Justice Department finds Cuomo sexually harassed employees
ALBANY, N.Y. — The U.S. Justice Department concluded former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed more than a dozen state employees, according to a settlement…
UN agency probes staff accused of involvement in Hamas attack on Israel – POLITICO
The EU said it is “extremely concerned” by the allegations against UNRWA staff. The U.S. said it is “extremely troubled” and has suspended funding for…
Moscow mocks CIA for new bid to recruit Russian spies – POLITICO
The Kremlin has laughed off an attempt by the CIA to recruit spies from Russia via social media. “Somebody should tell the CIA that VKontakte…
Supreme Court rules for Biden in Texas border razor wire case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled for the Biden administration in a 5-4 vote Monday and said Border Patrol agents may cut barbed wire installed by…
Police commission begins considering interim LAPD chief to replace Michel Moore
There was just one item on the agenda when the Los Angeles Police Commission met in special session Friday, a critical decision that must be…
UCLA athletic department posts $36.6-million deficit for 2023 fiscal year
Bring on that Big Ten cash. UCLA’s approaching revenue stream can’t arrive fast enough after the school’s athletic department posted a deficit of $36.6 million…
U.S. asks Supreme Court to intervene in Texas border dispute
McALLEN, Texas — The drowning deaths of three migrants have brought new urgency to an extraordinary showdown between the Biden administration and Texas Republican Gov. Greg…
Michel Moore is out. Here’s what LAPD needs in a new chief
A month ago, not long after the news broke about Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore supposedly ordering a probe of Mayor Karen Bass’ scholarship…
Middle East braces for chaos as Iran and West square up – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Western warplanes and guided missiles roared through the skies over Yemen in the early…
Iran seizes Greek tanker, escalating tensions with West – POLITICO
Iran’s navy on Thursday boarded and seized a Greek-operated oil tanker, the St. Nikolas, off the coast of Oman. The high seas seizure heightens tensions…
Interior Department announces $138M for wildfire prevention, recovery
1 of 2 | Firefighter Kirk Steven monitors a fire line as he allows fuel to be burned off during the Caldor wildfire near Meyers,…
Labor Department rule restores requirements to classify workers as independent contractors
Lyft and Uber brand logos show up on the dashboard of a car near LaGuardia Airport on February 26, 2023, in New York City. The…
East Palo Alto goes from U.S. ‘murder capital’ to zero homicides
This is what it took to make a small city safe. In 1992, East Palo Alto was dubbed the “murder capital” of the U.S., with…
Under the Theme ‘A Matter of Time’: The Sixth edition of the Summit, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, will take place at Manarat Al Saadiyat from 3 to 5 March 2024
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State Department offers reward for information on Hamas finance network
As the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, the U.S. State Department has issued a reward for any information on five Hamas-linked…
South African runner Oscar Pistorius released from prison
PRETORIA, South Africa — South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole and is now at home, South Africa’s Department of Corrections…
Ukraine says Russian hackers penetrated major telecoms network for months – POLITICO
Russian hackers were inside Ukrainian telecoms giant Kyivstar's system from at least May last year in a cyberattack which crippled its services in December, Ukraine's…
Justice Department charges 2 with Trump ties of violating FARA
The Justice Department charged two former associates of former President Donald Trump with violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act for lobbying for the Qatari government.…
U.S. Challenges Majority-Vote Rule : Elections: Justice Department says Georgia’s requirement is illegal. Practice has ‘chilling effect’ on blacks in electoral process, suit alleges.
WASHINGTON — In a major civil rights action, the Justice Department on Thursday sued to overturn Georgia’s requirement that a candidate for public office must win…
New law has Californians with criminal records ‘quite hopeful’ they’ll finally find housing
In 2021, four years after finishing her last jail term and living in transitional housing in Riverside County, Erica Smith was ready for a permanent…