Sep 06 India Prime Minister Narendra Modi uses the G20 summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press The Indian government has seized upon its role as host of this year's G20 summit and mounted an advertising blitz that stresses India's growing clout under Modi. The message it puts out is clear: Modi is winning respect for India… Continue reading
Sep 06 Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide By Associated Press The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States. Mexico City was the first Mexican jurisdiction to decriminalize abortion 15 years ago. Continue reading
Sep 06 Federal prosecutors seeking new indictment for Hunter Biden by end of September By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The exact charges the president's son would face were not immediately clear, but he has been under investigation in Delaware on gun and tax charges. Continue reading
Sep 06 Truth Social gets a lifeline after deadline for a big cash infusion is extended for a year By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Donald's Trump's Truth Social got a lifeline this week after a blank-check company that could infuse the social media platform with cash agreed to extend a critical deadline for a year. Continue reading
Sep 06 Texas Attorney General Paxton's former aide who reported him to FBI is first key witness in impeachment trial By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is again staying away from his impeachment trial that could result in his removal from office over allegations of corruption. Continue reading
Sep 06 U.S. imposes sanctions on Sudanese paramilitary leader for human rights abuses in monthslong conflict By Associated Press The United States has imposed sanctions on Sudanese paramilitary commander Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo for acts of violence and human rights abuses committed by his troops in their monthslong conflict with Sudan's army. Continue reading
Sep 06 E. Jean Carroll scores another victory after winning a sex abuse and defamation lawsuit against Trump By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Four months after a civil trial jury found Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, a federal judge has ruled still more of the ex-president's comments about her were libelous. Continue reading
Sep 06 Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week, UAW chief says By Tom Krisher, Associated Press A strike against all three major automakers — General Motors, Stellantis and Ford — could cause damage not only to the industry as a whole but also to the Midwest economy, and could lead eventually to higher vehicle prices. Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks after West Coast port workers ratify new labor contract By News Desk and Associated Press Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: “I’m proud to be the most pro-union president in American… Continue reading
Sep 06 Colorado lawsuit contends Constitution's 'insurrection' clause bars Trump from running again for president By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The lawsuit, citing the 14th Amendment, is likely the initial step in a legal challenge that seems destined for the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading