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FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran

The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013

FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Claudine Longet, singer and actor at center of a notorious manslaughter trial, dies at 84

French singer and actor Claudine Longet has died at age 84

Claudine Longet, singer and actor at center of a notorious manslaughter trial, dies at 84
Crime

Suspect in deadly Santa Clara shooting, fire was victim's estranged brother, police say

Suspect in deadly Santa Clara shooting, fire was victim's estranged brother, police say

Suspect in deadly Santa Clara shooting, fire was victim's estranged brother, police say
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours

Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours

Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours
Crime|Political|US

A timeline of former death row inmate Richard Glossip’s legal battles spanning nearly 30 years

A timeline of former death row inmate Richard Glossip’s legal battles spanning nearly 30 years

A timeline of former death row inmate Richard Glossip’s legal battles spanning nearly 30 years
Crime|Environment|US

Explosive device safely detonated after being found in critical Alabama reservoir

Explosive device safely detonated after being found in critical Alabama reservoir

Explosive device safely detonated after being found in critical Alabama reservoir
Crime|US

Justice Clarence Thomas laments ‘very dicey’ threats to judiciary and heightened security for Supreme Court

Justice Clarence Thomas laments ‘very dicey’ threats to judiciary and heightened security for Supreme Court

Justice Clarence Thomas laments ‘very dicey’ threats to judiciary and heightened security for Supreme Court
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Crime|US

Former death row inmate Richard Glossip released on bond after nearly 30 years in prison

Former death row inmate Richard Glossip released on bond after nearly 30 years in prison

Former death row inmate Richard Glossip released on bond after nearly 30 years in prison
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|World

Deaths of six migrants in Texas railcar investigated as human smuggling

The six people found dead inside a sweltering railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, over the weekend were stowaway migrants from Mexico and Honduras who fell victim to

Deaths of six migrants in Texas railcar investigated as human smuggling
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say

The U.S.

US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say
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Black cemetery in Florida vandalized, 'Trump' spray-painted on graves

Police in Florida are investigating vandalism at a historic, predominantly African

Black cemetery in Florida vandalized, 'Trump' spray-painted on graves
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Former Oklahoma death row prisoner freed from jail as he awaits retrial in 1997 killing

An Oklahoma man who has narrowly avoided execution three separate times could walk free from a county jail after a judge agreed to grant him bond while awaiting retrial

Former Oklahoma death row prisoner freed from jail as he awaits retrial in 1997 killing
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|World

US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head

A tourist from Washington state is facing federal charges after a witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of him hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal

US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip

Former death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond by an Oklahoma judge who ruled Thursday that Glossip could be freed from jail while awaiting a new trial for a 1997 killing

A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots

Voting rights groups are arguing that a federal judge should stop President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail voting because he doesn’t have the authority to do so

Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots
Crime|Political|US

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|US

US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud

Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her legal team

US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud
Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary

A top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary

Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary
Americas|Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Teen was among 6 people from Honduras and Mexico who died in hot Texas shipping container

More details are out after six people were found dead in a rail yard shipping container in Laredo, Texas, last weekend

Teen was among 6 people from Honduras and Mexico who died in hot Texas shipping container
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash

A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in Ethiopia

Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Czech police detain suspect in theft of medieval saint's skull from church

Czech police detained a 35-year-old man suspected of stealing a revered 800-year-old saint's skull from a church in the northern Czech Republic this week, they said on

Czech police detain suspect in theft of medieval saint's skull from church
Crime|Europe|World

Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two days

Russia carried out its largest aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its war in Ukraine, pounding the capital Kyiv and

Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two days
Crime|Health

Construction worker alive after 30-foot fall from building in Madison, Wisconsin

Construction worker alive after 30-foot fall from building in Madison, Wisconsin

Construction worker alive after 30-foot fall from building in Madison, Wisconsin
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School
Crime|Education|Environment|World

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began

Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began

Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began
Crime|Health|US|World

Man accused of wounding 2 drivers in Cambridge shooting pleads not guilty

A man accused of wounding two drivers when he fired at least 70 rounds from an assault-style weapon on a busy street near Boston pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges

Man accused of wounding 2 drivers in Cambridge shooting pleads not guilty
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|Science

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence
Crime|Sports

Georgia safety Ja’Marley Riddle arrested on drug, speeding charges

Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle has been arrested on two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge

Georgia safety Ja’Marley Riddle arrested on drug, speeding charges
Crime|Health|US|World

New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department

New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department

New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

After 2 suspicious fires, restaurant owners in "feel like we're under attack"

After 2 suspicious fires, restaurant owners in "feel like we're under attack"

After 2 suspicious fires, restaurant owners in "feel like we're under attack"
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change

The head of U.S. Border Patrol has announced his resignation

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change
Crime|Entertainment|US

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are gone. Here’s what that means for a retrial

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are gone. Here’s what that means for a retrial

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are gone. Here’s what that means for a retrial
Crime|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard

A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing all four people aboard and sparking a wildfire in the surrounding forest

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard
Crime|Political|US|World

US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials

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US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling

Allies of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro scrambled on Thursday to play down ties to a jailed banker that threatened his odds in

Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein has returned to court in his rape retrial a day after he reported chest pains while in the courthouse

Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Scottsdale Fire Department honors Costco employees who helped save a customer's life

Scottsdale Fire Department honors Costco employees who helped save a customer's life

Scottsdale Fire Department honors Costco employees who helped save a customer's life
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars

A former New York City judge who resigned last year while under investigation for professional misconduct has been charged with abusing his position to swindle real estate investors out of at least $5 million and then using some of the loot to pay his own bills

Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Scam involving actor Billy Bob Thornton making rounds on social media

Scam involving actor Billy Bob Thornton making rounds on social media

Scam involving actor Billy Bob Thornton making rounds on social media
Crime|Political

Former western Kansas mayor surrenders to ICE custody

Former western Kansas mayor surrenders to ICE custody

Former western Kansas mayor surrenders to ICE custody
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat
Crime|Political|US|World

In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers

The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process

In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers
Crime|Lifestyle

Couple charged with sexually abusing intoxicated underage female

Couple charged with sexually abusing intoxicated underage female

Couple charged with sexually abusing intoxicated underage female
Crime|Lifestyle|US

Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and her baby in Tulsa fire

Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and her baby in Tulsa fire

Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and her baby in Tulsa fire
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal

Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal
Crime|Political|World

New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues

Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington

New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran
Crime|Entertainment|US

Livestreamer known for posting racist content faces attempted murder charge after shooting outside courthouse

Livestreamer known for posting racist content faces attempted murder charge after shooting outside courthouse

Livestreamer known for posting racist content faces attempted murder charge after shooting outside courthouse
Crime|Europe|World

Bosnian Serb general Mladic's early release denied by UN court

A U.N. war crimes court said on Thursday it had denied a bid for early release by Ratko Mladic, the 84-year-old Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and crimes

Bosnian Serb general Mladic's early release denied by UN court
Business|Crime|Technology|World

US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5 million

A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million to the family of a woman who was killed in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX.

US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5 million
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
Crime|US|World

Oklahoma executes a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter

Oklahoma has executed a man who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter nearly 20 years ago

Oklahoma executes a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter
Asia|Crime|Political|World

'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges

As tension and gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate, where Senator Ronald dela Rosa had taken refuge to evade arrest and later escaped,

'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's  largest swap

The internationally recognised Yemeni government and the Iran-aligned Houthi group will exchange more than 1,600 prisoners, the office of the U.N. special envoy for

Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's  largest swap
Crime|Europe|World

King Charles visits Jewish area of London hit by antisemitic attacks

King Charles was greeted by cheering crowds on Thursday when he visited an area of London which has suffered a spate of antisemitic attacks in recent weeks, in a show of

King Charles visits Jewish area of London hit by antisemitic attacks
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees, Netanyahu says

Israel plans to sue The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation over an article that said Israeli soldiers, prison guards and settlers

Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees, Netanyahu says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says

Afghanistan's Taliban government has detained at least three journalists on unspecified charges, the United Nations mission there said on Thursday in

Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says
Crime|Economy|Health|Political

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know
Business|Crime|Technology|Travel|World

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security

An intruder was killed on a Denver runway after exploiting a security gap at one of the nation’s busiest airports

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
Crime|Election|Political|US

Justice Department sues DC’s attorney disciplinary authorities for recommending a Trump ally be disbarred

Justice Department sues DC’s attorney disciplinary authorities for recommending a Trump ally be disbarred

Justice Department sues DC’s attorney disciplinary authorities for recommending a Trump ally be disbarred
Crime|Election|US

Exclusive: Acting AG Todd Blanche was told last year to recuse from Justice Department matters involving Trump

Exclusive: Acting AG Todd Blanche was told last year to recuse from Justice Department matters involving Trump

Exclusive: Acting AG Todd Blanche was told last year to recuse from Justice Department matters involving Trump
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted

Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted

Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted
Crime|Political|Sports

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows
Crime

Teen suspect in triple homicide returns to North Carolina to face murder charges

Teen suspect in triple homicide returns to North Carolina to face murder charges

Teen suspect in triple homicide returns to North Carolina to face murder charges
Crime|Lifestyle|Sports

Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm

Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm

Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm
Crime|Europe|US|World

Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot

The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group has been sentenced in New York to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent acts against Jews and racial minorities

Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot
Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Museum's 'Knight Rider' replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn't gone anywhere in years

A museum in Illinois is wondering how it got a speeding ticket for its replica of the car in the TV show “Knight Rider” that hasn't moved from its display in years

Museum's 'Knight Rider' replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn't gone anywhere in years
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
Crime|Health|World

Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo

Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo

Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India

Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning have damaged homes and killed at least 96 people in northern India

Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India
Arts|Crime|Education

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws

Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate

A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest

Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
Crime|US|World

A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say

A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say

A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say
Crime|Europe|World

Zelenskiy's ex-top aide arrested as Ukraine graft probe widens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's former right-hand man was taken into custody on Thursday on money-laundering charges, part of a

Zelenskiy's ex-top aide arrested as Ukraine graft probe widens
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos

A top Philippine politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was no longer taking refuge at the Senate after what his wife

Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos
Business|Crime|Political|World

South Africa's Ramaphosa gets party backing over 'Farmgate' scandal, SABC reports

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured the backing of his party's top decision-making body over a scandal triggered by the theft of bundles of cash in

South Africa's Ramaphosa gets party backing over 'Farmgate' scandal, SABC reports
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment

The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on May 18 ahead of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, its president said on Thursday,

Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
Crime|Political|World

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting

Authorities say a man who livestreams himself saying racially derogatory statements to Black people in public settings has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse

Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100

A violent storm bringing rain and hail scythed across India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100

Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira

M23 rebels and the Rwandan army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Kouri Richins, author of a children’s book on grief, gets life sentence for killing her husband

A judge has ruled that a Utah mother who wrote a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death will serve life in prison without parole for his murder

Kouri Richins, author of a children’s book on grief, gets life sentence for killing her husband
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son have been overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Asia|Crime|Political|World

New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case

A New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after a trial over federal prosecutors' allegations

New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case
Business|Crime|Political|US

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows
Crime|Political

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son
Crime|Economy|US|World

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show
Business|Crime

Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has backed away from a previous claim that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed people

Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee
Crime|Sports

Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm

Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm

Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

The U.S. military says the remains of the second U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker

Brazilian financial markets reeled on Wednesday as traders pointed to a report alleging ties between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and a scandal-plagued banker, with some

Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker
Crime|Political|US|World

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories 

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked U.S. sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, finding that the Trump

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories 
Crime|Education

After teacher accused of sex with student in closet at high school, parents question what was taught in biology class

After teacher accused of sex with student in closet at high school, parents question what was taught in biology class

After teacher accused of sex with student in closet at high school, parents question what was taught in biology class
Crime|MidEast|World

Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children

The Lebanese Health Ministry says that Israeli airstrikes have struck seven vehicles in Lebanon, killing 12 people

Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
Crime|Health

Barber released from ICE detention after 15 months as deportation appeal continues

Barber released from ICE detention after 15 months as deportation appeal continues

Barber released from ICE detention after 15 months as deportation appeal continues
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Firefighters honored for going beyond, comforting and aiding resident in her husband's final days

Firefighters honored for going beyond, comforting and aiding resident in her husband's final days

Firefighters honored for going beyond, comforting and aiding resident in her husband's final days
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Children’s book author Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison without parole in fatal poisoning of husband

Children’s book author Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison without parole in fatal poisoning of husband

Children’s book author Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison without parole in fatal poisoning of husband
Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

Harvey Weinstein reports chest pain and court ends early as jury deliberates in his rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers say their client felt chest pains as jurors deliberated in his rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein reports chest pain and court ends early as jury deliberates in his rape retrial
Business|Crime|US|World

South Carolina lawyer Murdaugh's murder conviction overturned

South Carolina's highest court on Wednesday overturned the murder conviction of former lawyer Richard "Alex" Murdaugh, who was serving two consecutive life sentences for allegedly

South Carolina lawyer Murdaugh's murder conviction overturned
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health

Drug counselor who delivered 'Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years

A licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered the ketamine that killed “Friends” star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to two years

Drug counselor who delivered 'Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years
Crime|Health|Political

Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs

Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud
Crime|Environment|US

Stolen vehicle recovered from a Wisconsin lake after nearly two years underwater

Stolen vehicle recovered from a Wisconsin lake after nearly two years underwater

Stolen vehicle recovered from a Wisconsin lake after nearly two years underwater
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US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda

Official figures show that the number of people deported to El Salvador from the United States nearly doubled in the first months of 2026

US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda
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1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire
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Denver International Airport looks to create "better evacuation" process after Frontier incident

Denver International Airport looks to create "better evacuation" process after Frontier incident

Denver International Airport looks to create "better evacuation" process after Frontier incident
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Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force

Four Memphis residents say they have been harassed, arrested and physically mistreated for engaging in activities protected by the First Amendment such as observing and recording law enforcement personnel in their city

Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force
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Family of Black motorist killed in 2019 traffic stop reaches $4.8 million settlement with Louisiana officials

Louisiana officials reached a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black motorist who died in May 2019 in

Family of Black motorist killed in 2019 traffic stop reaches $4.8 million settlement with Louisiana officials
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Top ANC official backs President Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal

A top official in South Africa's African National Congress party threw his weight behind President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday over the "Farmgate"

Top ANC official backs President Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal
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La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark

La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark

La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark
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Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab

Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab

Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab
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Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denies a CNN report claiming the CIA conducted deadly operations in Mexico

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report
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Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened

Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened

Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened
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Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader

The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader
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Popular CA coffee shop hit with another break-in; thieves cause $20K damage but steal just $2

Popular CA coffee shop hit with another break-in; thieves cause $20K damage but steal just $2

Popular CA coffee shop hit with another break-in; thieves cause $20K damage but steal just $2
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Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace

Russia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country

Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
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Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work

Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem

Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work
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Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and baby in Tulsa fire

Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and baby in Tulsa fire

Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and baby in Tulsa fire
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Sheriff says he's 'thankful' and 'blessed' after stabbing

Sheriff says he's 'thankful' and 'blessed' after stabbing

Sheriff says he's 'thankful' and 'blessed' after stabbing
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'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable

'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable

'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable
Crime|Election|Political|US

Video shows Kentucky State House candidate take campaign flyer from someone's mailbox

Video shows Kentucky State House candidate take campaign flyer from someone's mailbox

Video shows Kentucky State House candidate take campaign flyer from someone's mailbox
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Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say

Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit

Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
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UK police plan 'unprecedented' operation to prevent trouble at weekend protests

London police said on Wednesday they would mount an "unprecedented" operation this weekend to prevent violence and serious disorder when two large protests

UK police plan 'unprecedented' operation to prevent trouble at weekend protests
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Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect

Gunshots broke out in chaotic scenes at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday where troops had been deployed after a politician wanted by

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
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France probes whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections, sources say

French authorities are examining whether a foreign interference campaign aimed at a hard-left party ahead of March's municipal

France probes whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections, sources say
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Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue

Ambreen Fatima protested in Karachi with her children on Wednesday for the release of her husband, one of ten Pakistani crew aboard an oil tanker seized by

Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue
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Moscow authorities restrict publication of photos and videos of aftermath of drone strikes

Moscow authorities have imposed restrictions on the publication of photos and videos showing the aftermath of "terrorist attacks", including drone strikes, the office of

Moscow authorities restrict publication of photos and videos of aftermath of drone strikes
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Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine

Hungary has summoned Russia's ambassador over a drone attack on western Ukraine, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday.

Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine
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Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud

A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.71 million), the

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud
Crime

Terrifying surveillance video captures Dorchester shooting — 4th shooting in city in 4 days

Terrifying surveillance video captures Dorchester shooting — 4th shooting in city in 4 days

Terrifying surveillance video captures Dorchester shooting — 4th shooting in city in 4 days
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A timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh

The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out the murder convictions against disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh for the deaths of his wife and son

A timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh
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Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash
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Over 32,000 unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized by Philadelphia CPB officers, officials say

Over 32,000 unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized by Philadelphia CPB officers, officials say

Over 32,000 unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized by Philadelphia CPB officers, officials say
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Police investigate apparent murder-suicide involving married couple

Police investigate apparent murder-suicide involving married couple

Police investigate apparent murder-suicide involving married couple
Crime|World

Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator

A burst of gunfire rang out in the Philippine Senate, sparking chaos in the building where authorities had tried to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court in connection with a deadly government crackdown on drugs

Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator
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Retired Orlando firefighters create 'The Bench 988' to save lives

Retired Orlando firefighters create 'The Bench 988' to save lives

Retired Orlando firefighters create 'The Bench 988' to save lives
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Businesses raise funds for family after two girls drown in creek

Businesses raise funds for family after two girls drown in creek

Businesses raise funds for family after two girls drown in creek
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Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout?

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa called on the public to step in to prevent law enforcement agents from handing him over to the International Criminal Court

Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout?
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Russia places UK ex-minister Ben Wallace on wanted list

Russia has placed British former defence minister Ben Wallace on a wanted list in connection with an unspecified criminal investigation, state media said on Wednesday,

Russia places UK ex-minister Ben Wallace on wanted list
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Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say

Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel,

Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say
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Plane crashes 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida; 11 people rescued, US Coast Guard says

Plane crashes 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida; 11 people rescued, US Coast Guard says

Plane crashes 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida; 11 people rescued, US Coast Guard says
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All-American RB Ahmad Hardy discharged after shooting, heads back to Missouri to begin recovery

All-American running back Ahmad Hardy has been discharged from a Mississippi hospital after a weekend shooting

All-American RB Ahmad Hardy discharged after shooting, heads back to Missouri to begin recovery