Nemat “Minush” Shafik was also criticized by anti-war protesters and House Republicans, but for different reasons.In a letter to the Columbia community, Shafik said that during his tenure as president, “we have made progress in many important areas.””But it was also a tumultuous time with differing opinions across our community that were difficult to navigate,” she said. “This period put a great strain on my family, as well…

CNN — Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is stepping down, months after protests against the war between Israel and Hamas engulfed the campus, according to a letter Shafik sent to the Columbia community, obtained by CNN and confirmed by a university spokesperson. Shafik, an Egyptian-born economist, former senior official at the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Bank of England, and former president of the London School of Economics, has faced pressure over his response to an encampment on the Columbia University campus protesting Israel’s war with Hamas. In his letter on Wednesday, Shafik said progress had been made during…

Colorado’s Largest Antique Store: Colorado Antique Gallery By Tori Jane | Published on August 15, 2024 Bargain hunters and antique shopping enthusiasts, this is for you. We’ve found quite possibly the best antique store in Colorado. Tucked away in Littleton, this shop is one of the largest antique stores in Colorado, and to say it’s an adventure is an understatement. With thousands of rave reviews across the web, this shop is a shining example of our epic thrift game, a must-see sight, and a complete experience. The size of this shop makes it worth at least a day trip. When…

Weekend Preview – August 15, 2024August 14, 2024 8:03:30 p.m. Miles McQuigganRICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 15, 2024) – The Coastal Athletic Association’s 2024-25 season kicks off Thursday with 11 of 20 women’s soccer matches being played during the sport’s lone weekend to kick off fall competition. Women’s Soccer | ScheduleThursday’s 11-game series kicks off with a daytime matchup between perennial mid-major Northeastern contenders, as Hofstra visits MAAC defending champion Quinnipiac (2:30 p.m., ESPN+). The evening games include three teams visiting Power 4 opponents: defending CAA champion Towson opens the season at #RV/23 Virginia (6 p.m., ACCNX), Campbell University travels to…

A new school year can bring a lot of stress and anxiety for students, and health experts say parents can help by starting a simple conversation. MINNEAPOLIS — While many parents are busy right now buying school supplies for the new school year, health experts say it’s also a good time to start conversations with their kids about mental health. This summer, the U.S. Attorney General called for warning labels on social media platforms similar to those on cigarettes. Dr. Joshua Stein, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at PrairieCare, said for many kids, mental health concerns center around school. “School…

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — The city of Fayetteville has formalized an agreement with Fort Liberty to build a sports complex on part of the military installation’s land, in a move city officials say will create a major new attraction for families and military personnel in the nearby College Lakes area.The baseball fields clustered at New Century International Elementary and Middle School provide a good visual idea of ​​what city officials are hoping to build at the new sports complex.The sports complex will be built on the right side of MacArthur Road as you drive off I-295. Organizers with Fayetteville City…

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