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Biden Faces Pressure to Strike Iran After US Troops Killed

Biden Faces Pressure to Strike Iran After US Troops Killed

The killing of three U.S. troops by Iran-backed militants is putting pressure on President Joe Biden to take action against Iran.

Snowboarder Stranded 15 Hours Overnight on California Ski Gondola

Snowboarder Stranded 15 Hours Overnight on California Ski Gondola

A snowboarder on a ski resort trip with friends was stranded for 15 hours on a mountainside gondola after it stopped working. She tried to scream for help to workers below, but they couldn't hear her.

Three US Troops Killed, Dozens Injured in Drone Strike Linked to Iran

Three US Troops Killed, Dozens Injured in Drone Strike Linked to Iran

Three U.S. service members were killed and dozens may be wounded after an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S. forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe Biden and U.S. officials said on Sunday.

House Republicans Unveil Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Sec. Mayorkas

House Republicans Unveil Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Sec. Mayorkas

House Republicans have introduced articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, claiming his refusal to comply with immigration laws and his false statements to Congress warrant his removal from office.

UN Agency in Gaza Faces Turmoil and Funding Cuts After Allegations of Staff Involvement in Terror Attacks

UN Agency in Gaza Faces Turmoil and Funding Cuts After Allegations of Staff Involvement in Terror Attacks

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza is facing turmoil after Israel accused some of its staff members of involvement in terror attacks. In response, UNRWA has fired several employees and the US and other countries have paused funding to the organization. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stated that any UN employee involved in acts of terror will be held accountable, but urged countries to continue providing financial assistance to UNRWA to support the two million Gazans who rely on critical aid for daily survival.

International Court of Justice Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza

International Court of Justice Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to implement measures to avert genocide in the Gaza Strip in a wider case brought by South Africa. While the ruling is not enforceable and the legal case is expected to take years, the order carries symbolic significance. This article examines the impact of the ICJ ruling, the pressure it puts on the U.S., and what happens next.

Experts Turley, Painter say Texas on shaky legal ground in border razor-wire fight

Experts Turley, Painter say Texas on shaky legal ground in border razor-wire fight

Texas is battling President Biden in the courts and on the ground over illegal immigration at the southern border.

Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million for Defaming E. Jean Carroll, Jury Decides

Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million for Defaming E. Jean Carroll, Jury Decides

Former President Donald Trump has been ordered by a federal jury to pay $83.3 million in damages for defamatory statements he made denying allegations of sexual assault by writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury deliberated for less than three hours before awarding Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages. Carroll's attorneys argued that the punitive damages should be enough to make Trump stop defaming their client. Trump immediately disagreed with the verdict and vowed to appeal.