Criminal investigation into Coast Guard Academy revealed years of sexual assault cover-ups, but findings were kept secret
A secret investigation into alleged sexual abuse at the US Coast Guard Academy, the training ground for the Coast Guard's top officers, uncovered a dark history of rapes, assaults and other serious misconduct being ignored and, at times, covered up by high-ranking officials.
2023-06-30 19:58
This year's Hajj was held in sweltering heat, and for those serving pilgrims there was little relief
As hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims walked in the footsteps of the prophets beneath a sweltering sun, contracted cleaners in lime-green jumpsuits held out matching plastic bags to collect their empty water bottles
2023-06-30 19:54
'I blame one person,' mother of teen killed by police says as hundreds arrested in fresh violence across France
The mother of a 17-year-old killed by French police said she blames only the officer who shot her son for his death, a tragedy that has sparked three consecutive nights of destructive unrest and revived a heated debate about discrimination and policing in low-income, multi-ethnic communities.
2023-06-30 19:52
Foreign tourism to Portugal sets new record in May, helped by US visitors
LISBON The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal hit a record of more than 1.8 million in May,
2023-06-30 19:45
Prosecutor says Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is 'a sexual bully' who preys on men
A London prosecutor says Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is a “sexual bully” who assaults other men and doesn’t respect personal boundaries
2023-06-30 19:29
Biden administration approves potential $440 million arms sales to Taiwan
The Biden administration has approved two potential arms sales totaling $440 million to Taiwan amid ongoing tensions between the self-governing island and Beijing, the State Department announced Thursday.
2023-06-30 19:29
Ukraine to receive $1.5 billion from World Bank to support reconstruction
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine will receive $1.5 billion from the World Bank to support reconstruction and recovery, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
2023-06-30 19:27
Hollywood faces possible second strike as actors' talks near deadline
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES Netflix Inc, Walt Disney Co and Hollywood's other major film and television studios
2023-06-30 18:51
Prosecutor says Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is a 'sexual bully' who preys on other men
A London prosecutor says Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is a “sexual bully” who assaults other men and doesn’t respect personal boundaries
2023-06-30 18:48
Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina Svitolina
Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance in the tournament against 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina
2023-06-30 18:47
Trump and DeSantis are among the 2024 GOP hopefuls set to appear at the Moms for Liberty gathering
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the main rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, are scheduled to speak at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty
2023-06-30 18:47
US presidential summit heralds Moms for Liberty as major 2024 player
By James Oliphant Moms for Liberty, a conservative parents-rights advocacy group that has rapidly expanded since its founding
2023-06-30 18:30