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In new gun law, a quiet breakthrough for victims of abuse
In new gun law, a quiet breakthrough for victims of abuse

Lawmakers crafted a major bipartisan law on gun violence. The measure, signed by President Joe Biden, was part of a response to a string of shootings over the summer, including the slaying of 19 children at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The package included tougher background checks for the youngest gun buyers and help for states to put in place “red flag” laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people adjudged dangerous. More

September 6, 2022

Ex-reporter jailed for 22 years in Russia on treason charges
Ex-reporter jailed for 22 years in Russia on treason charges

Ivan Safronov, a former journalist was convicted of treason and handed a 22-year prison sentence after a trial that has been widely seen as politically motivated and marked a new step in a sweeping crackdown on the media and Kremlin critics. More

September 6, 2022

Judge declines to overturn Elizabeth Holmes guilty verdict
Judge declines to overturn Elizabeth Holmes guilty verdict

A federal judge tentatively declined to overturn the jury conviction of disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes on four felony counts of fraud and conspiracy. Holmes, 38, faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, plus restitution. More

September 1, 2022

Judge: Jury can see swastikas school shooter drew in class
Judge: Jury can see swastikas school shooter drew in class

In a failed attempt to bar the admission into evidence several swastikas Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz drew on assignments, his attorneys made an unusual argument Thursday at his penalty trial: he was an equal opportunity killer who shot his victims without regard to race or religion. More

September 1, 2022

Police: 1 killed, 2 hurt in apparent stabbing at high school
Police: 1 killed, 2 hurt in apparent stabbing at high school

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America One person was killed and two were injured Thursday in an apparent stabbing on the fourth day of class at an eastern North Carolina high school, police said. Jacksonville Police Chief Mike Yaniero told reporters at a news conference that two minors were taken to Naval Medical Center […] More

September 1, 2022