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February 27, 2024

NY Democrats reject bipartisan congressional map, prompting legislative redrawing

Democrats in the New York Legislature on Monday rejected a congressional map proposed by the bipartisan redistricting commission. Now, the Legislature will craft new lines.

February 27, 2024

Dutch court convicts 17 in landmark trial of deadly gang, including former most-wanted fugitive

A Dutch court has convicted 17 people, including former most-wanted fugitive Ridouan Taghi, in a trial involving a notorious underworld gang responsible for a series of killings.

February 26, 2024

3 forest rangers killed, 1 wounded by suspected illegal loggers in central Mexico

Three forest rangers were killed and one wounded on Sunday by suspected illegal loggers near the slopes of the Iztaccihuatl volcano in central Mexico, police said.

February 26, 2024

NYC 'Bling Bishop' faces trial for fraud charges prosecutors say fueled lavish lifestyle

A Brooklyn preacher, Lamor Miller-Whitehead, is facing trial for allegedly embezzling a parishioner's retirement funds and attempting to extort a businessman.

February 26, 2024

South Korean doctors given 4 days to return to work before facing indictments, medical license suspensions

Doctors in South Korea are facing a four-day ultimatum from the government to end their ongoing walkouts. The government has warned that they must return to work by Thursday.

February 23, 2024

Former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre found liable for corruption, cost gun rights group more than $5 million: jury

A civil corruption case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against the National Rifle Association and former leaders has a verdict.

February 23, 2024

Minnesota man admits to fatal shooting at graduation party that killed 14-year-old

Enrique Lucio Davila, 26, of St. Paul, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to charges linked to a shooting at a 2021 graduation party that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy.

February 23, 2024

Gasoline with higher blends of ethanol to be sold in 8 Midwestern states year-round

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced a final rule allowing drivers in eight Midwestern states to use a higher blend of ethanol year-round.

February 23, 2024

Belarusian government cracks down on dozens of clergy members who protested authoritarian leader

Dozens of Belarusian clergy members have faced imprisonment, censorship or forced exile for protesting President Alexander Lukashenko's disputed re-election.

February 23, 2024

Austria's former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz faces trial over alleged false statements in corruption probe

Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is facing a verdict on Friday in a Vienna court connected to charges of making false statements during a corruption probe.