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February 22, 2024

Oregon jail faces federal lawsuit after 22-year-old inmate dies during opioid withdrawal

An Oregon man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and negligence in the death of his daughter while she was in custody at the county jail.

February 21, 2024

New docu-series exposes the 'cruel and unusual punishment' of housing trans prisoners with female inmates

The Independent Women’s Forum will release a documentary mini-series on them harmful impact of housing biologically male prisoners with female inmates.

February 21, 2024

Indiana lawmakers vote to lift nearly 40-year ban on restaurant happy hours

Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday voted to lift a ban on happy hours. The bill permits restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages at reduced prices for a limited time each day.

February 21, 2024

UK lawmakers demand answers after missile test failure, raising concerns about nation's nuclear deterrent

British lawmakers are seeking answers about the nation's nuclear deterrent program after a failed test. The incident involved an unarmed missile crashing into the sea.

February 21, 2024

Cambodia's new prime minister appoints youngest brother as his deputy

Cambodia's new prime minister, Hun Manet, has received approval from lawmakers to have his youngest brother, Hun Many, take the post of deputy premier.

February 21, 2024

Connecticut state trooper to stand trial in fatal shooting of 19-year-old college student

Connecticut state trooper Brian North is set to stand trial for first-degree manslaughter with a firearm in the death of 19-year-old Mubarak Soulemane.

February 21, 2024

South Korean government warns thousands of striking doctors to return to work or face legal action

The South Korean government has issued a back-to-work order, warning thousands of striking doctors to return to work immediately or risk facing legal action.

February 21, 2024

Michigan man charged under new gun law after 2-year-old daughter shoots herself with revolver

A Michigan man was charged under the state's new gun storage law after his 2-year-old daughter shot herself with his revolver one day after the law took effect.

February 20, 2024

Wisconsin lawmakers vote on tax cuts, veto powers and hunting fees in final session push

The Wisconsin Legislature completed its work for the session by voting on everything from a massive tax cut to raising out-of-state hunting fees on Tuesday.

February 20, 2024

Greek prime minister defends rule of law despite mounting criticism from human rights groups

Greece's Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, defended his government's commitment to the rule of law despite criticism from press freedom and human rights groups.