Archives for August 2022

The Unification Church spoke out Wednesday against what it called "biased news coverage" in Japan in the wake of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination, asserting that "abusive" reporting over the past month has included "hate speech" and "encourages religious discrimination." … [Read more...] about Unification Church pushes back against 'abusive' media reports in wake of Shinzo Abe assassination

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee demanded Wednesday that the head of the National Archives and Records Administration explain any role her agency played in the FBI's raid of former President Donald Trump's home earlier this week. … [Read more...] about Oversight Republicans demand National Archives head explain agency's role in Trump raid

Authorities in Northern California released a frame from surveillance video showing a missing 16-year-old at a store before she disappeared over the weekend and asked Wednesday for anyone with information to contact officials, saying they are not getting new leads. … [Read more...] about Authorities ask for help finding missing California teen

Joe Arpaio, the 90-year-old former Arizona sheriff who was a once powerful figure in Republican politics but was ousted nearly six years ago amid frustration over his headline-grabbing tactics and legal troubles, was defeated Wednesday in a race for mayor of the affluent suburb where he has lived for more than two decades. … [Read more...] about Joe Arpaio loses 3rd comeback bid in mayoral race