Grand jury decides no criminal charges will be filed in the 2019 New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel construction collapse that killed 3 workers
A grand jury decided not to indict anyone on criminal charges related to the New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel construction collapse in 2019 that left three people dead and 30 others injured, prosecutors said Thursday.
2023-10-06 10:22
Supreme Court to consider whether Americans with Disabilities Act 'tester' can sue hotels for non-compliance with the law
The Supreme Court will consider the strength of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Wednesday when it hears a dispute over whether a self-appointed "tester" of the civil rights law has the right to sue hotels over alleged violations of its provisions.
2023-10-04 17:26
Prix Pictet photography contest winner captures the beauty and harshness of life in rural Rajasthan
Indian photographer Gauri Gill has won the prestigious Prix Pictet, a global award for photography and sustainability, for a portfolio of images captured in rural Rajasthan.
2023-10-02 17:15
It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan
As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution.
2023-10-01 06:29
US offers $5m reward for information on Ecuador election assassination
The US wants to find those behind the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio last month.
2023-09-29 08:19
Prominent Iraqi TikToker fatally shot in Baghdad amid crackdown on LGBTQ community
A popular Iraqi TikTok personality was shot dead on Monday in Baghdad, an Iraqi security source told CNN.
2023-09-27 22:20
Largest ever Irish drug seizure after ship raided
Irish authorities say that more than €150m of suspected cocaine has been seized from a cargo ship.
2023-09-27 20:54
Humans of New York's Brandon Stanton wades into India copyright row
Humans of Bombay, which follows the same format as the New York blog, is suing a similar Indian platform.
2023-09-26 12:27
Elijah McClain pleaded 'I can't breathe' before he died, trial hears
Opening statements begin in the first of three trials over the 2019 death of a black Colorado man.
2023-09-21 10:56
Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank and Gaza
Israeli forces killed five men during raids in Jenin and Jericho, while one died at a protest in Gaza.
2023-09-20 16:58
Search underway for a car seen driving next to the Los Angeles sheriff's deputy who was ambushed and fatally shot, officials say
Investigators are looking for a car caught in surveillance video driving near the 30-year-old Los Angeles sheriff's deputy who was ambushed and fatally shot in his patrol car over the weekend, authorities said.
2023-09-18 16:27
A Los Angeles sheriff's deputy is fatally shot inside his patrol car, officials say
A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy died after he was shot inside his patrol car Saturday evening, authorities said.
2023-09-17 15:59