Ahead of Juneteenth, congressional lawmakers again seek to remove exception for slavery from US Constitution
A group of Democratic lawmakers has reintroduced a joint resolution to negate a clause in the 13th Amendment of the Constitution that permits slavery or involuntary servitude "as a punishment for crime."
2023-06-17 01:29
Read: Justice Department investigation of Minneapolis Police Department
DOJ's report found that "systemic problems" at the city's police department led to George Floyd's murder in May 2020.
2023-06-16 23:50
US consumers' near-term inflation expectations hit two-year low; sentiment rises
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. consumers' near-term inflation expectations dropped to more than a two-year low in June and
2023-06-16 23:50
'Systemic problems' at Minneapolis Police Dept. led to George Floyd's murder, Justice Department says
Three years after George Floyd was murdered by then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the Justice Department issued a blistering report Friday of the city's police department, detailing racial discrimination, excessive and unlawful use of force, First Amendment violations and a lack of accountability for officers.
2023-06-16 23:17
Canada Supreme Court upholds asylum-seeker pact
By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO (Reuters) -Canada's Supreme Court on Friday upheld an asylum-seeker pact between Canada and the United
2023-06-16 22:49
Millions of Americans' personal data exposed in global hack
Millions of people in Louisiana and Oregon have had their data compromised in the sprawling cyberattack that has also hit the US federal government, state agencies said late Thursday.
2023-06-16 22:23
Maharashtra: The Indians taking on a giant Saudi-backed refinery
Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.
2023-06-16 12:24
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
Australian senator asked to resign after allegations of misconduct
SYDNEY Australia's main opposition Liberal Party leader asked a senator to resign on Friday following allegations of sexual
2023-06-16 11:57
What are junk fees and how might Biden tackle them?
The president says airlines, banks, hotels and concert vendors are playing Americans "for suckers".
2023-06-16 10:20
DOJ expected to announce findings of review of Minneapolis Police Department after George Floyd murder
Top Justice Department officials on Friday are expected to announce the findings of a two-year long investigation of the policing practices of the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, people briefed on the matter said.
2023-06-16 09:55
Judge Cannon jumpstarts oversight of Trump classified documents case with order on security clearances
US District Judge Aileen Cannon issued her first order since former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith for allegedly mishandling classified information, instructing the parties to get the ball rolling to obtain security clearances for the lawyers who will need them.
2023-06-16 09:15