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South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims
South Korea’s Supreme Court has handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a group supporting Korean survivors of Japan’s wartime ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate
A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers, allowing for Robert Roberson's execution to proceed
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against lawmakers who used their subpoena power to halt the execution of a death row inmate for his daughter’s “shaken baby” death, paving the way for it to proceed.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
45 pro-democracy activists get 4 to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong
Forty-five ex-lawmakers and activists have been sentenced to four to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
EU lawmakers seal a deal to rubber-stamp one of the bloc's most right-leaning executives
European Union lawmakers have rubber-stamped a new team of policy commissioners for the next five years to head one of the bloc's most rightward-leaning executive branches everWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Game Pass Ultimate Will Now Let You Stream Non-Game Pass Games, Including Baldur's Gate 3
Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have access to an expanded version of the existing cloud streaming functionality that has been in beta for some time. In addition to games that ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft Are Living in the Past
In recent weeks, Belichick and Kraft have presented themselves as a couple of needy and insecure men, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
Bills' Miller practicing after ban, 'in a great spot'
Von Miller returned to Bills practice after his four-game ban for violating for the NFL's personal conduct policy, saying he's "happy all of that stuff is behind" him.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Bill Gates criticises Budget cut to overseas aid
Hidden in the Budget was a decision not to renew a Tory-era £2.5bn top-up to the UK's overseas aid budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Bills' Cooper, Benford sidelined with wrist injuries
Wide receiver Amari Cooper is inactive for the Bills' home game against the Dolphins as he deals with a wrist injury. Buffalo starting cornerback Christian Benford is also out with an injured wrist.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
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Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises
A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions
The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Bills' Cooper optimistic about returning vs. Chiefs
Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper expressed optimism about returning from a wrist injury to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
The Papers: 'Pray' for Davina and '£280 hike to bills'
Saturday's front pages feature a row over freedom of speech and a reported rise in household bills.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Record numbers seek help with water bills
Some 1.6 million households were on social tariffs last year but support varies depending on where you live.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
How to watch the Chiefs vs. Bills game today
The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Buffalo Bills today. Here's everything you need to know to watch the game.Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
Yes, Bill Belichick wants to coach in 2025
There have been multiple reports over the past several months that Bill Belichick wants to coach again in 2025.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17 -
House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill
G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s rooms on Capitol Hill.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months
Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison
Former Wall Street trader was convicted of fraud and manipulation in scheme that resulted in big losses for banksBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Is Sentenced to 18 Years
Mr. Hwang was convicted in July for his role in the collapse of his investment firm that caused roughly $10 billion in losses for several Wall Street banks.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Australian bill aims to ban social media for children
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
People told to shop around as energy bills rise
Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Congressional Republicans continue to introduce bills eliminating the DOE
Two lawmakers to introduce bills to 'eliminate' the Department of Education.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Britain’s household energy bills to rise from January
Regulator Ofgem’s decision to increase price cap means typical yearly bill will be £1,738World - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Mace sells merchandise off transgender bathroom bill
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is using publicity from her legislation to prevent transgender women from using women's restroom facilities in federal buildings to sell merchandise to her followers on the ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Assisted dying bill about right to choose, says minister
Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.Top stories - BBC News - 49 minutes ago