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Apple CEO, NBA's Dwayne Wade Help LGBTQ Group Build Homes
Apple CEO Tim Cook and NBA AllStar Dwayne Wade joined Utah leaders Wednesday to announce the completion of a local advocacy group's campaign to build new homes that provide services for LGBTQ youth in the U.S. West.
Missouri Supreme Court Asked To Intervene In Politte Case
Attorneys for Michael Politte, who was convicted at age 14 of killing his mother, on Wednesday asked the Missouri Supreme Court to free him after more than 22 years behind bars, citing now-disproven evidence, a faulty investigation and a flawed trial defe...
Missouri Supreme Court Asked To Intervene In Politte Case
Attorneys for Michael Politte, who was convicted at age 14 of killing his mother, on Wednesday asked the Missouri Supreme Court to free him after more than 22 years behind bars, citing now-disproven evidence, a faulty investigation and a flawed trial defe...
Man Kills Several People In Norway In Bow-and-arrow Attacks, Police Say
A man using a bow and arrow killed several people and wounded others in attacks in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg on Wednesday, local police said.
Feds Launch Investigation Into Texas' Troubled Youth Lockups
The Justice Department on Wednesday launched an investigation into allegations of widespread mistreatment at Texas' embattled youth lockups, where at least 11 staffers have been arrested on sexual abuse charges in recent years.
US Does Not Support Normalization Of Relations With Syria
The United States does not support efforts to normalize relations with the government of President Bashar Assad or lift sanctions imposed on Damascus until there is progress in the political process in the wartorn country, the U.S. secretary of state said...
Russian President Putin Sees Potential in Working With Biden on Energy, Arms Control
Putin was largely silent on the many disputes that have driven relations to post-Cold War lows, choosing instead to focus on the potential to mend fences.
Harry, Meghan Markle Team Up With Ethical Investment Firm as 'Impact Partners'
In an interview with the New York Times, the couple explained that they wanted to democratize investing and to do so via responsible companies.
Texas Governor Orders Ban On Private Company Vaccine Mandate
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Monday to prohibit any entity, including private business, from enforcing a COVID19 vaccine mandate on workers and called on state lawmakers to pass a similar ban into law.
$2.5M Reward To Solve US Prosecutor's Killing In Seattle
Rewards totaling $2.5 million are now being offered for information that helps solve the killing of federal prosecutor Thomas C. Wales in Seattle 20 years ago.
Texas Mom Says Safe Return Of 3-year-old Son A 'Miracle'
The mother of a 3yearold Texas boy who was found alive after being missing for four days in a wooded area near his home on Monday called his safe return a miracle.
No Charges For Task Force Members In Winston Smith Death
Members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force will not be charged in the fatal shooting of Winston Smith Jr., a Black man who was killed while authorities were trying to arrest him as he sat in an SUV at a Minneapolis parking ramp, a prosecutor announced...
No Charges For Task Force Members In Winston Smith Death
Members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force will not be charged in the fatal shooting of Winston Smith Jr., a Black man who was killed while authorities were trying to arrest him as he sat in an SUV at a Minneapolis parking ramp, a prosecutor announced...
7th Annual Run To Honor Journalist James Foley On Oct. 23
The seventh annual Freedom Run to honor the memory of journalist James Foley is scheduled for Oct. 23 in Rochester, New Hampshire, and virtually around the world.
Doctor: Saakashvili's Health Deteriorating On Hunger Strike
A doctor for former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili says his condition is deteriorating 10 days into a hunger strike that he started after being arrested when he returned to the country.
Man Who Drove Truck Onto Sidewalk Gets Beaten, Dies Near LA
A man died after he tried to hit people on a sidewalk with his truck, crashed against a building and then was pulled out and beaten by the group in Southern California, authorities said.