King of Jordan approves a bill to criminalize online speech. Human rights groups call it draconian
The Jordanian state news agency reports that the King of Jordan has approved a bill to punish online speech deemed harmful to national unity
2023-08-12 20:57
Fifth person charged in Montgomery boat dock brawl is in police custody
A fifth person involved in the brawl along the Montgomery, Alabama, riverfront last weekend has turned himself in, police said Friday.
2023-08-12 20:52
6 people die as migrant boat sinks in the English Channel
Six people died after a boat carrying migrants sank in the English Channel, authorities say.
2023-08-12 20:25
Possible deal to free American prisoners in Iran called for shuttle diplomacy -- from hotel to hotel
Closing in on a deal to free five Americans detained in Iran, US and Iranian delegations gathered in separate hotels in Doha -- within sight of each other, but not within earshot -- as Qatari diplomats shuttled back and forth trying feverishly to broker an elusive agreement between the two.
2023-08-12 20:20
The failed Ohio amendment reflects Republican efforts nationally to restrict direct democracy
Despite this past week’s thrashing at the polls, Republican lawmakers in Ohio have vowed to try again to pass a measure making it harder to change the state's constitution
2023-08-12 19:56
Exclusive-DeSantis and his backers paid $95,000 to Iowa religious leader’s group, documents show
By Alexandra Ulmer and Joseph Tanfani As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis scrambles to shore up his struggling run
2023-08-12 19:26
Trump and DeSantis woo Iowa Republican voters in separate appearances at state fair
The 2024 Republican presidential race is playing out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, as former President Donald Trump and his top-polling rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, join the crowd of thousands of potential caucus-goers.
2023-08-12 19:19
The Pentagon plans to shake up DC’s National Guard, criticized for its response to protests, Jan. 6
U.S. officials say the Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D
2023-08-12 19:17
Hunter special counsel could weigh on Biden 2024 campaign
By Jarrett Renshaw and Nandita Bose The appointment on Friday of a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden
2023-08-12 18:23
Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble DeSantis' effort to reboot his campaign
By Tim Reid DES MOINES, Iowa Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis hold competing events in
2023-08-12 18:22
Taiwan vice president leaves on sensitive trip to United States
By Fabian Hamacher TAOYUAN, Taiwan (Reuters) -Taiwan Vice President William Lai left on Saturday for a sensitive trip to the
2023-08-12 17:58
Uncertainty looms among Maui residents staying at emergency shelter
Hundreds of displaced residents are taking shelter at a gymnasium in north-central Maui, as devastating wildfires have swept through the island and killed at least 80 people near its western shore.
2023-08-12 17:46