At least 773 people were killed in eastern Congo's largest city of Goma and its vicinity this week amid fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels who captured the city in a major escalation of a decadelong conflict, Congolese authorities said Saturday. The rebels' advance into other areas was slowed by a weakened military that recovered some villages from them. … [Read more...] about Congo says 773 dead in weeklong fighting as military tries to repel Rwanda-backed rebels
L.A. cops seek man accused of stabbing woman from behind
The Los Angeles Police Department is looking for a man they say stabbed a woman from behind before fleeing to an L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority rail station. … [Read more...] about L.A. cops seek man accused of stabbing woman from behind
3 more massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct, report says
Three additional massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct, the Baltimore Banner reported Saturday. … [Read more...] about 3 more massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct, report says
George Mason to lift punishment, pay damages to students who opposed tampons in men’s rooms
George Mason University has agreed to pay $15,000 in damages and attorneys' fees to two female students who were disciplined for raising objections to stocking tampons in men's restrooms. … [Read more...] about George Mason to lift punishment, pay damages to students who opposed tampons in men’s rooms
Trump follows through with trade war threats, slaps tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
President Trump on Saturday ordered tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, making good on his threats to punish the U.S. trade partners. … [Read more...] about Trump follows through with trade war threats, slaps tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China