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Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Congressional Map Dispute
The case, which will not affect this election cycle, involves a legal fight over how the state draws its voting maps and could determine the political power of Black voters there.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Sara Sharif’s stepmum was ‘possessed’, court hears
A father accused of killing Sara Sharif says his daughter was abused by her stepmum, a court hears.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
The chance to hear a unique Beatles bootleg — for $250,000
How a superfan’s desire to tell the story of the Fab Four in Canada unearthed the recording of a 1965 gigBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
Watch live: House convenes hearing on UFOs
The House Oversight Committee will hear testimony Wednesday from a number of witnesses about their experience with unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) — or UFOs. It marks the first ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids
Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks.Tech - Wired - November 13 -
Matt Gaetz Is the Perfect Man for the Job
Trump’s choice to lead the Justice Department is a flagrant provocation that is, like a pulpy B movie, so bad it’s good.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
The truth is out there: Experts testify at UFO congressional hearing
Experts testified at a House oversight committee hearing Wednesday on potential alien life, suggesting that there are intelligent beings that live off the planet. They also urged governmental ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
GOP warns Gaetz hearings will be 'Kavanaugh on steroids'
Senate Republicans are warning confirmation proceedings for former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will be like “Kavanaugh on steroids,” referring to the contentious hearings for Supreme Court nominee ...Politics - The Hill - November 21 -
Senate Homeland Security hearing with Wray and Mayorkas postponed
FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were scheduled to take part in a Senate hearing on worldwide threats Thursday, but that hearing was canceled. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - November 21 -
Lottery to Be Held for Coveted Seats at Menendez Brothers Hearing
The court is expecting high demand and has announced a public lottery for a limited number of seats at a status hearing in Los Angeles on Monday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 22 -
Concerns ahead of Gabbard, Hegseth Senate confirmation hearings
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill may have concerns that could come up during Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's picks Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth, CBS News' Scott ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Judge reschedules key Menendez brothers resentencing hearing
The judge overseeing the Menendez brothers' efforts to reduce their sentence has delayed a key hearing in order to give the new district attorney time to review the case. NBC News' Dana Griffin ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Supreme Court hearing case on definition of a woman
Judges will consider a legal challenge which could affect how women and trans people are treated.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing delayed until January
Ever since two young men were jailed for killing their wealthy parents in 1989, the case has gripped the US.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Judge delays resentencing hearing for Menendez brothers
A judge in Los Angeles delayed a resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez until January so that the incoming Los Angeles County district attorney can study the case. The brothers are serving ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Judge hears arguments over pending Infowars sale
A federal judge in Texas plans to hold another hearing to decide whether satirical news outlet "The Onion" can move forward with the purchase of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' company, Infowars. ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Judge delays resentencing hearing for Menendez brothers
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Rapper's friend raped woman at party, court hears
Slowthai - real name Tyron Frampton - is charged with rape alongside friend Alex Blake-Walker.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
‘Grief is giving me this beautiful, deepening understanding’: Phil Elverum on loss, new love and his landmarks of US indie
His wife died, he became a single parent and his next marriage swiftly ended. After these trials, the hugely acclaimed singer-songwriter explains why he’s turning outward to consider the world ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Ukraine war briefing: North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence pact with Russia
Agreement seals deepening security cooperation between two nations and comes weeks after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia. What we know on day 993. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Oil giant Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling to slash emissions
A Dutch court on Tuesday dismissed a landmark climate ruling against Shell, after the oil giant was ordered to sharply reduce its emissions back in 2021.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Dutch appeals court overturns landmark ruling that ordered energy firm Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030
Dutch appeals court overturns landmark ruling that ordered energy firm Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030World - ABC News - November 12