Child welfare advocates filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday asking a judge to force the Biden administration to block imports of cocoa harvested by children in West Africa that can end up in America's most popular chocolate desserts and candies. … [Read more...] about Advocates sue federal government for failing to ban imports of cocoa harvested by children
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Former Georgia official called to grand jury in Atlanta, as Trump probe gathers steam
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan says an Atlanta-based prosecutor called him to testify Tuesday before a grand jury probing former President Donald Trump's actions following his 2020 election loss in the state. … [Read more...] about Former Georgia official called to grand jury in Atlanta, as Trump probe gathers steam
California wildlife officials say new gray wolf pack found in Sequoia National Forest
A new pack of gray wolves has been confirmed at a site in Sequoia National Forest, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials announced on Friday. … [Read more...] about California wildlife officials say new gray wolf pack found in Sequoia National Forest
Death toll from Maui wildfires rises to 67 as survivors begin returning home to assess damage
The death toll in Maui rose to 67 on Friday as officials confirmed another 12 fatalities from a massive blaze that turned large swaths of a centuries-old town into a hellscape of ashen rubble. … [Read more...] about Death toll from Maui wildfires rises to 67 as survivors begin returning home to assess damage
Killing of Ecuador candidate deepens country’s sense of vulnerability to crime
The brazen assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio at a crowded political rally Wednesday night deepened the country's sense of vulnerability to the crime that's spread across the country in recent years. … [Read more...] about Killing of Ecuador candidate deepens country’s sense of vulnerability to crime