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Opioid Crisis November 22, 2023

Man accused of leading drug operation behind strongest fentanyl supply ever tested by DEA: prosecutors

An alleged drug trafficker is facing federal charges in relation to drug seizures, including a bust of powdered fentanyl that is considered the most concentrated ever tested.

United Kingdom October 21, 2023

Court orders abortion for 11-year-old who said pregnancy made her feel ‘special’

A U.K judge ordered an 11-year-old girl to get an abortion, arguing it was in the girl's best interest both mentally and physically, local reports show.

OPINION October 20, 2023

Make sponsors of terrorism like Iran pay for their crimes -- literally

Make sponsors of terrorism like Iran pay for their crimes -- literally. US has several acts that allow victims to sue so that they can get a little justice for Hamas crimes.

Homicide October 12, 2023

Oklahoma fugitive charged in wife's murder hauled home from Mexico after six years on the run

Jose Gomez-Baca, 31, was arrested in Tecomán, Colima, after evading custody for six years. He is back in Tulsa to face charges in the 2017 death of wife Elizabeth Rodriguez.

United Kingdom September 17, 2023

'Catch Me If You Can'-style conman exposed after decades of bizarre lies, scams: report

Jody Francis Oliver was an unemployed married dad living in the U.K. who was discovered to be a prolific liar who swindled millions of dollars from people using false identities.

United Kingdom September 13, 2023

Scottish witch cult held disturbing rituals, tried to lock kid in microwave: prosecutors

Eleven people are on trial in Scotland for forcing children into witchcraft rituals and then sexually abusing them, according to prosecutors.

Pakistan August 10, 2023

Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan allowed brief visit by wife at high-security prison

Imran Khan, the imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan, was allowed a brief visit by his wife on Aug. 10, 2023, at the high-security prison he is currently residing in.

International Law July 27, 2023

Putin puts ICC judge on wanted list in retaliation for arrest warrant

The Russian government has added a judge from the International Court of Justice to its wanted list without a clear accusation or crime to justify her inclusion.

World July 21, 2023

Israel's Netanyahu faces crisis as some military reservists suspend service amid judicial reform protests

The Israeli Parliament is considering a bill that would limit the Supreme Court's oversight powers, provoking pilots and aircrew to suspend voluntary reserve duty and sparking protests.

Middle East July 13, 2023

Influencer arrested in Dubai for making satirical TikTok video of wealthy Emiratis

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates arrested an influencer in Dubai over a satirical TikTok video lampooning the wealthy. The influencer was accused of posting propaganda.

VIDEO May 17, 2023

John Kennedy grills Biden nominee on basic legal theory and she stumbles through answer

Senator John Kennedy left a Biden judicial nominee speechless in her hearing Wednesday after questioning her knowledge on basic constitutional law theory.