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
Deadly tornado rips through Perryton, Texas, amid US storm
The mayor of Perryton, near the Oklahoma border, says an unknown number of people have died.
2023-06-16 10:58
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
U.S. judge considers whether Terraform Labs' cryptocurrencies were securities
By Jody Godoy A U.S. judge considered whether the digital assets created by Terraform Labs were securities at
2023-06-16 09:58
First Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge
Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim woman and the first Bangladeshi American to join the federal judicial bench.
2023-06-16 09:46
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
Neighboring Oklahoma county sends help to Perryton, Texas, after possible tornado rips through community
Beaver County, Oklahoma, is sending aid across the border to Perryton, Texas, after reports that a tornado ripped through the town Thursday afternoon.
2023-06-16 08:27
German metal band Rammstein's lead singer Till Lindemann under investigation on allegations of sexual offenses and distribution of narcotics
Till Lindemann, the lead singer of German industrial metal band Rammstein is under investigation on allegations relating to sexual offenses and the distribution of narcotics on the basis of "several criminal complaints," according to a spokeswoman for the Berlin's Public Prosecutor's office.
2023-06-16 06:23
Iceland Ireland told to recall UK products 'of animal origin'
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has directed the withdrawal of frozen foods of an animal nature.
2023-06-16 05:19
Man accused of killing his family members for insurance money dies in federal custody, charges against him dismissed, authorities say
Nathan Carman, the man accused of killing his mother at sea to get family and insurance money, has died in federal custody, according to a new court filing from federal prosecutors.
2023-06-16 02:27
Demolition work on the collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia is expected to finish today. Next comes the monthslong effort to rebuild
Crews in Philadelphia are on track to complete demolition work Thursday on the section of Interstate 95 that crumbled last weekend after a tanker truck hauling gasoline crashed and burst into flames, Pennsylvania's governor said, but it could take months before the overpass is reconstructed. Once demolition is complete, Gov. Josh Shapiro said teams will work around the clock to rebuild the overpass, though he did not say when construction would be complete.
2023-06-16 01:51
NY sex offender law applies broadly, retroactively - court
By Daniel Wiessner New York's top state court on Thursday endorsed a broad application of a law prohibiting
2023-06-16 00:47