Truck driver guilty of killing 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue in deadliest attack on Jews in US history
A truck driver who expressed hatred of Jews has been convicted of barging into a Pittsburgh synagogue on the Jewish Sabbath and fatally shooting 11 congregants in an act of antisemitic terror for which he could be sentenced to die
2023-06-17 00:28
Nine arrested over capsized migrant boat, as Greek authorities criticized for failure to respond
Nine crew members have been arrested for people smuggling after a packed vessel sank in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, killing dozens of people, as human rights campaigners accused Greek authorities of neglecting those on board.
2023-06-17 00:28
Family of girl who died in Border Patrol custody holds New York funeral, says they want justice
A funeral is planned for an 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody after her family crossed the southern U.S. border last month
2023-06-17 00:20
Celebrate Juneteenth by promoting Black health, wealth and joy
Impact Your World has gathered ways you can help reject the pathology of racism and celebrate Juneteenth more thoughtfully through nonprofits that support Black health and wealth, joy, and overall empowerment.
2023-06-17 00:16
Hostess Brands faces penalty over worker’s amputation injury -US Labor Dept
WASHINGTON The U.S. Labor Department said on Friday that Hostess Brands is facing a $298,000 penalty after federal
2023-06-16 23:55
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
Japan raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, which was among the world's lowest
Japan’s parliament has raised the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and was among the world’s lowest, amid calls for greater protection of children and women
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
US finds Minneapolis police had pattern of using excessive force
By Jonathan Allen (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Justice released findings from its two-year investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department
2023-06-16 23:28
Blinken heads to Beijing hoping to calm fears of a US-China break
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken goes to Beijing this weekend with expectations low
2023-06-16 23:22
'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