Charged Abortion Case

US sees 300-plus measles cases, highest in a year since 2019

The U.S. has recorded more than 300 cases of measles in just the first three months of this year, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the ...

The Hill - 5d

South Korea charges air force pilots with criminal negligence in accidental bombing of village

South Korean military investigators charged two Air Force pilots on Thursday with criminal negligence over an accidental bombing of a village last week.

NBC News - 6d

High school track athlete facing battery charge after viral video of competitor hit with baton

A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.

NBC News - 6d

BYD's shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes

BYD shares jumped on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that allows electric cars to be charged at a far faster rate than what rivals offer.

CNBC - 1d

Firefighter charged after allegedly sharing photos of twins found dead on Georgia mountain

A volunteer firefighter has been charged with obstruction, accused of taking photos of teenage twin brothers found dead with gunshot wounds on a Georgia mountain earlier this month.

NBC News - 13h

Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case

ABC News - Mar. 10

Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Southern California have all stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season

ABC News - Mar. 11

FTC reverses course, says it has resources to pursue Amazon deceptive practices case

The FTC said it will meet the deadlines for its Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, hours after requesting a delay due to resource constraints.

CNBC - Mar. 13

As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024

Measles cases have surpassed last year’s total less than three months into the year, as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.

NBC News - 5d

Columbia Activist’s Case Goes to Court

Also, a government shutdown looms. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

The challenging but compelling political case for USAID

Rarely if ever does a newspaper headline include the words “crisis averted,” yet, that is what investments in development cooperation do.

The Hill - 15h

7 people charged in death of Sam Nordquist plead not guilty to torture, killing of the transgender man

Seven people pleaded not guilty to charges in the killing of Sam Nordquist, a Black transgender 24-year-old man who was allegedly held captive and tortured in an upstate New York hotel room for ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

Philippine ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to face murder charges at ICC for drug war killings

A plane carrying former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court to face charges over his “war on drugs” took off for Rotterdam on Wednesday, after being delayed by a ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged

An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police. His stepmother was charged with cruelty and kidnapping.

CBS News - 6d

Kosovo's war crime-charged ex-president briefly released to visit his ill father

Kosovo’s ex-President Hashim Thaci, who is facing war crime charges, has been briefly released from a European Union-backed court to visit his ill father

ABC News - 6d

Hilary Knight has a goal and 2 assists to help the Fleet beat the Charge, 5-2

Boston captain Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists to help the Fleet beat the Ottawa Charge 5-2 on Saturday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. After assisting Alina Muller's opening ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes?

The Chinese carmaker’s shares have jumped as investors speculated it could outdo Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD says new charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank The leading Chinese ...

The Guardian - 1d

BYD's shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes

Shares of China’s BYD rallied on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that it claims can charge electric vehicles (EV) almost as quickly as it takes to fill a gasoline car.

NBC News - 1d

Filmmaker charged with stealing $11 million from Netflix over show that never aired

Federal authorities said filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested Tuesday over charges he defrauded streaming giant Netflix out of $11 million in connection with a science fiction series he never ...

NBC News - 1d

A cacti-smuggling case with a prickly end: the novel way courts are making poachers pay

Two Italian cacti smugglers have been fined for illegally trading plants from Chile – and for the cost of restoring the environment. Conservationists hope more cases will follow. Chile’s Atacama ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department

Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997

There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...

ABC News - 6d

Threats Rise Against Judges Overseeing Trump Policy Cases, Fueling Safety Concerns

Federal judges are worried that online threats against those who oversee high-profile cases challenging Trump administration policies may lead to real-world violence.

The New York Times - 6h

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over abortion rights and influence of Elon Musk and George Soros

In their only debate before next month's election, Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel traded barbs over mega-donors Soros and Musk and their involvement in the race.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Is the case against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about immigration or free speech?

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers were in court to argue against his deportation. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the legal proceedings and how the case may involve two ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

The disturbing case of a Tantric yoga guru and his followers

Under the guise of spiritual leadership, Gregorian Bivolaru allegedly exploited hundreds of people through an international network of yoga camps and retreats. Now he’s awaiting trial, accused of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Leon Draisaitl's Milestone Cements His MVP Case

What is an MVP?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Green-card holders rattled by Mahmoud Khalil case

The Trump administration’s efforts to deport Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is triggering concern among green-card holders in the U.S., who are suddenly ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump calls for impeachment of judge in deportation flight case

President Trump on Tuesday called for the impeachment of a federal judge who directed flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to be turned around in what has become a contentious battle with the ...

The Hill - 1d

The case for boycotting the United States | Robert Reich

If you are considering a trip to the US, please reconsider. Why reward Donald Trump’s America with your tourist dollars?. To friends of democracy around the world: we need your help.. You know that ...

The Guardian - 1d

The Man Behind the Republican Case for Clean Energy

Representative Andrew Garbarino of New York is at the center of a Republican push to save a key part of former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s climate agenda.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers

Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Boy, 14, charged in connection with death of Glasgow teenager

A vigil has been held by friends of Amen Teklay, who died after an incident in Glasgow last Wednesday.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Yung Filly pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

The rapper and YouTuber appeared before Perth Magistrates Court in Australia on Tuesday.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Girl, 13, charged with murder of woman and arson

Police say they believe the victim is 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Poland charges Belarusian with sabotage on behalf of Russia

Prosecutors accuse suspect of trying to burn down a large retail store in Warsaw last year

Financial Times - Mar. 12

With Chaos in Charge, It’s Not a Good Time to Add Workers

A recession looms, yet the Trump administration makes business planning impossible. But if you need to fill in, there are plenty of experienced federal workers available.

Inc. - 5d