US preparing to officially designate military takeover in Niger as a coup d'etat after months of delay, officials say
The US State Department is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup d'etat as soon as next week, three US officials told CNN, a decision which could have dramatic implications on the ability of the US to work with a crucial counter-terrorism partner in the region.
2023-10-07 04:17
Former IRS contractor who allegedly leaked Trump's tax information set to plead guilty
The ex-IRS contractor accused of leaking former President Donald Trump's tax information to reporters is scheduled to enter into a plea agreement to federal charges, according to the court docket.
2023-10-07 04:17
Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX
Amazon has launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service
2023-10-07 03:59
A UN rights commission accuses South Sudan of violations more than a year before the next election
The U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has accused the country’s National Security Service of threatening media and civil society and undermining prospects for a democratic transition before next year's election
2023-10-07 03:58
US readies new Ukraine arms package despite tumult in Congress
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON The Biden administration is expected to announce a new weapons package for Ukraine next
2023-10-07 03:47
An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in the killing of Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger
Authorities in Pennsylvania say they have issued an arrest warrant for the man suspected of killing journalist and advocate Josh Kruger earlier this week.
2023-10-07 03:28
The Eerie Legend of the ‘Old Leatherman,’ Connecticut’s Silent Wanderer
For decades, a man dressed head to toe in leather moved through Connecticut and New York. Who was he, and what did he want?
2023-10-07 03:26
Migrating Venezuelans undeterred by US plan to resume deportation flights
Some migrants say that the U.S. government’s plan to restart deportation flights to Venezuela in the coming days won't stop them from continuing their journeys
2023-10-07 03:26
Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concession
The United Auto Workers union says it will not expand its strikes against Detroit’s three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants
2023-10-07 03:23
Mexico seeks diplomatic arrangements to return LatAm migrants
MEXICO CITY Mexico's national migration institute (INM) on Friday said it has asked the foreign ministry to make
2023-10-07 03:20
A nurse is named as the prime suspect in the mysterious death of the Nigerian Afrobeat star Mohbad
Police in Nigeria have identified a nurse as the “principal suspect” in the mysterious death of a Nigerian Afrobeat star which triggered dayslong protests demanding justice
2023-10-07 02:56
Second major US law firm changes diversity fellowship after lawsuit
By Nate Raymond A major U.S. law firm has changed its criteria for a fellowship aimed at promoting
2023-10-07 02:56