OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law on Tuesday that makes it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, as part of an aggressive push in Republican-led statesacross the country to scale back abortion rights. The bill, which takes effect 90 days […]
White House may extend mask mandate for planes and public transit, Covid czar says
The U.S. government may extend the federal mask mandate for public transportation, including planes, trains, buses, airports and transit hubs, Ashish Jha, the White House's new Covid czar, told NBC's "TODAY" show on Monday. The mandate is set to expire next Monday, April 18. "This is a CDC decision and I think it is absolutely […]
Emergency bid to avert Easter airport chaos
Emergency bid to avert looming Easter airport chaos as backroom staff are mobilised to man desks after warnings delays will get WORSE as millions set off for four-day holiday Border guards are gearing up for ‘significant problems’ ahead of abroad trips Feared that passport queues could last hours due to staff shortages Backroom staff are […]
Austrian chancellor pessimistic about peace talks after meeting Putin
Austrian chancellor says he is ‘rather pessimistic’ about peace talks after becoming first European leader to meet Putin face-to-face following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has become the first European leader to meet Putin in Moscow following his visit to Bucha over the weekend The Chancellor said he was ‘rather pessimistic’ about […]
Russia was behind 2010 plane crash that killed 96, Warsaw panel claims
Russia was behind 2010 plane crash that killed 96 including Polish leader Lech Kaczynski, Warsaw government panel claims Latest report today alleges that the April 2010 crash was caused by intentional detonation of planted explosives The crash killed 96 including Polish leader Lech Kaczynski and his wife Commission head Antoni Macierewicz said deaths were caused […]
Lexi Reed in 'Excruciating Pain' from Rare Side Effect of Her Kidney Failure: 'Not Getting Better'
Lexi Reed/Instagram Lexi Reed Lexi Reed is getting more answers to her health problems, but she's dealing with the "reality" that it's going to take a long time for her to feel better. The weight loss influencer, 31, had to go back to the hospital last week as she continues to deal with stomach and […]
Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard to face off again in U.S. libel trial
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The latest chapter in Hollywood star Johnny Depp's legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard kicks off on Monday as a U.S. defamation trial begins over allegations Heard made about domestic abuse. Depp, 58, has sued Heard for $50 million, saying she defamed him when she penned a 2018 opinion […]
Biden to press Indian Prime Minister Modi not to back Russian oil
Biden to press Indian Prime Minister Modi not to back Russian oil and distance himself from Putin when they hold a virtual White House meeting today President Joe Biden will again press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a harder stance on Russia’s war in the Ukraine in virtual call India has remained neutral […]
Man found guilty of murdering U.K. lawmaker
By Michael Holden and Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -A "fanatical Islamist" inspired by Islamic State was found guilty on Monday of murdering veteran British lawmaker David Amess by knifing him to death in a frenzied attack in a church where he was meeting voters. Ali Harbi Ali, 26, a British citizen and son of a […]
Florida ride operator injured, trapped in ride weeks after boy plummets from Orlando ride
Florida amusement park visitors in shock after seeing teenager fall off ride: ‘Did you check him?’ Florida amusement park visitors were in shock after seeing a teenage boy die after falling off of one of the park’s rides. A Florida ride operator was injured after getting caught in a ride at the Clay County Fair, […]