Justice Department sues West Virginia governor's coal empire seeking unpaid fines
The Justice Department announced a lawsuit Wednesday against West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's coal empire, seeking more than $5 million in unpaid civil penalties and fees.
2023-06-01 01:24
ESSA Bank & Trust settles US discrimination allegations -Justice Dept
WASHINGTON ESSA Bank & Trust has agreed to pay over $3 million to resolve allegations it engaged in
2023-06-01 00:51
Turkish election: Erdogan and Kemal Kilicdaroglu clash in final push for votes
The last hours of Turkey's presidential race turn sour as the candidates argue over refugees.
2023-05-27 23:28
Biden officially vetoes bill that would repeal DC justice reform measure
President Joe Biden on Thursday vetoed a Republican-led measure that would overturn police reforms enacted in Washington, DC, writing the legislation "would overturn commonsense police reforms," such as chokehold bans, standards for use of force, rules around the use of body cameras and officer training programs.
2023-05-26 06:23
Germany Last Generation: Where car is king but protesters won’t let you drive
Cars are at the heart of the culture wars and anger at road-blocking tactics has led to armed raids.
2023-05-25 20:49
Genoa bridge disaster: Risk of collapse 'was known for years'
A trial into the 2018 disaster hears the highway company knew in 201 there was a risk of collapse.
2023-05-23 20:50
Greece election: Centre-right leads but no majority, exit poll suggests
Centre-right Kyriakos Mitsotakis will struggle to form a coalition despite lead, exit poll suggests.
2023-05-22 00:45
US appeals court hears arguments in mifepristone case
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals weighs whether to preserve access to mifepristone.
2023-05-18 08:49
BP unit to pay record $40 million to settle U.S. air pollution civil charges
By Sarah N. Lynch and Laura Sanicola WASHINGTON A subsidiary of BP plc will pay a record-setting $40
2023-05-17 23:57
Massachusetts US Attorney sought to improperly influence local election-report
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins improperly used her position at the Justice Department
2023-05-17 22:50
China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military
The joke had linked the behaviour of a comedian's dogs to a military slogan by President Xi Jinping.
2023-05-17 16:56
North Carolina abortion: Lawmakers override governor's veto on 12-week ban
Republicans overturn the governor's veto of their bill, prompting chants of "shame" from onlookers.
2023-05-17 09:46