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AP: New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction
New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case, according to the Associated Press (AP).
AP: Hamas willing to enact ceasefire if an independent Palestinian state is established
Wednesday, April 24th, a top Hamas political official said the group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel and that it would lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Man who self-immolated outside Manhattan courthouse where Trump trial is adjourned pronounced dead
Azzarello was initially extinguished and rushed away by emergency services. He was in critical condition at Weill Cornell Medicine - Burn Center, according to a press conference held by the New York Police Department (NYPD).
Fatal accident along McGalliard Road and Tillotson Avenue
A police chase that began in neighboring Henry County the morning of April 18 ended in Muncie at the McGalliard Road and Tillotson Avenue intersection, according to a press release from the Muncie Police Department (MPD).
Ball State Sweeps Akron
Ball State Baseball walked away from its weekend series against Mid-American Conference (MAC) opponent Akron with a sweep.
AP: Iran Launches Surprise Attack on Israel
Booms and sirens from over 200 missiles and drones could be heard in Israel April 13 when Iran launched a surprise attack as part of a mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a region-wide war, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Men's swimming to compete in Missouri Valley Conference beginning in 2024-25
Ball State men's swimming and diving will leave the Mid-American Conference (MAC) to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) beginning the 2024-25 season, Ball State Athletics announced April 11.
AP: OJ Simpson dead at 76
O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of murder charges, but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.