News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Judges at the top United Nations court ordered Israel to immediately halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in a landmark emergency ruling in South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide https://t.co/Ybl62D626y pic.twitter.com/7exyCNtdmt
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 24, 2024
Three US troops hurt during Gaza pier mission. https://t.co/Htmilx3elt
— The Hill (@thehill) May 24, 2024
LATEST: Pres. Biden secured a commitment from Egypt after a discussion with the country's president to resume deliveries of U.N. aid into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, according to the White House. https://t.co/vstTokWNnK
— ABC News (@ABC) May 24, 2024
Former president Donald Trump suggested that Nikki Haley would have a place on his team “in some form” — in what appeared to be his first public response to his former Republican presidential rival’s announcement that she will vote for him. https://t.co/mzYYjSJxih
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 24, 2024
Former President Trump says he would "absolutely" have Peter Navarro back if reelected. https://t.co/5A4021YxNo
— The Hill (@thehill) May 24, 2024
A Jan. 6 rioter dubbed "Sedition Panda" for the costume head he wore when he stormed the Capitol has been convicted on each of the eight charges he faced, including assaulting a police officer. https://t.co/bsuu4t8DMt
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 24, 2024
Two senior Dems on the Senate Judiciary Committee are requesting a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts ASAP amid reports that properties owned by Justice Samuel Alito displayed two flags with links to the Jan. 6 insurrection https://t.co/2TcLDgSpkb
— POLITICO (@politico) May 24, 2024
Clarence Thomas attacked the Brown v. Board of Education ruling today, suggesting the Supreme Court overreached its authority in the landmark decision that banned separating schoolchildren by race.
— Axios (@axios) May 23, 2024
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A married couple from the US who were serving as missionaries in Haiti were attacked and killed by a gang, family says https://t.co/7bVwlVX6yG
— CNN (@CNN) May 24, 2024
CBS News exclusive: Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have plunged 54% from record highs, internal data shows. https://t.co/sLdF1ZfwX2
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 23, 2024
An American charged with carrying ammunition in Turks and Caicos gets suspended 52-week prison sentence, his advocate says https://t.co/UUxkSx7DYj
— CNN (@CNN) May 24, 2024
It's been a very active week for severe storms and tornadoes — and more rough weather is expected for Memorial Day weekend.
— ABC News (@ABC) May 24, 2024
See the latest forecast: https://t.co/u3iGnv1B9C
