Prosecutors Drop Criminal Charges Against Actor Kevin Spacey In Sexual Assault Case
Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O’Keefe said in court documents filed Wednesday, he was abandoning the case “due to the unavailability of the complaining witness.”
‘No Meaningful Oversight’: ICE Contractor Overlooked Problems At Detention Centers
Public scrutiny of the health and safety conditions at immigration detention centers is growing. But the contractor ICE hired to inspect those conditions is accused of ignoring problems for years.
Federal Judge Awards Jewish Woman $14 Million In Case Against Neo-Nazi Trolls
A federal judge has awarded $14 million to a Montana realtor in her case against the founder of a neo-Nazi website whose followers threatened her via a “troll storm.”
What Does The New Asylum Rule Mean For Migrants Waiting To Enter The U.S. Legally?
News of the Trump administration’s new asylum rule hit one group particularly hard: asylum-seekers who have been waiting in Mexican cities for their turn to cross the border legally at ports of entry.
Opioid Epidemic ‘Road Map’ Shows 76 Billion Pills Distributed Between 2006 And 2012
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington Post reporter Scott Higham about federal data that shows the scope of the opioid crisis: 76 billion pills distributed between 2006 through 2012.
Puerto Rican Artists And Celebrities Fly In To Protest The Island’s Governor
Puerto Ricans are protesting for a fifth day demanding the resignation of the governor. Wednesday’s march is expected to be the biggest yet thanks to participation of the island’s biggest stars.
How Cuban American Communities Are Reacting To Trump’s Racist Comments
Cuban Americans are among President Trump’s most reliable supporters and helped him win Florida. A sampling of Cuban American voters in Miami finds most untroubled by his recent racist comments.
Mexican Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Sentenced To Life In Prison, Plus 30 Years
Joaquin Guzman, the Mexican drug kingpin better known as “El Chapo” was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison plus 30 years.
Menstrual Cups: Study Finds They’re Safe To Use — And People Like Them
A comprehensive analysis looks at the cup, its ability to prevent leaks — and whether it could be a viable alternative to pads and tampons in low-income countries.
WNBA Suspends Riquna Williams For 10 Games Over Alleged Domestic Violence
The Los Angeles Sparks guard was charged months ago with assaulting an ex-girlfriend. She will miss nearly a third of the regular season, and the WNBA players union plans to file a grievance.
U.S. Asylum Agents: ‘Very Little Time’ To Prepare Before New Immigration Rule
The memo, written by the head of asylum at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, notified officers that immigrants at the southern border are ineligible for asylum, with a few exceptions.
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