He lost his son to suicide after a 'sextortion' scam. Now this lawmaker is fighting to save other teens
Brandon Guffey was at home last July when he heard a gunshot and found his 17-year-old son Gavin bleeding from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He soon learned Gavin had been blackmailed by scammers who tricked him into sending nude photos. Guffey, a South Carolina state lawmaker, has successfully pushed a bill that would criminalize sextortion.
2023-05-13 15:26
US regulator urges recall of 67m airbag inflators
The parts maker rejected the request, saying investigators had not found any "systemic" defects.
2023-05-13 08:29
Eurovision: 'Liverpool is brimming with pride and joy'
The countdown is on to the grand final of Eurovision in Liverpool and the city is buzzing.
2023-05-13 05:17
South Africa anger at US accusation it supplied arms to Russia
A cabinet minister hits out at the US, saying South Africa will not be bullied as the row intensifies.
2023-05-13 02:52
Eurovision: Ukrainian ambassador praises Liverpool's great job
Vadym Prystaiko pays tribute to the "uniqueness" of Liverpool and how the city has embraced Ukraine.
2023-05-13 02:51
Unaccompanied Honduran migrant teen dies while under Office of Refugee Resettlement care
An unaccompanied Honduran teen housed at a Florida shelter died Wednesday while under the care of the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement, according to a congressional notice obtained by CNN on Friday.
2023-05-13 00:53
Two fishermen accused of stuffing fish with weights during a tournament sentenced to jail
Two fishermen who were accused of cheating during the Lake Erie Walleye Trail fishing tournament last September -- after it was discovered their fish were stuffed with lead weights and fish fillets -- will serve jail time for the crime, according to court documents from a Thursday sentencing hearing.
2023-05-12 22:59
China condemns U.S. report calling for sanctions against Hong Kong security judges
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG China on Friday condemned a U.S. congressional report that called for sanctions against
2023-05-12 21:21
U.S. Postal Service cracking down on mail theft, crimes against carriers
WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said Friday it taking a series of steps to crack down on
2023-05-12 21:17
Serial killer's ex-wife Monique Olivier charged over 1990 murder
French prosecutors officially charge Monique Olivier over the death of Joanna Parrish in France.
2023-05-12 19:59
Eurovision Grand Final: When is it and who is presenting the show?
The Eurovision Song Contest final will be broadcast live from Liverpool on 13 May.
2023-05-12 19:55
Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits
High school students are having less sexual intercourse
2023-05-12 14:51