Factbox-Rulings by US Supreme Court during its current term
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued several important rulings during its current term that began last October and
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden releases new strategy to tackle rise in antisemitism, says 'hate will not prevail'
President Joe Biden has announced a new government strategy to fight hate, bias and violence directed at Jews
1970-01-01 08:00
On 3rd anniversary of George Floyd's death, Biden stops GOP-led effort to block DC police reform law
President Joe Biden on Thursday - the third anniversary of George Floyd’s murder - vetoed an effort led by congressional Republicans to overturn new District of Columbia law on improving police accountability
1970-01-01 08:00
Attorney for 11-year-old Mississippi boy shot by police officer calls for 'full and transparent investigation'
An 11-year-old Mississippi boy who was shot by a police officer after he called 911 for help is recovering after being released from the hospital, according to his family.
1970-01-01 08:00
2 North Carolina state legislators lose leadership roles after remarks
Two North Carolina state House Republicans have lost their caucus leadership positions after recent comments directed at Democratic colleagues questioning their religion and educational attainment
1970-01-01 08:00
Ex-NFL player Damon Arnette pleads not guilty in 2022 Vegas Strip hotel valet gun case
Former NFL cornerback Damon Arnette has pleaded not guilty and his lawyer has filed a written challenge of allegations that Arnette displayed a handgun during an argument with Las Vegas Strip casino valets more than a year ago
1970-01-01 08:00
Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game from store following a wave of criticism in Brazil
A game entitled "Slavery Simulator," where players can "buy and sell" enslaved Black characters, was taken down from Google's app store after widespread criticism from Brazilian social media users.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexican president urges Latino voters to reject DeSantis after campaign launch
MEXICO CITY Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Thursday urged Latino voters not to back Florida Governor
1970-01-01 08:00
Chicago cardinal defends compensation plan, urges info on abusers after Illinois abuse report
The archbishop of Chicago is urging the Illinois attorney general to provide information about newly uncovered cases of priests who sexually abused minors that were included in a statewide investigative report
1970-01-01 08:00
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol
1970-01-01 08:00
Tim Scott once described own police reform bill as a 'defund' bill -- then attacked Democrats for same approach
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott once said his 2020 police reform bill would "defund" local police departments from federal grants for non-compliance, but he later attacked Democrats for proposing the same policies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Greek caretaker Prime Minister sworn in, to head government until new national elections
Senior judge Ioannis Sarmas has been sworn in as Greece’s caretaker Prime Minister who will head the country until new national elections are held in about a month
1970-01-01 08:00