Politics

Georgia lawmakers pass bill that would define antisemitism in state law

The proposal seeks to adopt a definition of antisemitism that would help prosecutors identify hate crimes and illegal discrimination targeting Jewish people.

In states with abortion bans, rape exceptions 'fail to provide reasonable access' to survivors, researchers say

By Laura Santhanam

The resulting estimate is likely conservative, according to authors of the research letter published this week in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

Wisconsin Republicans approve bill banning abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy

By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

The proposal now goes to the Republican-controlled state Senate, where it's unclear whether it has enough support to pass. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tweeted after the Assembly vote that he will veto the bill if it reaches him.

How did genocide become a crime and why is South Africa accusing Israel of committing it?

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

In the aftermath of World War II and the murder by Nazi Germany of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust, the world united around the pledge: Never again.

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over fatal plane crash that Moscow says carried Ukrainian POWs

By Associated Press

Russia and Ukraine are trading accusations over the crash of a military transport plane that Moscow said was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war and was shot down by Kyiv's forces.

Trump's 2024 trials: Where they stand and what to expect

By Joshua Barajas, Hannah Grabenstein, Molly Finnegan, Kenichi Serino

The typical politicking that goes along with his reelection bid will overlap with his ongoing – and packed – court calendar.

Turkey formally ratifies Sweden's NATO membership, leaving Hungary as only ally yet to endorse it

By Associated Press

Turkey has published a measure approving Sweden's membership in NATO in its official gazette. That finalizes the ratification, bringing the previously nonaligned country a step closer to joining the military alliance.

WATCH: Yellen delivers remarks in Chicago on U.S. economic growth and investments

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is visiting the Midwest this week to make a case for the Biden administration's economic agenda and offer a reminder about the Trump administration tax cuts, which she says added to the deficit and did little to promote…

U.S. and Iraq plan talks soon to end the U.S.-led military mission formed to fight the Islamic State

By Tara Copp, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press

The announcement comes as U.S. forces in Iraq have been increasingly targeted by Iran-backed militias. But Washington says the time frame for the discussions isn't related to the attacks.

Witness says fatal shooting of American-Palestinian teen in the occupied West Bank was unprovoked

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Israeli police are investigating, with an initial statement citing a weapons discharge by an Israeli soldier, an off-duty law enforcement officer and a civilian targeting people "purportedly engaged" in stone-throwing. Salameh denies they were throwing stones.