Justice Watchdog Will Lead Probe Requested By Trump
Inspector General Michael Horowitz will look into whether the DOJ improperly surveilled Trump’s campaign. He’s also leading the investigation into how the FBI handled the Hillary Clinton email probe.
President Trump Approves New Sanctions On Venezuela
The executive order meant to prevent the country’s leaders from liquidating assets follows an election that returned Nicolas Maduro to power amid an opposition boycott and accusations of fraud.
Australian Archbishop Found Guilty In Cover-Up Of Child Sex Abuse
Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson faces up to two years in prison for concealing abuse after two altar boys approached him in the 1970s with allegations against a fellow priest.
Syrian Military Retakes Full Control Of Damascus
The army said it captured two ISIS strongholds. And after a series of surrenders in rebel-held areas, Assad’s government is regaining power in the country.
Trump, his critics, and the basic divide over the FBI
President Trump has been attacking his own Federal Bureau of Investigation for months. The fundamental assumption behind many of his charges is this: In its actions regarding the Russia probe, the bureau is propelled by political bias against him. Mr…
Setback for workers: What fallout as Supreme Court OKs forced arbitration?
In the wake of a #MeToo movement that is pushing corporations to clean up their act, the US Supreme Court threw companies a lifeline. It allowed them to continue including forced-arbitration clauses in their employment contracts. Monday’s ruling mean…
Re-election Of Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro Condemned Widely By World Leaders
Despite widespread hunger, deepening crime, nearly non-existent health care, hyperinflation and a surge of people fleeing the country, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro won re-election.
Experimental Ebola Vaccinations, Considered ‘Paradigm Shift,’ Begin In Congo
The vaccine is still unlicensed but has passed drug trials with flying colors. Authorities have begun administering thousands of doses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fight the outbreak.
3D Scans Help Preserve History, But Who Should Own Them?
Historic sites around the world face mounting threats: war, climate change, natural disaster. There’s a rush to use 3D scans for preservation. But experts have questions about how the scans are used.
Incentives for inmates to chose a crime-free life
America’s faith in the ability of those in prison to redeem themselves often ebbs and flows based on which political party is in charge of law enforcement. Support of the bill by both Democrats and Republicans may be a result of recent reforms in many…
Video Campaign Aims To Unify Poland Through The Power Of Bread
Hate crimes are on the rise in Poland. In response, a new YouTube video aspires to foster tolerance by having people from marginalized groups bake and sell bread to customers at a Warsaw bakery.
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