Federal judge defends Clarence Thomas in new book, rejects 'pot shots' at Supreme Court
A federal appeals court judge previously on short lists for the Supreme Court is taking the rare step to broadly and publicly reject allegations that Justice Clarence Thomas has been improperly influenced by lavish gifts provided by a conservative billionaire, dismissing "pot shots" at the Supreme Court in general.
2023-06-25 20:23
Turkey Central Bank Simplifies Rules Under New Governor
Turkey’s Central Bank, under new Governor Hafize Gaye Erkan, is easing its security maintenance rule as its first
2023-06-25 18:20
Black maternal deaths keep rising. These doulas want to reverse that grim trend
"Sixteen years ago, I almost died giving birth," Ebonie Karma Tudor said, recalling the birth of her son. "It was just a really traumatic experience."
2023-06-25 16:25
Check your pantry: Frito-Lay issues allergy alert for an undeclared salsa dip ingredient
Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dip because it may contain an undeclared milk allergen, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
2023-06-25 14:28
Horse 'left to die' is now prize-winning show pony
Irish police found Woody lying, exhausted, across a pavement in County Tipperary last year.
2023-06-25 14:17
Moscow has stepped back from civil war with Wagner. But the danger's not over, experts warn
Within a remarkable day and a half, Russia faced the very real threat of an armed insurrection, with President Vladimir Putin vowing to punish Wagner fighters marching toward Moscow and occupying cities along the way -- before a sudden deal with Belarus seemed to defuse the crisis as rapidly as it emerged.
2023-06-25 12:26
The 'naked' warrior who helped British capture India
Anupgiri Gosain has been described as possibly the most successful mercenary of the late 18th century.
2023-06-25 07:15
Montana legislators receive suspicious packages with white powder
Montana legislators are the latest lawmakers to receive "anonymous, threatening letters containing white powder," amid an FBI investigation into similar incidents across the country, according to state officials.
2023-06-25 06:18
Girlfriend of dentist who killed his wife on their African safari is sentenced to 17 years in prison
The girlfriend of an American dentist and big-game hunter who was found guilty of murdering his wife on an African safari was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Friday, court records show.
2023-06-25 02:18
Ukraine conflict: Who's in Putin's inner circle and running the war?
Russia's president relies on small but deeply loyal group of people when he makes key decisions.
2023-06-25 01:53
Irish government orders review of RTÉ over Ryan Tubridy payments
The review will examine the culture and governance at Ireland's national broadcaster.
2023-06-25 01:48
Polar Prince: Support ship docks at Canadian harbour as rescue operations wind down
Canadian investigators in Newfoundland are examining the main support ship after sub's implosion.
2023-06-24 22:52