A New York judge on Thursday dismissed two jurors who'd been sworn to sit on former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, underscoring the difficulty of selecting a panel for one of the most high-profile trials in American history. … [Read more...] about Trump jury shrinking as trial hits snags
Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interference
The leaders of Belgium and the Czech Republic are warning their European Union partners to take urgent action to prevent Russian interference in June's Europe-wide elections, after the two countries' intelligence services uncovered evidence of attempts to bribe EU lawmakers. … [Read more...] about Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interference
25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting
Hours after she escaped the Columbine High School shooting, 14-year-old Missy Mendo slept between her parents in bed, still wearing the shoes she had on when she fled her math class. She wanted to be ready to run. … [Read more...] about 25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting
Lawyers for Larry Nassar assault survivors reach $100 million deal with Justice Department
The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar, a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Lawyers for Larry Nassar assault survivors reach $100 million deal with Justice Department
Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path to bring a proposed repeal of the state's near-total ban on abortions to a vote after the state's highest court concluded the law can be enforced and the state House blocked efforts to undo the long-dormant statute. … [Read more...] about Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote