Nov 01 Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump will testify at New York civil fraud trial that threatens the family’s empire By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Their testimony kicks off a blockbuster stretch as the trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit enters its second month. Continue reading
Nov 01 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on trademark rights in ‘Trump too small’ case By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court signaled Wednesday that it would rule against a man who wants to trademark the suggestive phrase “Trump too small.”… Continue reading
Oct 31 UN human rights official is alarmed by sprawling gang violence in Haiti By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press The United Nations expert on human rights in Haiti says he is alarmed by the rapid spread of gang violence and the bleak future awaiting children in the embattled country. Continue reading
Oct 31 A record 6.9 million people have been displaced in Congo’s growing conflict, the U.N. says By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Associated Press The region has long been overrun by dozens of armed groups seeking a share of the region's gold and other resources. Now outside multinational forces deployed to help stop the violence are under pressure to leave as frustration grows. Continue reading
Oct 31 Missouri appeals court rules against ballot summary language that described ‘dangerous’ abortions By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press The Western District Court of Appeals on Tuesday largely upheld descriptions of the constitutional amendments that were rewritten by a lower court judge to be more impartial. Continue reading
Oct 31 Trump’s relationship with far-right groups under scrutiny during Colorado ‘insurrection’ trial By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The plaintiffs on Tuesday called an extremism expert who testified that Trump has a close relationship with far-right extremists and that they clearly interpreted his calls to protest the certification of Biden's win on Jan. 6, 2021, as a call… Continue reading
Oct 31 Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Israel By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas. Lew was a treasury secretary under President Barack Obama. Continue reading
Oct 31 Wisconsin’s Democratic governor sues Republican Legislature over blocking basic functions By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Evers us suing the Republican-controlled Legislature, arguing that it is obstructing basic government functions, including signing off on pay raises for university employees that were previously approved. Continue reading
Oct 31 India-led alliance set to fund solar projects in Africa in a boost to the renewable energy transition By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press An alliance of nations that push for more solar power worldwide are set to announce nearly $35 million for projects such as mini grids and rooftop installations, mainly in Africa, according to the group's director general. Continue reading
Oct 31 In Kenya, King Charles III plans to acknowledge ‘painful aspects’ of Britain’s colonial past By Evelyne Musambi, Emmanuel Igunza, Associated Press Buckingham Palace says he will acknowledge the "painful aspects" of Britain and Kenya's shared history while underscoring his commitment to an organization that's been central to the U.K.'s global power since World War II. Continue reading