Michigan April 25, 2023 Former head of Michigan marijuana licensing board pleads guilty to bribery Rick Johnson, the former head of a marijuana licensing board in Michigan, has pleaded guilty to bribery. Johnson accepted over $100,000 in exchange for approving applications.
VIDEO April 25, 2023 Paul Whelan's sister calls for his release at UN: 'He won't be left behind again' Elizabeth Whelan joins 'America's Newsroom' after she confronted Russia at the U.N. Security Council on the wrongful imprisonment of her brother, Paul Whelan.
Russia April 24, 2023 Sister of Marine vet jailed in Russia slams Kremlin as Putin loyalist lectures diplomats at UN Sister of former Marine Paul Whelan detained in Russia traveled to the U.N. headquarters to condemn Moscow's 'less than sophisticated take on diplomacy' as Russia called on Security Council to debate international security.
South America April 24, 2023 Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo extradited from United States to face corruption charges Peru's former president was extradited from the United States to face corruption charges in Lima, Peru. He is accused of receiving million of dollars in bribes.
Africa April 21, 2023 Burkina Faso investigating security forces after 7 children allegedly killed on camera Burkina Faso's government opened several human rights investigations after a video depicting the extrajudicial killings of seven children by alleged Burkinabe security forces surfaced.
VIDEO April 21, 2023 Chinese hiring American women as surrogates is a national security threat Heritage Foundation researcher Emma Waters said the growing practice of Chinese nationals paying American women to be their surrogates is a "huge red flag."
North Carolina April 21, 2023 North Carolina Rep. Bradford joins state treasurer's field North Carolina Rep. John Bradford has joined the race to become the next state treasurer. Bradford owns a property management software company and is in his fourth General Assembly term.
Republicans April 21, 2023 GOP senators urge UN ambassador to denounce report they say is supportive of pedophiles A group of seven Republican senators led by Sen. Marco Rubio are demanding to know how much US taxpayer funding went toward a controversial report by the International Commission of Jurists
South America April 21, 2023 Chile's president announces plan to require private lithium extraction companies to partner with government Private lithium extraction companies in Chile will be required to partner with the country's government under a plan by President Gabriel Boric.
Africa April 19, 2023 Conflict-ravaged Sudan attempts 24-hour ceasefire after failed truce Rival Sudanese forces are attempting a 24-hour ceasefire, just a day after an internationally-brokered peace deal fell through within hours.
