Judges reject Alabama’s congressional lines, will draw new districts to increase Black voting power
A three-judge panel has blocked Alabama’s new congressional map after lawmakers failed to create a second district where Black voters at least came close to comprising a majority, as suggested by the court
1970-01-01 08:00
Greece floods kill at least one as country grapples with 'totally extreme weather phenomenon'
Greece is being lashed with torrential rains which have flooded homes, businesses and roads and left at least one person dead after a wall collapsed in the extreme weather.
1970-01-01 08:00
Prime Group agrees to pay $20.5 million to settle US SEC charges
NEW YORK Prime Group Holdings LLC, a private equity firm based in Saratoga Springs, New York, has agreed
1970-01-01 08:00
Federal court strikes down Alabama's second attempt to avoid adding another majority-Black congressional district
A federal court blocked a newly-drawn Alabama congressional map because it didn't create a second majority-Black district, as the Supreme Court had ordered earlier this year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Arnold Schwarzenegger documents turbulent recovery from 'live-saving' open-heart surgery
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been documenting the recovery process from his third 'life-saving' open heart surgery, and how it's changed his attitude towards health. Posting clips to the Arnold's Pump Club YouTube channel, the actor spoke about a moment in 2018 which terrified him. "The doctor was standing in front of me, and saying 'I'm so sorry, but unlike what we planned, a non-invasive surgery... we made a mistake and poked through the heart wall, and there was internal bleeding, and we had to open you up to save your life.'" Schwarzenegger recalled. He immediately called on his friends to help him live a healthier lifestyle. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
1970-01-01 08:00
USA rolls past Italy 100-63 to reach Basketball World Cup semifinals
The United States is headed to the medal round of the Basketball World Cup after bouncing back from its first loss of the tournament in emphatic fashion
1970-01-01 08:00
How Old Is Barbie Supposed to Be, Anyway?
It’s often said that Barbie is 19 years old, but the answer is a little more nuanced than that.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rolling Stones set to release first album of new songs since 2005
The Rolling Stones are set to release their first studio album since 2005.
1970-01-01 08:00
US Homebuyers Weigh Climate Risk in Picking a House, Zillow Says
More than four in five US homebuyers are factoring in climate risks when they shop for a new
1970-01-01 08:00
High-grade companies rush to tap US debt markets post-Labor Day
By Matt Tracy Top-rated companies were tapping the U.S. debt markets on Tuesday, in a widely anticipated post-Labor
1970-01-01 08:00
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 10-16
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 10-16 include singer Marc Anthony, talk show host Tamron Hall and comedian Amy Poehler
1970-01-01 08:00
Alabama's congressional map illegally hurts Black voters, U.S. court rules
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) -Alabama's Republican-drawn congressional map illegally dilutes Black residents' voting power, a panel of federal judges ruled
1970-01-01 08:00