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An anonymous Jewish student alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday that Columbia University is failing to provide a safe learning environment for students during the ongoing pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

By Matt Egan and Ramishah Maruf, CNN

America’s relentless spending has kept the economy motoring. But it’s starting to worry some observers.

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Kelly McCleary and Matt Egan, CNN

Columbia University, and other schools have taken steps to try to address students' concerns over safety and freedom of expression.

Texas State Police were seen pushing back pro-Palestinian protesters on the University of Texas at Austin campus Wednesday afternoon, as witnessed by CNN affiliate KEYE.

Texas State troopers in riot gear, including some on horseback, began breaking up a group of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Texas at Austin shortly after a demonstration began Wednesday.

Hedge fund billionaire Leon Cooperman, a prominent Columbia University donor, is offering support for the Ivy League school’s embattled president even as he continues to blast students protesting against Israel.

By Matt Egan, Chris Boyette, Shimon Prokupecz and Nic F. Anderson, CNN

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Kelly McCleary and Matt Egan, CNN