US advances $6.88 billion grant for key New York tunnel project
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration advanced a key $6.88 billion grant to help build a long-delayed new
2023-07-07 03:58
Thief breaks into California wine shop through its roof and steals rare, expensive bottles, store says
Police in Southern California are investigating a theft at a high-end wine shop where, according to the store, a burglar drilled a hole into its roof, descended via rope and stole around 600 bottles of wine and liquor worth over $500,000.
2023-07-06 12:59
Man accused of raping and impregnating child in Ohio is sentenced to life in prison after guilty plea
A man accused of impregnating an Ohio child -- a girl who then went to Indiana for an abortion in a case that became a flashpoint in debates about post-Roe v. Wade abortion rights -- was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to rape, according to court documents.
2023-07-06 09:48
Iowa GOP governor calls special session with 'sole purpose' of passing abortion restrictions
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that she will convene a special legislative session next week for the sole task of passing abortion restrictions.
2023-07-06 07:24
Man pleads guilty to raping Ohio child who sought abortion in neighboring Indiana
By Sharon Bernstein The man charged with raping and impregnating a 9-year-old Ohio girl who traveled to neighboring
2023-07-06 05:53
Iowa's Republican governor calls a special legislative session to revive abortion restrictions
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has called a special legislative session so lawmakers can enact new abortion restrictions
2023-07-06 03:59
Ohio man guilty of raping a 9-year-old who traveled for legal abortion gets life sentence
A man accused of raping and impregnating a 9-year-old Ohio girl, who had to travel out of state for an abortion, has pleaded guilty to two counts of rape
2023-07-06 03:29
Indiana abortions drop sharply ahead of state ban possibly taking effect, state reports show
The number of abortions being performed in Indiana has dropped steeply even before a court ruling that has a Republican-backed abortion ban set to potentially take effect in the coming weeks
2023-07-06 03:24
UN: Millions left with no aid as West Africa suffers worst hunger crisis in 10 years
The United Nations food agency says millions of hungry people in West Africa are left without aid because it is struggling with limited funding to respond to the region's worst hunger crisis in 10 years
2023-07-06 01:20
Ohio abortion rights backers submit nearly double needed signatures for fall ballot measure
Groups hoping to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio’s constitution have delivered nearly double the number of signatures needed to place an amendment on the fall statewide ballot
2023-07-06 00:18
Scotland marks coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla
By Phil Noble EDINBURGH (Reuters) -Scotland marks the coronation of King Charles and his wife Camilla on Wednesday with a
2023-07-05 21:15
Joey Chestnut shakes off rain delay and defends title at Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog contest
Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest
2023-07-05 06:58