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Goldman's Reummler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew of his abuses

Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathy Ruemmler on Wednesday told a House committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that if she had known he was abusing

Goldman's Reummler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew of his abuses
Americas|Crime|Political|Sports|World

Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final

Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the

Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
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Florida woman accused of sexually assaulting dog after camera captures alleged abuse

Florida woman accused of sexually assaulting dog after camera captures alleged abuse

Florida woman accused of sexually assaulting dog after camera captures alleged abuse
Crime|Political|US

Justice Kagan offered a brief homage to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Justice Kagan offered a brief homage to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham during her opening statement. Noting that the South Carolina Republican had not only voted for her confirmation in 2010 but also took seriously his role in meeting with and questioning her. As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Graham had an outsized role in the high-profile in questioning many of the current justices.

Justice Kagan offered a brief homage to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
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Justice Barrett describes security threats impacting her children

Testifying before a House subcommittee on July 14, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett describes two separate incidents where threats on her life have impacted her personal life and family.

Justice Barrett describes security threats impacting her children
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1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, authorities say

1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, authorities say

1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, authorities say
Crime|Education|Political|Technology

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado
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Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

A man who made a threat on social media to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has been arrested, police said

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on

The European Union’s top official has signed an agreement to move forward on joint weapons production deal with Ukraine

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on
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UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder

Britain's populist Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the

UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder
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Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets

Russia said on Wednesday that any multinational force sent by Ukraine's allies to deploy there in the event of a peace deal would be unacceptable to Moscow, which would

Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
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Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show

A computer expert facing U.S. hacking charges previously held a senior position at Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab, according to a

Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'

Warren Buffett said he found fellow billionaire Bill Gates’ association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “distasteful,” but decided to stop donating

Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'
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DHS was quick to defend fatal ICE shootings in January. Its statements appear to be changing

DHS was quick to defend fatal ICE shootings in January. Its statements appear to be changing

DHS was quick to defend fatal ICE shootings in January. Its statements appear to be changing
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, according to local health officials

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire
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Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses

A new report from human rights advocates says 90% of detainees interviewed at a sprawling ICE facility in Texas say they were either beaten by guards or witnessed others being beaten

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO

Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
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US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis

A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall

US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis
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Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says

Information from NATO member nations, including Lithuania and Latvia, shows that Russia has made various attempts to conduct sabotage, Latvian president Edgars Rinkevics

Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Congo forms new council in push for war crimes justice

Democratic Republic of Congo has formed a new advisory council that includes senior war crimes lawyers from the United States and Europe to

Congo forms new council in push for war crimes justice
Crime|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|US|Videos

Squeeze what?! A South Florida woman is the talk of her town with a racy license plate she got in the mail

Squeeze what?! A South Florida woman is the talk of her town with a racy license plate she got in the mail

Squeeze what?! A South Florida woman is the talk of her town with a racy license plate she got in the mail
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Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel

Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians

Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
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Briton jailed in Iran given additional two-year sentence, family says

The family of British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are serving a 10-year prison sentence in Iran on espionage charges that they deny, said on Wednesday that a

Briton jailed in Iran given additional two-year sentence, family says
Asia|Crime|World

Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is hearing final arguments

Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades
Crime|Europe|World

Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure

Lithuania has intelligence that Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure, and security around energy and transport sites will be tightened as a precaution, President

Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure
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Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills three as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine stepped up their battle over the Black Sea and key trade routes on Wednesday, with Moscow killing three people in an attack on the Ukrainian port

Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills three as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea
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1 dead and 3 missing after boat carrying mostly family members sinks near Alcatraz Island

Authorities in San Francisco say one person has died, three people are missing and 16 others have been rescued from waters off the city after a pontoon boat sank

1 dead and 3 missing after boat carrying mostly family members sinks near Alcatraz Island
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers

A gambling empire controlled by a powerful Cambodian tycoon was the landlord of a compound that was used for

Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers
Arts|Asia|Crime|Entertainment|Health

Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital

The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as

Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
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ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says

Sen. Angus King says the motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing

ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says
Business|Crime|Health|World

Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India

On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India. 

Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India
Crime|Political|World

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings

Trump administration officials have told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week, according to a person familiar with the matter

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident

Svetlana Maksimovic and her husband Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a Ryanair flight last week when a loud

Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Maine Democrats, rattled by Platner's downfall, protest fatal ICE shooting

As bewildered Maine Democrats face a deadline to replace Graham Platner after his U.S.

Maine Democrats, rattled by Platner's downfall, protest fatal ICE shooting
Crime|Environment|Travel

Texas is drenched by heavy rains as forecasters warn that more storms could bring dangerous floods

Heavy downpours in South Texas washed out highways and stranded motorists Tuesday as forecasters warned that a threat of more severe weather could bring dangerous flooding to already drenched counties near the border with Mexico

Texas is drenched by heavy rains as forecasters warn that more storms could bring dangerous floods
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody

Mexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids

Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Americas|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US|World

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

A federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of federal oversight of a Louisiana school system that had been ordered to eradicate segregation

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana
Crime

Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say

Authorities say a man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer

Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 US lawmakers, Republican senators say

Former U.S.

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 US lawmakers, Republican senators say
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ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, border czar says

The U.S.

ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, border czar says
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These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability

These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability

These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability
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Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state

Maine Democrats are fighting to link Republican Sen. Susan Collins to a new fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their state

Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state
Crime|Political|US|World

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings
Americas|Crime|Election|Finance|US|World

Civil rights leaders announce 'March on Washington' to defend voting rights

By Bianca Flowers CHICAGO, July 15 (Chicago) - Civil rights leaders have announced plans for a Washington march next month to defend voting rights, saying recent court decisions have weakened key

Civil rights leaders announce 'March on Washington' to defend voting rights
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Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 340 Ukrainian drones had been dispatched to the area surrounding the capital over a 24-hour period and most had been downed by anti-aircraft units

Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed
Crime|Sports|World

Soccer-Atlanta beefs up security ahead of England-Argentina World Cup semi-final

The Atlanta Police Department (APD) will have enhanced security in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in the city between England and Argentina,

Soccer-Atlanta beefs up security ahead of England-Argentina World Cup semi-final
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations

Warren Buffett has stopped donating to the Gates Foundation, ending a two-decade philanthropic partnership following revelations about interactions between

Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

Dept of Justice launches new trade fraud enforcement unit

The Department of Justice said on Tuesday it is creating a new global trade enforcement section of its National Fraud Division to investigate and prosecute criminal import

Dept of Justice launches new trade fraud enforcement unit
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US unseals charges, offers $10 million reward for info on Russian hackers

U.S. authorities on Tuesday unsealed charges and offered a $10 million reward for information on three Russians accused of providing computer infrastructure related to

US unseals charges, offers $10 million reward for info on Russian hackers
Crime|World

Supreme Court justices detail security risks and weigh in on ethics in rare congressional testimony

In rare congressional testimony, Supreme Court justices have shared chilling stories about the threats they increasingly face in public life

Supreme Court justices detail security risks and weigh in on ethics in rare congressional testimony
Business|Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US military says it is launching more strikes against Iran

The U.S. military said on Tuesday it was launching more strikes against Iran. The strikes began Tuesday afternoon Eastern Time, the U.S.

US military says it is launching more strikes against Iran
Crime|World

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics

Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups for allegedly conspiring to suppress criticism of Israel

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Asia|Crime|Political|Science|World

Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial

A China-born U.S. seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years

Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Several dead in fire at Brussels construction site, authorities say

Several people have died in a fire at a construction site in Brussels on Tuesday, with a search for six missing persons ongoing, local authorities said.

Several dead in fire at Brussels construction site, authorities say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

In Maine, a familiar story unfolds: immigration officers fatally shot the driver of a moving vehicle

A familiar story has unfolded in the Maine city of Biddeford, where a federal officer shot and killed a man driving a vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation

In Maine, a familiar story unfolds: immigration officers fatally shot the driver of a moving vehicle
Crime|Election|US

Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says

The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk broke state law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election

Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
Crime|Political|US|World

Blanche on 'glide path' for US attorney general confirmation, Republican insiders say

Todd Blanche will walk into his confirmation hearing on Wednesday carrying baggage that might have sunk past attorney general nominees.

Blanche on 'glide path' for US attorney general confirmation, Republican insiders say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian anti-war politician says Kremlin is bent on stopping his election run

An anti-war Russian politician who wants to run for parliament has accused the authorities of trying to sabotage his campaign, after he was designated a "foreign agent" and

Russian anti-war politician says Kremlin is bent on stopping his election run
Business|Crime|Europe|World

UK approval for China's mega embassy in London challenged in court by locals

Britain's approval for China to build a vast embassy in London was challenged in court on Tuesday, as a group of local residents argue that officials failed to consider the

UK approval for China's mega embassy in London challenged in court by locals
Crime|World

India says committed to combating organised crime after US indictment in Canada murder case

India said on Tuesday that it is committed to working with its partners to combat transnational organised crime, a week after the U.S. charged the imprisoned head of an

India says committed to combating organised crime after US indictment in Canada murder case
Business|Crime|Political|World

Can prosecutors compel New York Times journalists to testify in leak probe?

New York Times journalists have been issued subpoenas seeking to force them to testify before a Manhattan federal grand jury on Wednesday after reporting on

Can prosecutors compel New York Times journalists to testify in leak probe?
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico files criminal complaints in US over migrant deaths in custody

Mexico has begun filing criminal complaints with state prosecutors in the United States over the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody and during

Mexico files criminal complaints in US over migrant deaths in custody
Crime|World

UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack

British counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found murdered at her home last week, was clearly

UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack
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Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing

Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general

Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Return to US-Iran hostilities is huge setback for civilians, UN rights chief says

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday the resumption of hostilities between the United States and Iran was a significant blow to civilians in

Return to US-Iran hostilities is huge setback for civilians, UN rights chief says
Crime|Political|World

Trump suggests there was no foul play in Graham's death

U.S.

Trump suggests there was no foul play in Graham's death
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Nine killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes

Clashes between security forces and supporters of a banned protest group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir killed nine people on Tuesday, officials

Nine killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes
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E. Jean Carroll receives $5.63 million owed by Trump in sex abuse case

The writer E.

E. Jean Carroll receives $5.63 million owed by Trump in sex abuse case
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Key witness in US probe of Turkey's Halkbank avoids prison time

A key cooperating witness in the U.S. government's criminal investigation into Turkish state-run lender Halkbank's alleged role in helping Iran evade

Key witness in US probe of Turkey's Halkbank avoids prison time
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, including a 10-year-old, officials say

An Israeli strike and gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians, including a 10-year-old boy, and a senior Hamas police officer, in the Gaza Strip on

Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, including a 10-year-old, officials say
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed

Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed
Crime|Political|US

US justices make rare Capitol Hill appearance to warn of threats against them

In a rare appearance before Congress, U.S.

US justices make rare Capitol Hill appearance to warn of threats against them