Deon J. Hampton
National Reporter
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Latest from Deon J. Hampton
U.S. colleges warn international students not to travel overseas this summer
Universities are continuing to warn international students about traveling abroad this summer as the Trump administration said it would restore legal status to those who had had their visas revoked.
U.S. colleges warn international students not to travel overseas this summer
Universities are continuing to warn international students about traveling abroad this summer as the Trump administration said Friday it would restore legal status to those who’d had it revoked.
Dartmouth abstains from signing letter against federal funding cuts
Dartmouth College, the only Ivy League university that did not sign a letter condemning the Trump administration for trying to dictate policies and pausing billions of dollars in federal funding, said doing so would not have been an effective way to defend its mission and values.
The killing of an autistic teen highlights potential police violence that people with disabilities face
When police opened fire on Victor Perez, the autistic, nonverbal 17-year-old with cerebral palsy was experiencing a mental health crisis.
National Guard to help Albuquerque fight crime, but some wonder if it's necessary
Dozens of National Guard members will be deployed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, starting next month to help police crack down on juvenile crime and stem the flow of drugs.
A former Gambian soldier is on trial in the U.S. on allegations he committed torture in his home country
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former Gambian soldier accused of torture in his home country.
Roofer says ICE arrested three of his relatives in a workplace raid
A worker at roofing company in Bellingham, Washington, raided by ICE said masked agents detained three of his family members and dozens of co-workers.
As the Real ID deadline looms, DMV offices expect even longer lines than usual
Some state officials are warning about overcrowding and long wait times at Department of Motor Vehicles offices across the country as the deadline approaches for airline passengers to show a Real ID to board domestic flights.
College in S.C. will offer free nachos and hot dogs to draw more football fans to games
Coastal Carolina University threw a lot of ideas at the wall before landing on a tasty way to drum up more football ticket sales — free food at the concession stand. Fans attending football games at Brooks Stadium next season will be able to order as many hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and soda as their stomachs will allow.
Trump administration suspends a host of federal grants to Princeton University
The Trump administration cut funding to a host of Princeton University research projects, the school said Tuesday, making it the latest Ivy League institution whose federal backing has been reduced or revoked.
Education Dept. opens investigation into California schools' gender identity law
The Department of Education is investigating a California law that bars public schools from disclosing to parents the sexual orientation of their children.
