Racism isn’t just immoral, it’s also an “epidemic” and a public-health threat for the CDC to address. That’s according to the director of the Centers…
Brazil top court orders probe of Bolsonaro’s pandemic steps
SAO PAULO (AP) – A Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the Senate on Thursday to investigate the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis and the…
Katie Hill nude photos lawsuit against Daily Mail tossed by judge
LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit by former U.S. Rep. Katie Hill of California against the Daily Mail was dismissed Wednesday by a judge who said…
U.S. backtracks as China expresses fury over possible Beijing Winter Olympics boycott
The Biden administration sought Wednesday to tamp down speculation it is considering a boycott of next year’s Winter Olympics in China, amid growing pressure from…
UN chief proposes targets to lift South Sudan arms embargo
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Wednesday for implementation of the 2018 peace agreement in South Sudan, disarmament of former combatants and establishment…
Texas investigating abuse allegations at migrant facility
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas child welfare officials said Wednesday they received three reports alleging abuse and neglect at a San Antonio coliseum that is…
Child pornography not an automatic cause for deportation
An illegal immigrant caught with child pornography isn’t an automatic target for deportation under ICE’s new enforcement rules, The Washington Times has learned. An Immigration…
DHS: Border terrorism statement deleted due to sensitive information
Homeland Security said Tuesday that it removed a press release announcing the arrest of two terrorism suspects along the southwest border because it wasn’t approved…
Lawsuit blames LAPD for death of burglary suspect
A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges police caused the wrongful death of a burglary suspect by improperly using a stun gun and excessive force after the…
Ex-state senator enters innocent plea on federal tax charges
CHICAGO (AP) – A former Illinois state senator pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges of lying on personal income tax reports and failing to…