Iain Hughes: Charity swimmer confirmed dead as body found
The body of Iain Hughes, who went missing in the English Channel, was found in waters near Belgium.
2023-07-28 19:18
Biden issues scathing rebuke of Tuberville's hold on military promotions
President Joe Biden delivered remarks in Washington, DC, Thursday, paying tribute to the nation's 33rd president -- who, 75 years ago this week, signed an executive order desegregating the US military -- while issuing a scathing rebuke of Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who's now blocked more than 270 military promotions over his opposition to the Pentagon's abortion policy.
2023-07-28 10:59
Larry Nassar survivors sue Michigan State University, alleging 'illegal secret votes' prevented release of 6,000 documents
An attorney for a group of women who were sexually abused by former Michigan State University sports physician Larry Nassar filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the school's board of trustees held "illegal secret votes" to prevent the release of thousands of documents in the case, according to the court filing.
2023-07-28 09:46
Israel's judicial overhaul sparks military crisis as number of refusing reservists grows
As Israel plunges deeper into crisis after the country's parliament passed the first bill of a controversial judicial overhaul, thousands of Israeli army reservists -- the backbone of the Israeli military -- are threatening not to show up for work. And Israel's leaders are sounding alarms about the country's readiness for war.
2023-07-27 00:48
Ibrahima Bah: Jury discharged in migrant crossing deaths trial
Ibrahima Bah had been on trial for three-weeks at Canterbury Crown Court.
2023-07-26 19:46
Department of Education launches civil rights probe after lawsuit accuses Harvard of giving preferential treatment to legacy admissions
The US Department of Education has begun a civil rights investigation into whether Harvard University discriminates in its admissions process by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, roughly three weeks after a lawsuit made those allegations.
2023-07-26 05:30
Harvard faces federal civil rights probe over legacy admissions
By Julia Harte and Nate Raymond (Reuters) -The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether Harvard racially
2023-07-26 01:25
Biden administration unveils new steps to improve access to online services for Americans with disabilities
The White House is taking new steps to improve access to online services for Americans with disabilities, working to eliminate disparities with a new rule establishing accessibility standards for state and local governments' web and mobile app-based services.
2023-07-26 01:22
Pressure on Tuberville intensifies over hold on military nominations, but senator remains steadfast
The impasse created by GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military nominations is raising the stakes of the Senate's final week in session as lawmakers are working frantically behind the scenes to try and find a solution that would get the Alabama senator to back off his slow walking of more than 270 military promotions.
2023-07-26 00:46
10 Strange and Surprisingly Specific National Park Rules
National Park rules go beyond the general Leave No Trace guidelines. These surprising cover everything from wildlife to waste.
2023-07-25 06:15
Cambodia election: 'This was more of a coronation than an election'
Prime Minister Hun Sen's son is expected to take over within weeks of the vote.
2023-07-23 23:54
FBI searched foreign intelligence database for information on US senator
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON The FBI improperly conducted warrantless searches for information about a U.S. senator and two
2023-07-22 05:16