US Border Patrol agent indicted on bribery and smuggling charges for allegedly offering migrant immigration 'papers' for $5,000
A US Border Patrol agent working at a processing center in El Paso, Texas, was indicted last week on multiple federal charges, including bribery and "alien smuggling," after he allegedly offered a migrant an "immigration benefit" in exchange for $5,000, according to court documents.
2023-08-01 12:16
US presses Taliban on human rights at Doha talks
It urges Afghanistan's rulers to reverse policies harming rights of women and vulnerable communities.
2023-08-01 08:56
First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana's coast
Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
2023-08-01 08:48
Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’
Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.
2023-08-01 08:23
'Barbenheimer' box office sales keep rolling in second weekend
(This July 30 story has been corrected to say that "Barbie" was No. 1 by opening, not total sales, for
2023-08-01 05:55
NFL Rumors: Potential Bears trade package for Jonathan Taylor
The Chicago Bears have a glaring need at running back. Enter disgruntled Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, who could be acquired for below normal market value.In what is quickly becoming standard practice, the Indianapolis Colts are refusing to pay their star running back. Jonathan Taylor is 24 years ol...
2023-08-01 05:54
House GOP chairmen announce probe into Hunter Biden plea deal
Three House GOP chairmen sent a letter Monday to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding documents and information regarding circumstances related to Hunter Biden's plea deal with the Justice Department.
2023-08-01 05:27
Two people killed in County Monaghan crash
A further three people have been taken to hospital, two of whom are in a critical condition.
2023-08-01 05:18
MLB Rumors: 3 blockbuster trades for Pirates closer David Bednar
The Pittsburgh Pirates have received plenty of calls on closer David Bednar. What would it take to acquire him?The asking price for closer David Bednar is said to be enormous, and rightly so -- he made the NL All-Star team and still has at least three years left of team control on his contract. ...
2023-08-01 01:58
Where In The World Is The Good Sunscreen?
Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing as safe sun.
2023-08-01 01:54
Canada wildfires: Border blaze forces evacuations
More than 1,000 fires are still burning across Canada - one-third of them in British Columbia.
2023-08-01 01:45
Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70
Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee Herman, has died, according to an announcement on his verified social media.
2023-08-01 01:29