Impeachment Inquiry Transcripts: Read Excerpts of Sondland’s and Volker’s Testimonies
House investigators on Tuesday released transcripts from two more closed-door depositions.
Yemen government, southern separatists sign power-sharing deal
Yemen’s internationally recognised government signed a power-sharing deal with southern separatists Tuesday, in a Saudi-brokered initiative to end a conflict simmering within the country’s civil war. Unrest in the south, which saw secessionist forces …
Jae’Lyn Withers will redshirt his freshman season at Louisville
Jae’Lyn Withers is part of the “Super Six” — a crop of talented freshmen on the Louisville roster. But he won’t be on the court for U of L’s opener.
An Urgent Shooting Call Came In. The 911 Supervisor Had Netflix on Her Screen.
A police investigation in Coral Springs, Fla., faulted a 911 call supervisor who was apparently watching a movie when a woman called in for help after a shooting.
Trump OKs wider Syria oil mission, raising legal questions
President Donald Trump has approved an expanded military mission to secure an expanse of oil fields across eastern Syria, raising a number of difficult legal questions about whether U.S. troops can launch strikes against Syrian, Russian or other forces…
California Mayors Back Plan to Make PG&E a Cooperative
In a letter to state regulators, the local leaders proposed using their collective resources to take over the utility, now in bankruptcy.
Supreme Court to Weigh Taking Bellwether Case Against Gun Industry
A suit by Sandy Hook families against Remington, the maker of the AR-15-style rifle used in the massacre, tries to test a law shielding the firearms industry from liability.
How That DNA Test You Took for Fun Could Be Used by Law Enforcement
Privacy experts say a warrant granted in Florida could set a precedent, opening up all consumer DNA sites to law enforcement agencies across the country.
US navy prepares allies to ‘protect navigation’ in Gulf
The United States is training Gulf allies to “protect navigation” in the region’s troubled waterways, as Washington seeks to build an alliance of friendly nations to contain Iran. The US’ three-week-long International Maritime Exercise (IMX) that bega…
Social Media Sites Under Pressure To Prep For Census Trolls And Interference
Civil rights groups and lawmakers are pushing tech companies to prepare for an onslaught of disinformation that could turn people off from the 2020 census, especially among communities of color.
California Teacher Is Put on Leave After Wearing Blackface in Class
The high school teacher appeared to be dressed up as the rapper Common on Halloween. The president of the school board called the behavior “inappropriate, unprofessional and insensitive.”
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