Harvard University News & Breaking Stories

Supreme Court limits executive agency power and rules in favor of Jan. 6 defendant, impacting future prosecutions. DOJ responds.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, influential legislator and cancer fighter, faces pancreatic cancer diagnosis while continuing to serve her constituents.

Memorial Day is not just for veterans, but to remember fallen soldiers who sacrificed for our country. Honor and remember them.

Republican political adviser and CNN commentator Alice Stewart, 58, found dead in Virginia. Colleagues mourn loss of Emmy-winning journalist.

Veteran GOP political adviser and CNN commentator Alice Stewart dies at 58. No foul play suspected in her death.

Duke students walk out of graduation as Jerry Seinfeld gives advice. Comedian encourages humor and effort in life's challenges.

Abogado español de 59 años nombrado vicepresidente de Nestlé y líder en varias empresas, mientras hotel Alhambra Palace se renueva.

Police peacefully arrest student protesters at USC, contrasting the aggressive detainment of demonstrators at UT Austin amid nationwide campus clashes.

Lebanese-American artist Etel Adnan's vibrant legacy of multidimensional creativity, spanning literature and visual art, continues to inspire worldwide.

Michigan hockey fails to advance to national title game, falling 4-0 to Boston College in NCAA Frozen Four semifinals.

Kimora Lee's daughter, Aoki, 21, sparks romance rumors with 65-year-old Vittorio Assaf after meeting on vacation in the Caribbean.

NC's primaries for governor set up a high-stakes showdown between AG Stein and Lt. Gov. Robinson in a pivotal battleground.

Experts narrow origins of mummies in Chinese desert. Surprising results reveal they were descendants of Ancient North Eurasians.

Biotech entrepreneur suspends 2024 presidential bid, endorses Trump. Vivek Ramaswamy, a political novice, drops out as Trump remains the favorite.

Billionaire's wife Neri Oxman apologizes for plagiarism in her doctoral dissertation, similar to former Harvard president. Husband Bill Ackman praises her transparency.

Harvard's first black president resigns after plagiarism scandal, blames racial animus. Conservative weapon against colleges, according to the Associated Press.

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid multiple controversies, setting a record for the shortest-lived presidency at the storied university.

Former U.S. senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl died at 88. Known for his philanthropy, he was widely respected in Wisconsin.

Harvard's president, Claudine Gay, should resign. The recent growing revelations about past instances of plagiarism make it untenable for her to remain in office.

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik calls for Harvard President Claudine Gay to step down amid claims of antisemitism on campus.

University presidents face scrutiny over handling of antisemitism on college campuses during Israel-Hamas conflict. Mixed reactions to resignation of Penn president.

Elon Musk reinstates Alex Jones on Twitter, Left loses minds. Freedom of speech, love him or hate him, matches the Left's crazy.

Columbia football's new coach promises to bring a championship. Poppe's return to the program brings hope and high expectations.

Congresswoman Stefanik exploited Jewish pain for political gain, trying to blur the lines between offensive speech and harassment.

President Biden's reelection campaign is pushing for radical gun control, defying Congress, and scaring voters with unsubstantiated claims about firearm access.

Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger has died at 99. He helped Warren Buffett build the company into an investment powerhouse.

OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman as CEO and adds Larry Summers to the board after firing him, in a surprising move.

Study finds bonobos, like humans, cooperate with outsiders. Research suggests human cooperation may be innate. Female bonobos form coalitions against sexual aggression.

Thousands gather in Washington D.C. in support of Israel, combatting antisemitism, with increased incidents at college campuses across the U.S.

Jill Stein, 73, is launching her third presidential campaign, seeking the Green Party's nomination, with the potential to impact the 2024 election.

Serial squatter Elizabeth Hirschhorn, 55, was finally booted out of a Brentwood mansion after living rent-free for 575 days.

Superstar Sylvester Stallone's cinematic journey is explored in the documentary "Sly," which offers insight into his iconic franchises but ultimately falls short.

"First Class" is the third episode of Frasier Season 1, where Frasier confronts his past as a talk show host at Harvard.

Growing opposition to Rep. Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker of the House has sparked calls to empower Rep. Patrick McHenry with new powers to get the House operational again. McHenry, who currently oversees the chamber as Speaker Pro Tempore, would be faced with challenges such as government spending fights and ongoing cryptocurrency efforts. The idea has gained support from prominent conservative figures, including three former GOP House speakers, and Democrats have also expressed support for expanding McHenry's authorities. However, the proposal faces challenges from Jordan and his allies, and the extent and duration of McHenry's powers are still up for debate.

Deion Sanders and his Colorado football team were mocked on "Saturday Night Live" after suffering a huge loss to Stanford.

"Frasier" is making a comeback after 19 years, with a new series premiering on Paramount+ and CBS, and it's really quite good.

Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin has been awarded the Nobel economics prize for research that explains why women are less likely to work than men. Goldin is only the third woman to win the prize in its 93-year history. Her research shows that women often underestimate their employment opportunities and feel overwhelmed by responsibilities at home. Goldin also found that the gender pay gap discourages women from seeking employment or pursuing further education. She said that the differences between men and women in the workforce are often a reflection of what happens in individuals' homes.

Former first daughters Malia and Sasha Obama were spotted leaving a club in West Hollywood after partying with Drake.

Debate over abortion stances of Trump, DeSantis, and other GOP hopefuls in 2024 sparks controversy and divides opinions.

Elon Musk indirectly endorses GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, praising his articulate views, adding to previous recognition of him as a 'promising candidate.'

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle express sadness over the death of mentor Charles Ogletree, praising his advocacy for social justice.

Charles Ogletree, a prominent lawyer and professor known for his work in racial justice, has died at the age of 63. Ogletree taught at Harvard Law School, where he mentored Barack and Michelle Obama, and counseled Anita Hill during Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearings. He was remembered as a mentor and advocate for justice.

Stanford University President, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, has resigned following allegations of research misconduct. The allegations, first reported by a student newspaper, questioned the integrity of Tessier-Lavigne's research and his failure to address errors. While a report released by the university's board of trustees confirmed some of the allegations, it did not agree with the newspaper's claims of potential research fraud. Tessier-Lavigne, who had a successful career as a neuroscientist and fundraiser, joined Stanford in 2016 and helped raise billions of dollars for the university. Richard Saller, a Stanford classics professor, will serve as interim president.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas believes affirmative action is unconstitutional.