The number of people arrested in connection with protests on college campuses against the Israel-Hamas war has now topped 2,000. The Associated Press has tallied arrests at 35 schools since a tent encampment began at Columbia University on April 17. Some of the campus protests popping up over the last two weeks have led to agreements with administrators to consider the protesters demands. At Fordham, Northwestern, Minnesota and Brown, students will be able to make their case to university leaders about divesting from Israel. More frequently, demonstrators have been arrested after refusing to disperse or vandalizing property.

Jill Biden is holding a special White House dinner to recognize more than 50 of the best teachers in America. The 2024 National Teacher of the Year and the 2024 State Teachers of the Year are expected to attend Thursday's dinner. The teachers are chosen by an independent organization and typically are recognized at an annual White House ceremony. But Jill Biden, who is a career community college English professor, decided to put a new twist on the annual appearance. The first lady says hosting the teachers at the White House every year is one of her favorite events.

A U.S. official says Russia has moved some troops onto an airbase in Niger where a small number of U.S. forces remain after most American troops left the base in the nation’s capital. Russian trainers arrived in Niger about three weeks ago. It wasn't clear then where they were housed. The West African nation has ordered all U.S. troops out of the country. The Pentagon has said they will depart but hasn't provided a precise timeline. A U.S. official says Russian troops are on the other side of the base in the capital, Niamey, and not close to U.S. forces. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss troop movements.

A haunting new video released in the early morning hours is the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units. Hints of its origin are tucked into the frames as they flash by touting the power of words, ideas and “invisible hands.” Army Special Operations Command hopes that those drawn to the video may be interested in joining as one of its psychological warfare soldiers. The release of the Ghost in the Machine 2 video comes two years after the first one which generated a firestorm of online chatter.