Baltimore Archdiocese files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ahead of anticipated lawsuits over child sexual abuse
The Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a move a lawyer representing dozens of child sexual abuse survivors says is an attempt "to evade accountability."
2023-10-01 21:26
As he turns 99, Jimmy Carter's hometown honors the former president as a global humanitarian -- and a good friend
More than 14,000 people have written to Jimmy Carter for his 99th birthday.
2023-09-30 16:24
Brazil's securities watchdog agrees to 'plea bargain' on Americanas' probe
Brazil's securities watchdog CVM said on Friday it has approved a mechanism similar to a plea bargain for
2023-09-30 09:16
Baltimore Archdiocese files for US bankruptcy to address sex abuse lawsuits
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection on Friday, saying it
2023-09-30 04:50
Watchdog agency splits over reforms to controversial surveillance law
A normally low-profile watchdog agency charged with investigating US national security programs has fractured into a bitter public dispute over proposed reforms to a controversial law that allows warrantless surveillance of foreigners but also sweeps up the communications of American citizens.
2023-09-29 01:26
With shutdown looming, Carter library moves up birthday celebration for 39th president
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum has moved up planned festivities for the former president's 99th birthday amid the possibility of a government shutdown by the end of the week.
2023-09-28 01:56
Russia Exempts Gasoils, Bunker Fuel From Export Ban
Russia’s government has amended its fuel-export ban, excluding bunker fuel, gasoils and some middle distillates from the export
2023-09-25 17:58
JPMorgan M&A Head Sees Up to $150 Billion Funds Focused on India
Investors have about $2 trillion of funds available to invest, and about $100 billion to $150 billion of
2023-09-25 13:46
Wagner forces have not withdrawn from Africa in 'meaningful' numbers, defense official says
The US has not seen a withdrawal of Wagner forces from Africa "in any substantial or meaningful numbers," a senior US defense official said, as the Kremlin continues to weigh what to do with the Russian mercenary group following its leader's death last month.
2023-09-24 21:50
JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro.
2023-09-22 08:46
Pentagon watchdog establishes new team in Ukraine to monitor US aid
The Pentagon's watchdog is establishing a new team in Ukraine to monitor ongoing US security assistance to Kyiv as a growing number of Republicans call for more oversight into how the money is being used.
2023-09-14 11:59
15 Surprising Facts About Bing Crosby
You know him as the man who sang "White Christmas" and co-starred in a slew of movies with Bob Hope. But here are some facts about Bing Crosby that might surprise you.
2023-09-10 22:22