US State Department identifies 'rapidly growing and troubling trend' of forced labor linked to cyber scams
The US State Department identified a "rapidly growing and troubling trend" of "forced labor as a result of cyber scam operations," as it launched its annual human trafficking report, US Ambassador at Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer said Thursday.
2023-06-16 02:57
Scrutiny of PGA Tour's Saudi deal intensifies as Senate Finance Committee launches investigation
The backlash to the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf intensified as Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, opened an investigation into the deal on Thursday.
2023-06-16 02:54
Catholic bishops' president calls for better border management, continued care for immigrants
The leader of the nation’s Catholic bishops weighed in on ongoing immigration issues during their spring meeting in Florida
2023-06-16 02:53
US FDA panel weighs makeup of next COVID vaccine
By Bhanvi Satija and Sriparna Roy (Reuters) -Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration were meeting on Thursday to
2023-06-16 02:52
Republicans in Oregon Senate end six-week walkout that blocked bills on abortion, trans health care
Enough Republican members showed up in the Oregon Senate to end a six-week walkout that halted the work of the Legislature and blocked hundreds of bills, including some on abortion, transgender health care and gun safety
2023-06-16 02:51
An American tourist has died following an attack near Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle
A 21-year-old American woman died after being assaulted and pushed down a slope by an American man near one of Germany's most popular tourist sights, Neuschwanstein Castle, in Bavaria, according to local police.
2023-06-16 02:50
Brutal heat wave to scorch US South through holiday weekend
An oppressive heat wave settled over a wide swath of the U.S. South on Thursday, bringing record-breaking temperatures
2023-06-16 02:24
Ukraine Recap: Nuclear Inspector Says Plant Has Water — for Now
Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, visited Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant
2023-06-16 02:23
Bankman-Fried Prosecutors Ask Judge to Set Aside Some Counts
US prosecutors in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried asked a New York judge to set aside five criminal
2023-06-16 02:22
Why the New York Mets should regret their lengthy commitment to Lindor
With a big smile and infectious personality, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is arguably one of the most marketable players in MLB. But should the Mets ultimately regret their long-term commitment to him?Back in January of 2021, the New York Mets acquired 'superstar' shortstop...
2023-06-16 02:22
Man accused of killing his family members for insurance money dies in federal custody, charges against him dismissed, authorities say
Nathan Carman, the man accused of killing his mother at sea to get family and insurance money, has died in federal custody, according to a new court filing from federal prosecutors.
2023-06-16 02:17
Russia tries to signal normalcy as Ukraine forces advance
By Vitalii Hnidyi SOUTHEASTERN UKRAINE Russia announced plans on Thursday to stage elections in occupied parts of Ukraine
2023-06-16 02:16