Terrified by constant bombings all around her and with food and water running out, American Maha Barakat said Sunday that her desperate attempts to flee Gaza have been met with frustration and confusion. Barakat said U.S. State Department officials have contacted her twice, telling her they are doing all they […]
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Canadian autoworkers ratify new contract with General Motors, leaving only Stellantis without deal
Canadian autoworkers have voted to ratify a three-year contract agreement with General Motors ByThe Associated Press October 15, 2023, 4:11 PM TORONTO — Canadian autoworkers have voted to ratify a three-year contract agreement with General Motors. Members of Unifor, the union representing about 4,300 Canadian workers at three Ontario GM […]
A $1.4 million speeding ticket surprised a Georgia man before officials clarified the situation
A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a placeholder, not the actual fine ByThe Associated Press October 15, 2023, 1:55 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. — A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding […]
A Supreme Court dispute over a $15,000 IRS bill may be aimed at a never-enacted tax on billionaires
WASHINGTON — Charles and Kathleen Moore are about to have their day in the Supreme Court over a $15,000 tax bill they contend is unconstitutional. The couple from Redmond, Washington, claim they had to pay the money because of their investment in an Indian company from which, as Charles Moore, […]
Suspended Miami city commissioner pleads not guilty to money laundering and other charges
MIAMI — A suspended Miami city commissioner who is accused of accepting $245,000 in exchange for voting to approve construction of a sports facility has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges, including bribery and money laundering. Alex Diaz de la Portilla did not appear in court Friday, but his […]
Italian court confirms extradition of a priest wanted for murder, torture in Argentina dictatorship
Italy’s top criminal court has confirmed the extradition of an Italian priest sought by Argentina on charges of murder and torture during its last military dictatorship ByThe Associated Press October 15, 2023, 10:35 AM ROME — Italy’s top criminal court has confirmed the extradition of an Italian priest sought by […]
Russian governor has been reported to police after saying there’s ‘no need’ for the war in Ukraine
A Russian governor has been of “discrediting Russia’s armed forces” after telling residents that the country had “no need” for its war in Ukraine ByThe Associated Press October 15, 2023, 11:14 AM A Russian governor was accused by critics on Sunday of “discrediting Russia’s armed forces” after telling residents in […]
Americans favor continued support for Israel but sour on Biden’s performance: POLL
A plurality of Americans back what the United States is doing to support Israel in the war against the Islamic militant group Hamas and an additional 29% think the country should be doing even more. Still, a majority of the public also disapproves of President Joe Biden’s handling of the […]
Israeli military warns Hezbollah: ‘Watch very closely what is happening to Hamas’
After a Hamas terror attack on Israel, the country launched operations in Gaza. October 15, 2023, 9:20 AM Israel is preparing for a potential multi-front conflict in the region while its military continues operations in Gaza in the wake of Hamas’ terror attack on the country earlier this month, an […]
Water runs out at UN shelters in Gaza
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Water has run out at U.N. shelters across Gaza as thousands packed into the courtyard of the besieged territory’s largest hospital as a refuge of last resort from a looming Israeli ground offensive and overwhelmed doctors struggled to care for patients they fear will die […]