Pen Rejects Embezzlement

France's Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as presidential bid hangs in the balance

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen has thrown in recent weeks all her energy at a Paris trial into fighting what she calls unfair accusations that her party embezzled European Parliament funds

World - ABC News - November 13

Paris prosecutor seeks jail and public office ban for Marine Le Pen

Request in embezzlement trial threatens to undermine National Rally’s efforts to polish image before 2027 polls. A Paris prosecutor has requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

‘The Great Gatsby’ Inspires a Pen Collection

For the first time, Montblanc has chosen a fictional character, Jay Gatsby of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920s novel, as its honoree.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

At London Pen Shows, Collectors Seek ‘Art of the Highest Quality’

For collectors and enthusiasts at the London Pen Show, the finest writing instruments can cost thousands of dollars. As one dealer put it, “This is art of the highest quality.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen

Marine Le Pen would be banned from standing for president again at the next election if convicted.

Vini Jr. misses pen in Brazil draw with Venezuela

Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha's opener for the dominant visitors in the South American ...

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Jailed former Malaysian leader apologizes for fund embezzlement scandal, reiterates his innocence

Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak issued a rare apology over the looting of a state investment fund worth billions of dollars “under my watch” while reiterating his innocence

World - ABC News - October 24

Woman used embezzled money to pay for Patriots tickets to see Tom Brady play

A New Hampshire woman will spend more than two years in prison, partly because she wanted to see Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the New England Patriots.

Al Nassr out of King's Cup on missed Ronaldo pen

Al Nassr are out of the Saudi King's Cup at the hands of Al Taawoun after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in second-half stoppage time on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Suzanne Nossel, PEN America Leader, to Leave Embattled Organization

Suzanne Nossel, who has led the free expression group since 2013, is leaving after a year of intense criticism of its response to the war in Gaza.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

Jodi Picoult's “Nineteen Minutes” has topped a list compiled by PEN America of the books most often pulled from school shelves

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

Le Pen threatens to bring down French government over budget dispute

National Rally hardens tone against PM Michel Barnier, warning that hit to citizens’ purchasing power is ‘red line’

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Boeing Strike Extended After Union Workers Reject New Contract

The vote, hours after Boeing reported a $6.1 billion loss, will extend a nearly six-week-long strike at factories where the company makes its best-selling commercial plane.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

California Republican Ken Calvert holds off Dem challenge in Palm Springs area

Calvert defeated Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor.

Politics - Politico - November 13

‘Say hello to my little pen’: 14 things we learned from Al Pacino’s memoir

In the just-published Sonny Boy, the Hollywood legend documents his eventful life with glee and candour. Here are some of the more unexpected revelations. When Penguin bought the rights to Al ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Longtime PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel is stepping down to head Freedom House

The CEO of PEN America has stepped down after more than a decade marked by substantial growth and recent controversy

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Harris pens op-ed in AAPI diaspora newspapers urging voters to 'fight for our freedoms”

In the final sprint to Election Day, Vice President Harris wrote a series of columns across five Asian American newspapers calling on members of the 15 million-voter-strong constituency to join her ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

A ‘political trial’? Marine Le Pen is singing from the Donald Trump hymn sheet | Pauline Bock

The far-right leader may be banned from running in the next French presidential election – and she’s responded with all guns blazing. “Everyone has stolen from the cash register except the National ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Rafael Nadal retirement: Roger Federer pens heartfelt letter to longtime rival before his final tennis event

The 2024 Davis Cup in Spain marks the final event of Nadal's illustrious career

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparation talks

The prime minister says he wants to focus on challenges faced by Commonwealth countries "right now".

Boeing factory workers reject latest contract offer

Vote deals blow to new chief executive’s plan to stabilise business

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Boeing Machinists Reject Contract, Extending Strike

The machinists’ union members voted against a new labor deal and will the extend six-week strike.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Eye Opener: Boeing workers reject contract offer

Boeing workers have rejected another contract offer, extending their strike. Meanwhile, the White House confirms that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. All that and ...

Boeing Workers Reject Pay Offer as Strike Continues

Strikers rejected a proposal for a 35 percent pay increase over four years by a nearly two-thirds margin.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Strike continues after Boeing workers reject deal

About 33,000 Boeing machinists remain on strike after they voted to reject a deal their union leadership had reached with the aircraft manufacturing giant. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at why they ...

Amorim: Man Utd rejected request to delay move

Rúben Amorim has said he wanted to delay his move to Manchester United from Sporting CP until the end of the season but was told by the Premier League club that it was "now or never."

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Trump's claim of 'massive cheating' in Philadelphia rejected by officials

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.

Florida voters narrowly reject abortion rights measure

The ballot initiative in Florida would have allowed abortion until the point of foetal viability or about 24 weeks.

Florida Rejects Recreational Marijuana as Cannabis Stocks Plunge

A ballot measure to legalize recreational pot failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold for passage, and publicly listed companies’ shares dropped after a major market was closed to them.

Business - Inc. - November 6

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