Two men convicted in killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay
Two men were convicted of murder Tuesday in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, a brazen 2002 shooting in the rap legend’s studio. An anonymous Brooklyn federal jury …
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Assange went ‘way beyond’ journalism, U.S. says at his last-ditch extradition appeal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should face espionage charges in the United States because he put innocent lives at risk and went beyond journalism in his bid to solicit, steal and …
Donald Trump’s 1st criminal trial confirmed for next month in New York
Donald Trump’s trial on charges he falsified business records to hide secret payments to three individuals ahead of the 2016 election campaign will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection …
‘Daunting consequence’: Supreme Court chief justice on removing Trump from Colorado ballot
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Thursday appeared skeptical toward a judicial decision kicking former president Donald Trump off the ballot in Colorado for participating in an insurrection during the 2021 …
U.S. federal court panel rejects Trump argument he’s immune from 2020 election prosecution
A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting the former U.S. president’s …
Gaza aid ‘at risk’ as countries pause UN agency funding after allegations staff were involved in Oct. 7 attack
A pause in funding to a critical United Nations agency is raising concerns that humanitarian aid in Gaza is at further risk. Canada and the U.S. paused funding to the …
UN relief agency investigating staff possibly involved in Oct. 7 Israel attacks
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Friday it had opened an investigation into several employees suspected of involvement in the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel by …
Kenyan cult leader faces 191 murder charges in child mass starvation deaths
A Kenyan judge on Wednesday ordered cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 30 associates to undergo mental health evaluations before being charged with the murder of 191 children whose bodies have …
Why Trump is facing a 2nd civil defamation case filed by E. Jean Carroll
Donald Trump’s dual reality of campaign victories and courtroom battles in 2024 has officially begun, given his win on Monday in the Iowa caucus. Jury selection begins Tuesday in a …
Democracy to be put to the test in host of 2024 elections — headlined by U.S.
Dozens of elections are scheduled to take place across the globe this year, with more possible, including in seven of the world’s 10 most populous countries, such as India, Russia, Mexico …