Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds
The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden's reference to a deal with McCarthy on Ukraine funding creates confusion
President Joe Biden appeared to suggest over the weekend that Democrats had reached a new deal with embattled House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Ukraine aid -- a major omission from a funding bill that managed to avert a government shutdown.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sunak’s Indecision Puts Tory Rivals on Edge Ahead of UK Election
Rishi Sunak unveiled a new campaign slogan at this week’s Conservative Party conference: “Long-term decisions for a brighter
1970-01-01 08:00
Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored on new postage stamp
The United States Postal Service on Monday released its postage stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a feminist icon who served for years as the senior-most member of the court's liberal wing.
1970-01-01 08:00
Protesters Block Guatemala’s Highways After President-Elect Warns of ‘Coup’
Protesters blocked highways and marched in Guatemala’s main cities on Monday after president-elect Bernardo Arévalo denounced a “coup”
1970-01-01 08:00
Who is Laphonza Butler, California's next senator?
Laphonza Butler, the woman selected by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to succeed the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, is a longtime union leader and abortion rights advocate, who also will be the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress.
1970-01-01 08:00
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stares down a right-wing coup
His ouster as Speaker could throw an unruly US House of Representatives into even further disarray.
1970-01-01 08:00
Matt Gaetz says 'stay tuned' on effort to oust McCarthy but does not yet call for motion to vacate the chair
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida did not move forward on Monday with his effort to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership, saying the California Republican owes him answers and depending on his response there "may be other votes coming -- today or this week."
1970-01-01 08:00
Supreme Court declines to take up appeal from anti-abortion group that secretly recorded clinics
The Supreme Court declined on Monday to take up an appeal from an anti-abortion group known for releasing secretly recorded footage of abortion providers, leaving in place a lower court ruling that went in favor of Planned Parenthood.
1970-01-01 08:00
UK’s Transport Secretary Attacks ‘Sinister’ Local Government Traffic Measures
UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper attacked local government efforts to rein in road congestion, tapping in to fringe
1970-01-01 08:00
SCOTUS declines to hear John Eastman's appeal to undo ruling allowing House Jan. 6 committee access to his emails
The Supreme Court said Monday that it will not take up former Donald Trump lawyer John Eastman's request to undo a ruling that allowed the House January 6 select committee to access emails he said were shielded by attorney-client privilege.
1970-01-01 08:00
Supreme Court declines to consider longshot bid to disqualify Trump from running for president
The Supreme Court said Monday that it will not take up a longshot challenge to Donald Trump's eligibility to run for president because of his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
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