Pita Sets Aside Royal Insult Law in Bid to Become Thai PM
Thailand’s pro-democracy parties omitted an amendment to a law forbidding royal insults in a common policy platform as
2023-05-23 07:47
School shooter asks for mercy from life sentence; teacher, principal want him to stay in prison
A school shooter serving a life sentence without parole for killing a first grader on a South Carolina playground when he was 14 is asking a judge to lessen his sentence so he can eventually get out of prison
2023-05-23 07:27
Montana is banning TikTok. But can the state enforce the law and fend off lawsuits?
TikTok is challenging Montana’s first-of-its kind law that makes it illegal for people to use the social media app in the state
2023-05-23 07:25
Stock Futures Edge Up in Shadow of US Debt Talks: Markets Wrap
US equity futures rose and contracts for Asian benchmarks pointed to small gains Tuesday after Republican House Speaker
2023-05-23 07:25
Natalie Portman and Todd Haynes dive into the nature of performance in 'May December' at Cannes
Todd Haynes' “May December" is a delicious and disquieting drama laced with comedy and camp that premiered over the weekend at the Cannes Film Festival
2023-05-23 07:18
Federal judge extends temporary halt on appointed judges in Mississippi capital
A federal judge has extended his order temporarily stopping the Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice from appointing judges in the the capital city of Jackson and Hinds County — both of which are majority-Black
2023-05-23 07:17
Two Fed Officials Say More Interest-Rate Raises May Be Needed to Cool Prices
Two Federal Reserve hawks saw the need to raise interest rates further this year, days after Chair Jerome
2023-05-23 06:57
E Jean Carroll seeks damages from Donald Trump for CNN remarks
The writer submits a new legal filing over the ex-president's remarks during a CNN town hall.
2023-05-23 06:55
Man's death at a Georgia county jail was a homicide caused by neglect, independent medical review commissioned by attorneys says
Lashawn Thompson, who died inside a Georgia county jail last year, had been living in conditions akin to a "torture chamber" before ultimately dying of complications stemming from severe neglect to his mental and physical health, according to the man's family attorneys and an independent medical review.
2023-05-23 06:53
Analysis-China's Micron ban highlights chipmakers' dilemma as Sino-U.S. tensions grow
By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -China's ban on the use of U.S.-based Micron Technology's chips in certain sectors, announced on
2023-05-23 06:52
Biden ‘optimistic’ as McCarthy arrives for last-ditch debt talks
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was “optimistic” about the chances of finding an agreement with the Republican-led House of Representatives that would avoid a catastrophic default on America’s sovereign debt. Speaking at the outset of a crucial meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Mr Biden said the source of his optimism was a shared agreement between the two men that a debt default is “off the table”. Mr Biden also said the consequences that would arise should the US fail to meet its’ outstanding debt obligations would be “a kick in the ... economic well-being” for the American people. The negotiating session between the president and House speaker comes with just ten days remaining before the US Treasury is set to lose the ability to pay its’ bills by issuing new bonds. In a letter to Congress, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday that “it is highly likely” that the Treasury would run out of operating funds in the event that Congress does not raise the department’s statutory debt limit. A default on America’s sovereign debt would be a financial catastrophe both for Americans and people around the world who rely on US financial stability. Mr Biden said he and Mr McCarthy “talked about the need for bipartisan agreement” and stressed that he was “optimistic” that he and Mr McCarthy were “going to make some progress” during the Monday evening session. For his part, the House Speaker said he and Mr Biden had a “very productive” conversation during a phone call held on Sunday while Mr Biden was returning to Washington from the G7 summit aboard Air Force One. Earlier in the day, Mr McCarthy told reporters at the Capitol that “decisions have to start being made” on spending for the next fiscal year since “we’re 10 days out” from the debt ceiling deadline. “We have to spend less next year than we spent this year,” he said before pointing to the House’s proposal for spending cuts as the “framework” for a deal. “I’m hopeful,” he added. Read More Watch live: Biden and McCarthy meet to discuss US debt ceiling Who is Tim Scott? 5 things to know about the newest 2024 GOP presidential candidate A timeline of Donald Trump’s rivalry with Ron DeSantis
2023-05-23 06:49
Fact Check: Sen. Tim Scott's presidential announcement speech
Sen. Tim Scott announced he's running for the Republican nomination for president on Monday, setting up a challenge to former President Donald Trump, the current frontrunner.
2023-05-23 06:25