6 AM ET: College pressure grows, Trump's support, measles cases rise & more

04/29/24 • 6 min

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Universities across the US are facing mounting pressure after another weekend of student protests and arrests. The State Department is split on whether Israel is following international law while using American weapons. Support for former President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be wavering, and he's got a surprising, if reluctant, supporter. At least four people have died after a tornado hit Oklahoma. Plus, global measles cases nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023.

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