Archives for March 2023

Regional tensions are expected to spiral Monday, as South Korea and the United States kick off their first full-scale spring war games in six years, and North Korea rattles its sabers in protest. … [Read more...] about South Korea less battle-capable than North, top ex-general warns

The Justice Department announced Thursday an indictment of the former CEO of medical device company Stimwave on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of health care fraud. … [Read more...] about Medical company’s former CEO indicted for wire and health care fraud over fake implanted device

The University of Rhode Island has removed a partial Malcolm X quote from the facade of its main library 30 years after members of the school's Black Student Leadership Group and others protested because they said the shortened quote misrepresented the fuller meaning of the civil rights leader's message. … [Read more...] about College removes partial Malcolm X quote that sparked protest

In a sign of a deepening rift among Democrats on energy issues, conservative Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not move forward on President Joe Biden's nominee to oversee oil and gas leasing at the Interior Department. … [Read more...] about In rift with Biden, Manchin vows to block oil, gas nominee

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is seeking to combat a surge in vehicle thefts by going after auto manufacturers, prompting Republicans to accuse him of blaming cars for being stolen. … [Read more...] about Blaming the car? Minnesota AG Ellison targets Kia, Hyundai over rising auto thefts