Archives for December 2022

Members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's hand-picked Human Rights Council were warned not to upset him with "thorny" questions about Moscow's faltering war in Ukraine when they met Wednesday, the English-language Moscow Times newspaper reported. … [Read more...] about Russia's Human Rights Council warned not to upset Putin with questions about Ukraine war

President Biden brokered a prisoner exchange with Russia to secure the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday, but the deal was criticized because it didn't include Marine veteran Paul Whelan, who is detained in a Russian prison with no clear timetable for release. … [Read more...] about 'Celebrity culture won': Critics slam Biden for leaving behind Paul Whelan in prisoner swap

America's big tobacco companies will now be required to produce and display signage in stores explaining the risks of smoking, the Justice Department announced Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Big tobacco brands must display signs in stores explaining risks of smoking, per Justice Department

A Department of Justice inspector general investigation determined that a series of staff failures, bureaucratic mishaps and confusing policies contributed to the 2018 killing of Boston-area gangster James "Whitey" Bulger at a prison in West Virginia. … [Read more...] about Whitey Bulger's in-custody death was facilitated by prison system's failures, DOJ IG report finds

The House on Thursday gave final approval to legislation to enshrine into federal law same-sex marriage rights, which included some religious liberty protections that helped win support from conservatives. … [Read more...] about Biden poised to sign gay-marriage bill, conservatives balk at lack of religious liberty protection