Catholic clergy abuse report could prompt lawsuits, changes to Illinois law
Illinois’ attorney general ended a five-year investigation into sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy in the state Tuesday, releasing a nearly 700-page report that revealed the problem was far worse than the church had said in 2018 at the start of the state’s review
1970-01-01 08:00
How did Tina Turner die? 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' dead at 83
The singer died on Wednesday, May 24
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa under more scrutiny over Russian ship as ruling ANC says it would 'welcome' Putin
The South African government has come under growing pressure after it declined to release cargo documents relating to the visit by a Russian ship that the United States alleges collected a consignment of weapons for Moscow
1970-01-01 08:00
White House criticizes Republicans, says 'preventing default' is not a concession
By Andrea Shalal and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON The White House on Wednesday criticized Republicans and said averting default
1970-01-01 08:00
11 Sounds Today’s Kids Have Probably Never Heard
Who knew that certain noises would eventually become as extinct as the dodo or the flash cube some day?
1970-01-01 08:00
Target has been a leader in catering to LGBTQ+ shoppers – now it’s on the defensive
Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community
1970-01-01 08:00
US remains in 'heightened threat environment' with recent racist and ethnically motivated attacks, DHS says
The US remains in a "heightened threat environment" for terrorism driven by a series of racially and ethnically motivated attacks or plots in recent months, the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday in a public advisory.
1970-01-01 08:00
What's on DeSantis' agenda? A look at the laws he passed as Florida governor, from abortion to guns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has cemented himself as a conservative standard-bearer in the lead-up to his 2024 presidential announcement
1970-01-01 08:00
Saudi Arabia and Canada restore diplomatic relations, ending 2018 rift
Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations with Canada on Wednesday, the country's foreign ministry said in a statement, ending a five-year rift over Riyadh's jailing of activists that damaged trade and relations with both countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
On 1st anniversary of Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, Biden will push for more gun control
As families and loved ones mourn the unimaginable loss of 19 children and two teachers shot dead last year in Uvalde, Texas, President Joe Biden will speak Wednesday about the epidemic of gun violence that has become the No. 1 killer of kids in America
1970-01-01 08:00
'Six pack is gone now': Halle Bailey says 'Little Mermaid' role was physically and mentally challenging
'Looking back, I'm really proud of myself, but it was like it was blood, sweat, and tears,' said Halle Bailey
1970-01-01 08:00
Taking a daily multivitamin appears to boost brains of adults over 60, but more study is needed
A new study shows a daily multivitamin may boost memory function in some people, although the results don't change recommendations about use of the supplements
1970-01-01 08:00