GOP megadonor Harlan Crow declines to answer Democrats' questions about financial ties to Clarence Thomas
A lawyer for GOP megadonor Harlan Crow told Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin that his committee did not have "the authority to investigate Mr. Crow's personal friendship with Justice Clarence Thomas," in a letter Monday night obtained by CNN.
1970-01-01 08:00
U.S. News changes its college rankings to emphasize diversity and remove alumni giving
U.S. News & World Report announced changes to the methodology of its controversial Best Colleges rankings to emphasize the success of diverse students and to remove the influence of alumni giving and class size, the media company said in a statement.
1970-01-01 08:00
Italy approves $2.2 billion relief package for flood-hit areas
ROME (Reuters) -Italy approved an emergency relief package worth more than 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to help flood-hit areas
1970-01-01 08:00
Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs 'red flag' gun laws
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan signed legislation Monday that will make it easier for authorities to seize firearms from people who are believed to be a danger to themselves or others, commonly known as "red flag" laws.
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Kenya tea company suspends operations after protesters burn machines
A multinational tea company based in Kenya has suspended operations after tea plucking and harvesting machines were burned by protesters, citing massive job losses due to mechanization
1970-01-01 08:00
Illinois AG probe: Catholic clergy sexual abuse of kids was far more common than church acknowledged
Illinois’ attorney general has released the results of a sweeping investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, saying investigators found that 451 clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950, which was far more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state review began in 2018
1970-01-01 08:00
How DeSantis plans to jolt the GOP presidential primary and seize back the narrative
In the early days of his governorship, Ron DeSantis, still largely unknown to even the people who elected him, barnstormed across Florida's 65,000 square miles, popping up almost daily in a different community to announce new initiatives or unexpected actions. News outlets, opposition Democrats and fellow Republicans unaccustomed to such energy from the executive were caught by surprise.
1970-01-01 08:00
US issues fresh North Korea sanctions on 'illicit' IT workforce
By Christopher Bing and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday announced new North Korea sanctions related to
1970-01-01 08:00
Tempers rise as German government's clean heating plans moved to back burner
Germany’s government is facing a major test after two junior partners in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition sparred publicly over a key element in the country’s ambitious climate policy
1970-01-01 08:00
Italy OKs aid mega-package for flooded north, with museum ticket surcharge to help pay for it
The Italian government has approved more than 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in aid for the flood-stricken region of Emilia-Romagna in the north
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia extends detention of US journalist Evan Gershkovich by 3 months
Russian news agencies are reporting that a court has extended the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by three months
1970-01-01 08:00
Bills safety Damar Hamlin is present but not participating in 1st days of voluntary practices
The Buffalo Bills are taking it slowly with safety Damar Hamlin, who is being held back from participating in the team’s first few days of voluntary practices some five months after having a near-death experience on the field
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