DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings
More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.
2023-10-03 21:51
McCarthy says he thinks he will survive leadership challenge in US House
By Susan Heavey and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON Embattled U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Tuesday he thought
2023-10-03 21:18
Even as they make electoral history, trans lawmakers say they face challenges
When Olivia Hill decided to run for the Nashville Metro Council, she had hoped to be judged by her merit and experience, not her gender identity.
2023-10-03 20:59
Britain's COVID-19 response inquiry enters second phase with political decisions in the spotlight
Britain's inquiry into the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation has entered the second phase, with political decision-making taking center stage, such as the timing of lockdowns
2023-10-03 20:57
US increases pressure on Ukraine to do more to counter corruption
The US is increasingly urging Ukraine to do more to combat governmental corruption, issuing several notices to Kyiv in the last few weeks indicating that certain kinds of US economic aid will be linked to Ukraine's progress in reforming its institutions, multiple US officials told CNN.
2023-10-03 20:24
Louisiana community gets fresh supplies to fight saltwater intrusion
Massive barges brought over a million gallons of fresh water to Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, on Monday as the community tackles the intrusion of saltwater that's threatening drinking supplies.
2023-10-03 19:57
Kenya police to take on Haiti criminal gangs amid criticism of their human rights record
Concerns over Kenya's human rights record have cast a shadow over a UN decision that gave Kenya the go ahead to lead an armed multinational force to Haiti amid brutal gang violence in the Caribbean country.
2023-10-03 19:29
Touting American-made guns, frontline Ukrainian soldiers fear potential loss of US military support
A Ukrainian solider rushes through the front-line in Klishchiivka, eastern Ukraine, as gun and artillery fire erupt around him. Armed with an American-made M16 rifle, he and his unit storm an area that moments before was held by Russian forces.
2023-10-03 19:21
Tensions flare between Chicago and White House over migrant crisis
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confronted top White House officials late Sunday, demanding they take fast and concrete steps to address a migrant crisis they believe is about to reach a breaking point in the Windy City, according to two people on the call.
2023-10-03 18:51
How RFK Jr. could hurt Biden, Trump in 2024 election with independent bid
By Jeff Mason and Heather Timmons WASHINGTON Long-shot U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s likely independent bid
2023-10-03 18:51
He was stepping into a key role for his famous musical family. Then a gunman approached at a stop light
They'd never really had a solid tuba player.
2023-10-03 18:28
DeSantis steps up offensive with a message that Trump isn't the same person
After declaring Donald Trump "missing in action" at last week's Republican presidential primary debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis followed up by taking shot after shot at the former president. He challenged Trump to a one-on-one debate, asserted the GOP front-runner's political shortcomings "turned Georgia and Arizona blue" and accused him of hiding from the campaign trail, a criticism akin to one Republicans levied against Joe Biden in 2020.
2023-10-03 18:27