
Chaos in House GOP intensifies with Scalise's speakership bid in peril
The House Republican Party is sliding even deeper into disarray as it feuds over its next speaker, apparently oblivious to the picture of US government dysfunction it is sending at a moment of worsening global crises.
2023-10-12 12:56

Air Canada sued by Miami-based Brink's in relation to $17 million gold and cash heist
Air Canada has been sued by Miami-based transport and security services provider Brink's, which alleged the airline of
2023-10-12 05:45

Matt Gaetz got what he wanted. Now what?
The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why?
2023-10-12 05:29

US House Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for speaker -lawmaker
WASHINGTON Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday nominated Steve Scalise to serve as speaker
2023-10-12 01:29

Supreme Court to consider South Carolina GOP's 'bleaching' of Black voters out of Rep. Nancy Mace's district
The Supreme Court returns to the intersection of race and congressional representation Wednesday as the justices consider whether South Carolina illegally used race to redraw district lines for a House seat to benefit Republicans.
2023-10-11 18:22

House GOP gears up to pick speaker nominee, but it's unclear if any candidate can get the votes
House Republicans are set to meet behind closed doors Wednesday to pick a nominee to be the next speaker -- but it remains unclear whether any candidate will have enough the support to win the gavel following Kevin McCarthy's abrupt ouster.
2023-10-11 17:22

Hurricane Lidia makes landfall in west-central Mexico as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm
Hurricane Lidia made landfall in west-central Mexico Tuesday as an "extremely dangerous" category 4 storm, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain to the area and threatening significant flooding, according to the National Hurricane Center.
2023-10-11 08:22

Ontario Greenbelt: RCMP to probe controversial land swap
It is the latest in a political scandal over a plan to open up protected land for development.
2023-10-11 07:20

North Carolina Republicans override governor's veto to enact elections overhaul ahead of 2024
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina on Tuesday enacted major changes to the state's election laws, overriding vetoes by the state's Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who has criticized the measures as a "threat to our democracy."
2023-10-11 03:21

Rwanda asylum system 'biased against genuine refugees' - UN
Lawyers for the United Nations' Refugee Agency issue a warning during a Supreme Court appeal hearing.
2023-10-11 01:54

Palestinian-Americans stuck in Gaza say they feel trapped, abandoned by US Embassy
As bombs rained down on Gaza Monday, Palestinian-Americans visiting or living there said they were desperately trying to find ways out of the region but have received little or no support from US Embassy officials, even though they are US citizens.
2023-10-10 23:18

When is the 2024 NHL Winter Classic?
The 2024 NHL Winter Classic will be an exciting outdoor match-up between the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken. Here's everything you'll need to know about the game.
2023-10-10 22:27