'Affront to democracy': Concern about appointing Mississippi judges where most are elected
Three residents of Mississippi’s capital city say their rights are undermined by a new state law that would create a court inside Jackson with judges who are appointed
2023-05-11 08:28
Marilyn Manson lawsuit against ex Evan Rachel Wood gutted
A California judge has thrown out key sections of Marilyn Manson’s lawsuit against his former fiancee, “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood
2023-05-11 08:27
FBI declines Comer's request for a document some Republicans claim will show Joe Biden was involved in an illegal scheme
The FBI declined Wednesday to provide House Oversight Chairman James Comer with an internal law enforcement document that some Republicans claim will show Joe Biden was involved in an illegal scheme involving a foreign national.
2023-05-11 07:55
Officials: Florida sex offender charged with illegal voting
A registered sex offender in Florida has been arrested on charges that he voted illegally in the November 2020 election
2023-05-11 07:29
New Mexico constitution focus of legal fight over oil and gas drilling
The nation's No. 2 oil-producing state is being sued over its alleged failure to meet constitutional provisions meant to protect against pollution from the industry
2023-05-11 07:24
Law firm for JPMorgan in Epstein case fights disqualification bid
(This May 8 story has been refiled to correct a misspelled word in paragraph 7) By Andrew Goudsward (Reuters) -
2023-05-11 07:22
Democrats upset Arizona budget doesn’t limit school voucher expansion
A $17 billion budget package that Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs negotiated with leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature is drawing criticism from Democrats for failing to put limits on an expansion of a school voucher program that they say is a drain on the state’s coffers
2023-05-11 07:20
California governor responds to recommended reparations payments for Black residents
California's governor responded Wednesday to the reparations payments for some Black state residents that were recommended by a task force looking at how to mitigate injustices and discrimination stemming from slavery.
2023-05-11 06:53
Lula envoy meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy after comments that drew ire
A special adviser to Brazil’s presidency has met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following from his Brazilian counterpart that drew rebukes from Kyiv, the U.S. and Europe
2023-05-11 06:52
As Mexicans observe Mother's Day, parents of disappeared demand answers
Hundreds of parents and others have observed Mexico's Mother’s Day with a march through the capital to demand justice for the country's disappeared
2023-05-11 06:47
Exclusive: Biden administration to roll out new tracking measures for migrant families
The Biden administration is rolling out a new program for migrant families released in the United States to track them as they go through a speedy deportation process, including a measure that would require they stay under home confinement, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
2023-05-11 06:25
A skin patch to treat peanut allergies? Study in toddlers shows promise
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts
2023-05-11 06:23