Family of Black man who died while restrained in a mental health facility agrees to $8.5 million settlement
The family of a Black man who died after being pinned to the ground in handcuffs and leg irons for 12 minutes at a Virginia mental health facility has agreed to a $8.5 million settlement in their lawsuit against the state, county and sheriff, according to court documents.
1970-01-01 08:00
Shutdown looms as warring House Republicans leave town
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican rebels "just want to burn the whole place down".
1970-01-01 08:00
NYPD finds trap door and drugs hidden in floor at Bronx day care where 1-year-old died of suspected fentanyl overdose
Investigators discovered a trap floor containing drugs, including fentanyl, inside a Bronx day care center where a suspected fentanyl overdose incident killed a 1-year-old boy, New York Police Department officials said Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00
When Pepsi Tried Giving Away $1 Billion With the Help of a Chimp
The soft drink company teased consumers with a giant contest offer. But could they really pay it out?
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan's Kishida seeks to shake up to $5 trillion asset management industry
By Makiko Yamazaki Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aims to spur competition in the country's $5 trillion asset
1970-01-01 08:00
9 Animals That Have Invaded Florida
Pythons, peacocks, and monkeys have all made the Sunshine State their home.
1970-01-01 08:00
US weekly jobless claims drop to eight-month low; labor market remains tight
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to an eight-month
1970-01-01 08:00
House fails to pass rule on defense bill in another setback for McCarthy
The House on Thursday has voted down a rule that would have advanced a Defense Department bill, another stumbling block for Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republican leadership ahead of a looming government shutdown deadline.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why are Scots supporting Fiji at the Rugby World Cup?
An Army base in Edinburgh is rooting for an unexpected nation at the French tournament.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Real-Life Story Behind Queen Charlotte
Netflix takes several, steamy liberties with the historical record, but there was a real Queen Charlotte—and she was just as complicated as the TV version.
1970-01-01 08:00
8 Cool Facts About Disney’s ‘Frozen’
Disney’s 'Frozen' might have come out in 2013, but it’s still a hit with kids (and Disney adults) to this day.
1970-01-01 08:00
What could happen if the government shuts down
The prospect of a US government shutdown grows more likely with each passing day as lawmakers have yet to reach a deal to extend funding past a critical deadline at the end of the month.
1970-01-01 08:00