Ecuador votes in historic referendum on oil extraction in the Amazon
The people of Ecuador are heading to the polls -- but they're voting for more than just a new president. For the first time in history, the people will decide the fate of oil extraction in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
2023-08-20 23:23
Who is Irma Daniels' husband? Widower identifies son as suspect in New Jersey realtor's murder
Irma Daniels was allegedly bludgeoned to death by a baseball bat by her stepson, John Daniels Jr
2023-08-20 19:57
Florida man arrested after selling $20 million worth of non-existent N95 masks on August 16
Esmeraldo Enrique attempted to sell N95 masks that he never had at the peak of the pandemic in July 2020
2023-08-20 17:58
Are forced-reset triggers illegal machine guns? ATF and gun rights advocates at odds in court fights
Another rapid-fire gun device that is worrying federal government officials is being put to the test in lawsuits in New York City and Texas
2023-08-20 13:00
Tanker believed to hold sanctioned Iran oil begins to be offloaded near Texas despite Tehran threats
An American-owned oil tanker long suspected of carrying sanctioned Iranian crude oil has begun offloading its cargo near Texas
2023-08-20 11:49
Japan's Kishida to visit Fukushima plant to highlight safety before start of treated water release
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make a brief visit to the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on Sunday to highlight the safety of an impending release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a divisive plan that his government wants to start soon despite protests at home and abroad
2023-08-20 09:24
Would a Texas law take away workers' water breaks? A closer look at House Bill 2127
Opponents of a sweeping Texas bill blocking local governments from enforcing their laws say it would deprive workers of water breaks during a historic heat wave, among other dangers
2023-08-19 22:54
A raid on a Kansas newspaper likely broke the law, experts say. But which one?
Experts say a central Kansas police chief was on legally shaky ground when he ordered the raid of a weekly newspaper
2023-08-19 22:52
Thousands more Mauritanians are making their way to the US, thanks to a route spread on social media
Thousands of migrants from the West African country of Mauritania have arrived in the U.S. in recent months, following a new route taking them to Nicaragua and up through the southern border
2023-08-19 20:56
Who is Daniela Rendon? Influencer sent to prison for 3 years after using PPP cash to buy Bentley and condo
Rendon reportedly obtained $381,000 through the PPP program but misued the funds to acquire a new Bentley and a luxury apartment
2023-08-19 15:23
In rural Zimbabwe, a group of grandmothers counters alleged election intimidation, bias on WhatsApp
Ahead of national elections next week, some people in Zimbabwe's rural areas say they are facing intimidation from supporters of the long-ruling ZANU-PF party and a biased state-run media that restricts their options
2023-08-19 14:21
Jake Paul criticizes Dana White for massive pay gap among UFC fighters: ‘I just want him to pay fighters more'
Jake Paul said, 'You know, now that the company is making billions of dollars a year, and the fighters are only getting 15 percent of it'
2023-08-19 13:58