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Appeals court appears torn over Sean 'Diddy' Combs' bid to overturn sentence

A U.S. appeals court appeared divided on Thursday about a bid by Sean "Diddy" Combs to overturn the hip-hop mogul's prison sentence over prostitution charges

Appeals court appears torn over Sean 'Diddy' Combs' bid to overturn sentence
Asia|Crime|Political|World

At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea

The United Nations says at least 250 people including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are either feared dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently

At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|US

McKinsey to contribute $125 million to Purdue bankruptcy over opioid sales advice

Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to contribute $125 million to Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement, resolving potential legal claims over

McKinsey to contribute $125 million to Purdue bankruptcy over opioid sales advice
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Melania Trump's full remarks on Jeffrey Epstein

First lady Melania Trump, in a rare White House address to the nation on Thursday, denied any relation to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the subject

Melania Trump's full remarks on Jeffrey Epstein
Africa|Crime|Travel|World

US expands Nigeria travel warning, lets embassy staff leave Abuja

The United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria and authorised the departure of non‑emergency U.S. government employees and their families from the

US expands Nigeria travel warning, lets embassy staff leave Abuja
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political

Jeffrey Epstein's ties to politicians, business titans and other figures

The U.S.

Jeffrey Epstein's ties to politicians, business titans and other figures
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Banker's payments to big names in Brasilia stoke election tensions

A Brazilian banker arrested last month on fraud allegations had paid millions to powerful figures across the political spectrum,

Banker's payments to big names in Brasilia stoke election tensions
Business|Crime|US|World

US judge says Pentagon violated court order to restore press access

A U.S. judge in Washington ruled on Thursday the Pentagon is hampering journalists in defiance of a court order that required it to

US judge says Pentagon violated court order to restore press access
Business|Crime|Political|World

Israeli military says Hezbollah launched missile at Israel, triggering sirens

Israel's military said on Friday that Hezbollah launched a missile at Israel, triggering air raid sirens in parts of the country, including in Tel Aviv.

Israeli military says Hezbollah launched missile at Israel, triggering sirens
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombia to 100% from 50% as tensions escalate

Ecuador's government on Thursday said it was raising tariffs on imports from its larger neighbor Colombia to 100% from a prior level of 50%,

Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombia to 100% from 50% as tensions escalate
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US summons Iraqi ambassador over drone strike on diplomatic facility in Baghdad

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US summons Iraqi ambassador over drone strike on diplomatic facility in Baghdad
Crime|Education|World

Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days

A student has opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey, killing nine people and wounding 13 others

Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Eswatini court rules first Trump deportees in jail have right to lawyer

A court in Eswatini has ruled that the first five migrants the Trump administration sent to the African kingdom have a right to a lawyer, after they

Eswatini court rules first Trump deportees in jail have right to lawyer
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes

Ambulances arriving at a Beirut hospital on Thursday bypassed the emergency room and drove straight to the morgue, where exhausted medics

At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes
Crime|Political|World

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’

First lady Melania Trump denied on Thursday that she had any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and said she was not one of his victims, thrusting the

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered prosecutors on Friday to file criminal charges against companies that refuse to cooperate with a task force he launched to

Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
Crime|Europe|World

Russian investigative journalist is placed in pre-trial detention

A Russian court on Friday ordered the detention of Oleg Roldugin, an investigative journalist for independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, following his arrest a day earlier.

Russian investigative journalist is placed in pre-trial detention
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony
Crime|Finance|Political|World

How many people have been killed in the Iran war?

Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on February 28

How many people have been killed in the Iran war?
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime

The Brazilian government on Friday announced a joint initiative with the U.S. to combat organized crime, involving the integration of data from Brazil's

Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing

British police have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died while attempting to cross the Channel from France to Britain on a

UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera

At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on

One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera
Business|Crime|Technology

Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home

San Francisco police arrested a person for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence

Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home
Crime|Technology|US|World

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico

The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government's use of a high-energy laser

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico
Crime|Political|US|World

US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech

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US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members

Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle

Crash-and-grab burglars use Jeep to steal ATM from Chicago gas station

Crash-and-grab burglars use Jeep to steal ATM from Chicago gas station

Crash-and-grab burglars use Jeep to steal ATM from Chicago gas station
Crime|Education

Central Michigan University student banned from campus after "concerning" social media messages

Central Michigan University student banned from campus after "concerning" social media messages

Central Michigan University student banned from campus after "concerning" social media messages
Crime|World

ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to crack down on networks it says help pregnant women lie

ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices

Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery on Saturday after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel

Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices
Crime|Election|US

Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, denies sexual assault allegations

U.S.

Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, denies sexual assault allegations
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine, Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday in their latest swap, officials from both countries said, as they prepare to start a ceasefire to mark

Ukraine, Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban

Police said on Saturday they had arrested 523 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group.

London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
Crime|Political|Travel|World

At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel

At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could

At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Crime|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US

Costa Rica on Saturday received the first group of migrants from other countries deported from the United States under an agreement signed in March

Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says

Hungarians will write history at an election on Sunday when they choose "between East and West" and the opposition Tisza party will win the vote, party leader Peter

Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying he was seeking greater access for

Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Business|Crime|World

Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief

Israel approved the appointment of Roman Gofman as the new Mossad intelligence agency head, a statement from the Israeli prime minister's office said on Sunday.

Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief
Crime|Environment|Health|US|World

Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital

Officials say crashes involving about 70 vehicles have bottlenecked a section of a snowy Colorado highway and sent eight people to the hospital

Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital
Crime|Political|US|World

US lawmaker Swalwell suspends California governor campaign after sexual assault allegations

U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell said on Sunday he is suspending his campaign for California governor as he deals with sexual assault allegations.

US lawmaker Swalwell suspends California governor campaign after sexual assault allegations
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Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede

Haiti declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and

Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
Crime|Health|Science|Technology|World

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism

People who show violent extremist tendencies on ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms could be directed in the future to human and chatbot‑based

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations

Russia and Ukraine accused each other L1N40U064 on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire L1N40S124 in their four-year war, reporting more than a thousand drone

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations
Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|Political|US|World

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he hoped two former Polish ministers who were granted political asylum in Hungary would be sent home to face justice

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell

(This April 11 story has been repeated without any changes to the text.)

Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World

Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count

Polling station delays and early uncertainty over the runoff contenders marked Peru’s general election on Sunday, as voters chose a new

Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count
Crime|Europe|Political|World

'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb

Fifteen years after far-right fanatic Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb damaging much of Norway's government quarters, the prime minister and his

'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Southport girls' murders should have been prevented, UK inquiry says

The murders of three young girls nL5N3OJ0WI at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Britain in 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "

Southport girls' murders should have been prevented, UK inquiry says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigerian airstrike at village market is latest in which civilians have been killed

A Nigerian airstrike at a village market in which more than 200 people are feared dead is the latest incident in which the military has hit civilian targets while pursuing

Nigerian airstrike at village market is latest in which civilians have been killed
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business

Venezuela's https://www.reuters.com/world/venezuela/ effort to attract foreign investors to develop its gold, iron and

Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology

World Liberty investor Justin Sun claims Trump crypto venture 'secretly' installed tool to freeze user holdings

A major investor in U.S.

World Liberty investor Justin Sun claims Trump crypto venture 'secretly' installed tool to freeze user holdings
Crime|Political|World

Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping

A Minnesota county is investigating an arrest by federal agents who allegedly broke into a St.

Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in the United States

Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by ICE in the United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil

Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in the United States
Crime|Health|World

Sixteen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says

At least 16 immigrants have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody from January 2026 through early April, according to ICE.

Sixteen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Britney Spears enters rehab after arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence

Britney Spears voluntarily checked into rehab on Sunday following her March arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, a representative

Britney Spears enters rehab after arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks

Anthropic's Mythos, a new AI model the company and cybersecurity experts warn could supercharge complex cyberattacks, poses significant challenges

AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon 'gravely concerning'

The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was deeply

Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon 'gravely concerning'
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $8.5 million verdict

After a key setback in the first trial of its kind before a federal jury, Uber is expected to return to court on Tuesday to face a second woman's claims that

Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $8.5 million verdict
Crime|Political|US|World

US fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked deporting pro-Palestinian students

U.S.

US fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked deporting pro-Palestinian students
Crime|Technology|US|World

Man charged after Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home

A Texas man was charged with hurling a Molotov cocktail nL4N40T1GB at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and attempting to set fire to the AI firm's headquarters.

Man charged after Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Police fire tear gas as workers' protest in India's Noida turns violent

Police lobbed tear gas shells and used "minimum force" on Monday to quell a factory workers' protest in the Indian national capital's suburb of

Police fire tear gas as workers' protest in India's Noida turns violent
Americas|Crime|Health|Sports|World

New trial over soccer legend Maradona's death begins in Argentina

A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with

New trial over soccer legend Maradona's death begins in Argentina
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows

Russia-linked hackers broke into more than 170 email accounts belonging to prosecutors and investigators across Ukraine during the last several

Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows
Americas|Crime|Travel|World

Bahamas police release Michigan man after his wife vanishes at sea

A 59-year-old Michigan man was released by police following the disappearance of his wife while sailing in The Bahamas, Bahamian Police Commissioner

Bahamas police release Michigan man after his wife vanishes at sea
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel

Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an

Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Senior Russian commander killed in March air crash, official says

(Corrects April 6 story, paragraph 2, to show Otroshchenko was commander of the Mixed Air Force Corps of the Northern Fleet, not commander of the 45th Army of the Northern Fleet's Air Force and Air

Senior Russian commander killed in March air crash, official says
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea

Mingling with power brokers at centenary celebrations of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, 2021, a beaming Hui Ka Yan betrayed no sign of the pressure

China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office

Prosecutors from U.S.

US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office
Crime|World

They scour the Mexican cartel lands for the missing — and for closure

The Guerreros Buscadores and dozens of other groups in Mexico scour the country for people who are missing

They scour the Mexican cartel lands for the missing — and for closure
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Izmail port in the southern Odesa region and struck two civilian foreign-flagged vessels overnight and early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said

Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say
Africa|Arts|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria police arrest 33-member gang over Kwara church abductions

Nigerian police have arrested a 33-member gang over a November attack in which 38 people were abducted from a church in central Kwara state, police said on

Nigeria police arrest 33-member gang over Kwara church abductions
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe

Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Tuesday it had successfully repatriated four high-value pieces of artwork, including a 1961 Pablo Picasso print, recovered in

Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe
Crime|Political|US|World

US appeals court shields Trump officials from probe over deportation flights

In a victory for Donald Trump, a U.S. appeals court on Tuesday blocked a judge from conducting an investigation into whether the Republican president's administration

US appeals court shields Trump officials from probe over deportation flights
Crime|Education|World

Former student opens fire in school in Turkey, wounding 16, governor says

A teenager opened fire at a high school in Turkey's southeastern province of Sanliurfa on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people including students and teachers

Former student opens fire in school in Turkey, wounding 16, governor says
Crime|Health|Sports

Jarren Duran directs obscene gesture toward fan at Minnesota and says fan told him to kill himself

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan at Target Field as he returned to the dugout after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins

Jarren Duran directs obscene gesture toward fan at Minnesota and says fan told him to kill himself
Crime|Political|World

Brazil's Lula calls for former spy head return after US detention

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday called on former intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem, who was detained by ICE in the United States the previous

Brazil's Lula calls for former spy head return after US detention
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jury selection starts for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial in a New York rape case

Jury selection is underway in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial

Jury selection starts for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial in a New York rape case
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul will not face new domestic violence charges

Utah reality star Taylor Frankie Paul will not be charged in recent fights with her former partner, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office said

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul will not face new domestic violence charges
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping

A Milan court on Tuesday accepted a class action brought by a consumer group against Meta Platforms over the theft of personal data suffered by Facebook Italy.

Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping
Crime

Emotional Gallego says he heard ‘rumors’ of ‘flirty’ behavior by Swalwell but denies knowledge of sexual assault allegations

Emotional Gallego says he heard ‘rumors’ of ‘flirty’ behavior by Swalwell but denies knowledge of sexual assault allegations

Emotional Gallego says he heard ‘rumors’ of ‘flirty’ behavior by Swalwell but denies knowledge of sexual assault allegations
Crime|MidEast|World

Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say

Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say

Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say
Africa|Crime|World

Pope Leo's visit revives priest's hopes for peace in anglophone Cameroon

Armed with pistols and an AK-47 assault rifle, the rebels ambushed Rev.

Pope Leo's visit revives priest's hopes for peace in anglophone Cameroon
Crime|Political|US

Ex-congressman Eric Swalwell faces second sexual assault probe

A second woman came forward to accuse Eric Swalwell of rape on Tuesday as the California Democrat and would-be governor resigned his

Ex-congressman Eric Swalwell faces second sexual assault probe
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel

The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a well-known human rights activist in Mexico who has for years levied charges of human rights abuses against

US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel
Crime|Political|World

Canada, UK, Australia and Japan call for 'urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon'

Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and six other countries condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Tuesday while calling "for an urgent

Canada, UK, Australia and Japan call for 'urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon'
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol over five years ago

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills 11 in Gaza, including two children, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday,

Israeli fire kills 11 in Gaza, including two children, medics say
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court

The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted property developer, pleaded guilty to eight charges including misuse of funds, fundraising

China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court
Arts|Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'

The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman’s home says her client has autism and was experiencing an “acute mental health crisis.”

Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'
Crime|US

Erika Kirk withdraws from event with JD Vance over threats, VP says

Erika Kirk, widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk, withdrew on Tuesday from a Turning Point USA event featuring U.S.

Erika Kirk withdraws from event with JD Vance over threats, VP says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the U.S., defying pressures where other countries have caved

Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba
Crime|MidEast|World

Female Iranian student arrives in Iran after release in France, state TV reports

Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari arrived in Iran after being released in France, Iranian state TV reported on Wednesday, after two French nationals facing security charges were

Female Iranian student arrives in Iran after release in France, state TV reports
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Another US strike on suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 4

The U.S. military has launched a strike on another boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people

Another US strike on suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 4
Crime|Political|US

Justice Department moves to dismiss Proud Boys and Oath Keepers’ seditious conspiracy convictions

Justice Department moves to dismiss Proud Boys and Oath Keepers’ seditious conspiracy convictions

Justice Department moves to dismiss Proud Boys and Oath Keepers’ seditious conspiracy convictions
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

California governor candidates see opening after Swalwell’s exit

Candidates for California governor have gathered for the first time since U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s dramatic exit over sexual assault allegations

California governor candidates see opening after Swalwell’s exit
Crime|Political|US

New accuser says Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her

New accuser says Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her

New accuser says Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her
Crime|Political|US|World

Historians suing Trump administration say National Archives won’t commit to preserving presidential records during lawsuit

Historians suing Trump administration say National Archives won’t commit to preserving presidential records during lawsuit

Historians suing Trump administration say National Archives won’t commit to preserving presidential records during lawsuit
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency

The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency
Crime|Education|Health

WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot

WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot

WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot
Crime|Political|US|World

A 15-year-old pleaded for his life as investigators say an elaborate plot lured him to his death

A 15-year-old pleaded for his life as investigators say an elaborate plot lured him to his death

A 15-year-old pleaded for his life as investigators say an elaborate plot lured him to his death
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been placed on probation for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration
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Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested

Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested

Teen rescued after being kidnapped near bus stop, suspect arrested
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Peru faces a presidential runoff as election count drags on after ballot delays

Voters in Peru face a presidential runoff in June after no candidate won the weekend election outright

Peru faces a presidential runoff as election count drags on after ballot delays
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California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018

A California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement

California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018
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Delivery robot apologizes for breaking CTA bus shelter: "Nasir is sorry"

Delivery robot apologizes for breaking CTA bus shelter: "Nasir is sorry"

Delivery robot apologizes for breaking CTA bus shelter: "Nasir is sorry"
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New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals

The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has resumed in Argentina

New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals
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Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas says he’ll keep searching for her following his release

Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas says he’ll keep searching for her following his release

Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas says he’ll keep searching for her following his release
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Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights

Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights

Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights
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Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights

An appeals court panel has ruled that a federal judge must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year

Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
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Dozens gather for vigil in honor of girl, 10, fatally struck by car in Massachusetts

Dozens gather for vigil in honor of girl, 10, fatally struck by car in Massachusetts

Dozens gather for vigil in honor of girl, 10, fatally struck by car in Massachusetts
Crime|US

House Ethics Committee announces investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell.

House Ethics Committee announces investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell
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FBI says suspects tried to rob Offset outside a Florida casino when he was shot in the leg

The FBI says rapper Offset was ambushed by a large group outside a Florida casino last week

FBI says suspects tried to rob Offset outside a Florida casino when he was shot in the leg
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Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping

Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping

Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping
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Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds

Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds

Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds
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How unlikely allies helped one nonprofit get results in deep red Alabama

Carla Crowder's unexpected courtroom experience in 2019 — representing Alvin Kennard, who spent 36 years in prison for a minor theft due to Alabama’s “three strikes” law — reshaped the Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice

How unlikely allies helped one nonprofit get results in deep red Alabama
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Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists

The Trump administration has fired four Justice Department prosecutors involved in cases against anti-abortion activists

Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists
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Fugitive former Brazilian intelligence chief released after being detained by ICE, associates say

Fugitive former Brazilian intelligence chief released after being detained by ICE, associates say

Fugitive former Brazilian intelligence chief released after being detained by ICE, associates say
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Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say
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Championship ring stolen from display case in Massachusetts: "Significant piece of local sports heritage"

Championship ring stolen from display case in Massachusetts: "Significant piece of local sports heritage"

Championship ring stolen from display case in Massachusetts: "Significant piece of local sports heritage"
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Teenage gunman opens fire at a school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself

An assailant has opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey before killing himself

Teenage gunman opens fire at a school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself
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Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism

Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism
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Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US

A senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese militant group will not abide by any agreements made in upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in the United States

Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US
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DOJ ‘weaponization’ report accuses Biden administration of biased prosecutions against anti-abortion protesters

DOJ ‘weaponization’ report accuses Biden administration of biased prosecutions against anti-abortion protesters

DOJ ‘weaponization’ report accuses Biden administration of biased prosecutions against anti-abortion protesters
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Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop arrested by FBI after hospital release, lawyer says

Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop arrested by FBI after hospital release, lawyer says

Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop arrested by FBI after hospital release, lawyer says
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Suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s house charged with attempted murder and attempted arson

Suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s house charged with attempted murder and attempted arson

Suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s house charged with attempted murder and attempted arson
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Another boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean leaves 2 dead, US military says

The U.S. military says it carried out another strike Monday on a boat accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people

Another boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean leaves 2 dead, US military says
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Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit
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Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race
Crime|Election|Political|US

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion
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Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says that 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama has been charged with attempting to kill the OpenAI CEO as well as a security guard at the residence when he threw the incendiary device at the gate of Sam Altman’s home on April 10

Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder
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Former Brazilian intelligence chief was arrested by ICE, senator says

A Brazilian senator said on Monday that the country’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem was arrested by ICE and is pleading for him to get political asylum in the United States

Former Brazilian intelligence chief was arrested by ICE, senator says
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Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations
Crime|Political|US

Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he’s stepping down from Congress

Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he’s stepping down from Congress

Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he’s stepping down from Congress
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Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says

The attorney for a man shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in California says his client was arrested by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital

Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says
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Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons

A man linked to white supremacist movements has pleaded guilty to setting a fire that destroyed part of a historic social justice center in Tennessee

Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons
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Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday

Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Injured police officer thrown from semi truck searches for the woman who prayed for him

Injured police officer thrown from semi truck searches for the woman who prayed for him

Injured police officer thrown from semi truck searches for the woman who prayed for him
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Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping

A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest by federal officers of a Hmong American man as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment

Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping
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Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel

Dozens of protesters were arrested at a demonstration urging Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of U.S. bombs to Israel

Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel
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Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play 'The Fear of 13'

Kim Kardashian is adding Broadway producer to her resume

Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play 'The Fear of 13'
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Ex-Army contractor, accused of leaking classified information, to be released to home detention

A judge says an Army veteran accused of leaking classified information about an elite commando unit will be released while awaiting a possible trial

Ex-Army contractor, accused of leaking classified information, to be released to home detention
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Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme
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Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children
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Outcome of Peruvian presidential election unknown after voting stretches into a second day

Peruvians still don't know the outcome of Sunday's presidential election after a ballot delivery issue forced authorities to extend voting by a day

Outcome of Peruvian presidential election unknown after voting stretches into a second day
Crime|Election|Political|US

Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell said he would withdraw from the California governor’s race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that led to a nearly immediate campaign collapse, as staffers quit and prominent Democratic supporters urged him to drop out.

Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor
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San Clemente neighborhood officially removes racist housing covenant after nearly a century

San Clemente neighborhood officially removes racist housing covenant after nearly a century

San Clemente neighborhood officially removes racist housing covenant after nearly a century
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Police credit Uber driver’s vigilance in arrest of man for child sex crimes

Police credit Uber driver’s vigilance in arrest of man for child sex crimes

Police credit Uber driver’s vigilance in arrest of man for child sex crimes
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Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs

Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs

Big Sur hikers recount discovery of woman found dead near hot springs
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Deputies solve 2023 murder case over 'money dispute'

Deputies solve 2023 murder case over 'money dispute'

Deputies solve 2023 murder case over 'money dispute'
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Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein

A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|World

Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases

More than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti’s capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices

Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases
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'You can always come home': Sister seeks answers six weeks after brother goes missing

'You can always come home': Sister seeks answers six weeks after brother goes missing

'You can always come home': Sister seeks answers six weeks after brother goes missing
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A love story at sea ends in silence: Inside the life and disappearance of Lynette Hooker

A love story at sea ends in silence: Inside the life and disappearance of Lynette Hooker

A love story at sea ends in silence: Inside the life and disappearance of Lynette Hooker
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More details on woman accused of firing shots at Oceanfront shooting: Docs

More details on woman accused of firing shots at Oceanfront shooting: Docs

More details on woman accused of firing shots at Oceanfront shooting: Docs
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Attorney offers free services to rape victims

Attorney offers free services to rape victims

Attorney offers free services to rape victims
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'How are you still alive?': Bystander hit in deadly police chase says he’s been ‘forgotten’

'How are you still alive?': Bystander hit in deadly police chase says he’s been ‘forgotten’

'How are you still alive?': Bystander hit in deadly police chase says he’s been ‘forgotten’
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Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage being built in Philadelphia

Authorities say the bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found

Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage being built in Philadelphia
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Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism

Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism

Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism
Crime|Lifestyle

Officials identify man found in Merrimack River

Officials identify man found in Merrimack River

Officials identify man found in Merrimack River
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UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class
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3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase
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Runaway kangaroo still at large in southeast Kansas after Easter Sunday escape

Runaway kangaroo still at large in southeast Kansas after Easter Sunday escape

Runaway kangaroo still at large in southeast Kansas after Easter Sunday escape
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Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market

Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market

Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market
Business|Crime

Tractor-trailer careens into building

Tractor-trailer careens into building

Tractor-trailer careens into building
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Exclusive: Former staffer alleges in CNN interview that Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her

In an exclusive on-camera interview, a former staffer details her allegations against Rep. Swalwell, a leading candidate for California governor

Exclusive: Former staffer alleges in CNN interview that Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her
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1 person dead, 6 others injured after shooting at Chick-fil-A in New Jersey

1 person dead, 6 others injured after shooting at Chick-fil-A in New Jersey

1 person dead, 6 others injured after shooting at Chick-fil-A in New Jersey