Merrick Garland announces war crimes charges against four Russian military personnel
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday announced that four Russia-affiliated military personnel have been charged with committing war crimes against an American citizen living in Ukraine. “The charges include conspiracy to commit war crimes, including war crimes outlined by the international community after World War II, unlawful confinement, torture, and dehuman treatment,” Garland said […]
Boris Johnson apologizes to UK for handling of Covid crisis
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his most explicit apology for his handling of the Covid crisis on Wednesday, saying his government initially underestimated the virus’ risks. Johnson appeared before an official public inquiry into the UK’s handling of the pandemic, during which he took responsibility for all decisions made by his government during […]
It’s official: 2023 will be the hottest year on record
When the ball drops at midnight on New Year’s Eve, the year 2023 will have officially gone on record as the hottest year ever, according to analysis from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The organization found that this year’s average global temperatures is 1.4° Celsius (2.6° Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial averages—just off the to […]
February date set for special election to replace George Santos
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Tuesday evening that the special election to replace expelled Rep. George Santos (R) will take place on February 13. The election will be in New York’s District 3, which covers parts of Long Island and the New York City borough of Queens. “As Governor, I have the solemn […]
Tommy Tuberville releasing hold on hundreds of military promotions
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced Tuesday he would be lifting his months-long hold on hundreds of military promotions. Tuberville said he was agreeing to an idea presented by Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to release the promotions for three star nominees and below—the vast majority of the nominees. He is still demanding […]
U.S. to establish field hospital in southern Gaza
The U.S. plans to establish a field hospital in southern Gaza, the territory caught in the crossfire amid the Israel-Hamas War, the the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced Tuesday. USAID Administrator Samantha Power said the field hospital will be part of a new $21 million aid package for Gaza and the West Bank. […]
Lawsuit filed to block North Carolina’s Congressional map
A group of Black and Latino North Carolina voters filed a lawsuit on Monday against the state’s new congressional map, alleging it “intentionally discriminates against minority voters.” North Carolina Republican state lawmakers approved the new Congressional map in October. It could potentially flip multiple U.S. House seats in their party’s favor. The new map alters […]
U.S. joins dozens of countries in Global Cooling Pledge at COP28 climate summit
The United States on Tuesday joined at least 60 other countries in backing a Global Cooling Pledge at the United Nations’ COP28 climate summit in Dubai. The Global Cooling Pledge calls for countries to reduce by 2050 their cooling-related emissions by at least 68% compared to 2022 levels. The agreement would mark the world’s first […]
Gold bars in Bob Menendez indictment linked to 2013 robbery
At least four gold bars found amid an FBI search of the home of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) have been linked to a 2013 robbery, police records show. The gold bars taken from Menendez home by the feds were among 22 reported stolen by businessman Fred Daibes, who told police he was a victim of […]
Congress to hold hearing on antisemitism on college campuses
The presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT were set to testify before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Tuesday about combating antisemitism on campus. The hearing comes amid rising tensions on school campuses in the wake of Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza. Since Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, colleges and universities […]
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