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Judge in Trump election case pauses court deadlines as appeal is heard on presidential immunity
By Eric Tucker And Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press on December 13th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case in Washington will be put on hold while the former president further pursues his claims that he is immune from prosecution, the judge overseeing the case ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed to pause any “further proceedings that would move this case towards trial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hunter Biden defies Republican subpoena in visit to the Capitol, risking contempt of Congress charge
By Farnoush Amiri And Colleen Long, The Associated Press on December 13th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hunter Biden on Wednesday defied a congressional subpoena to appear privately for a deposition before Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings, insisting outside the U.S. Capitol that he will only testify in public. In a rare public statement, the Democratic president’s son slammed a GOP subpoena requesting closed-door ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hunter Biden defies congressional subpoena to appear privately for deposition with GOP investigators
By Farnoush Amiri And Colleen Long, The Associated Press on December 13th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hunter Biden on Wednesday defied a congressional subpoena to appear privately for a deposition before Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings, insisting outside the U.S. Capitol that he will only testify in public. The Democratic president’s son slammed a subpoena requesting closed-door testimony, saying it could be manipulated. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hunter Biden lashes out at GOP investigators and says he’ll only testify in public
By The Associated Press on December 13th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hunter Biden on Wednesday lashed out at GOP investigators who have been digging into his business dealings, insisting outside the U.S. Capitol he will only testify before a Congressional committee in public... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump
By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press on December 13th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear an appeal that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot, including against former President Donald Trump. The justices will review an appellate ruling that revived a charge against three defendants accused of obstruction of an official proceeding. The charge refers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Passengers lodge in military barracks after Amsterdam to Detroit flight is forced to land in Canada
By Beatrice Dupuy And Corey Williams, The Associated Press on December 13th, 2023
DETROIT – Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit spent the night in a military barracks in eastern Canada after the plane was forced to land because of a mechanical issue. The crew diverted the flight Sunday afternoon to Newfoundland and Labrador, WJBK-TV first reported. Passenger Tony Santoro of Troy in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delegates at UN climate talks in Dubai agree to ‘transition away’ from planet-warming fossil fuels
By Seth Borenstein, David Keyton, Jamey Keaten And Sibi Arasu, The Associated Press on December 13th, 2023
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – United Nations climate negotiators directed the world on Wednesday to transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels in a move the talks chief called historic, despite critics worries about loopholes. Within minutes of opening Wednesday’ session, COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber gaveled approval of the central document ““ the global stocktake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delegates have a new, stronger climate proposal at COP28 as nations push for an end to fossil fuels
By Seth Borenstein, Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten And Sibi Arasu, The Associated Press on December 12th, 2023
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A new compromise floated early Wednesday at United Nations COP28 climate talks called for the world to eventually wean itself off planet-warming fossil fuels in a global rallying cry stronger than proposed days earlier but with loopholes that upset critics. The new proposal doesn’t specifically use the language of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New, stronger climate proposal released at COP28, but doesn’t quite call for fossil fuel phase-out
By Seth Borenstein, Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten And Sibi Arasu, The Associated Press on December 12th, 2023
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A somewhat stronger and revamped proposal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use was presented early Wednesday to negotiators at the United Nations climate summit known as COP28, after the conference presidency’s initial document angered many countries by avoiding decisive calls for action on curbing warming. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press on December 12th, 2023
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war. The vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel. The vote in the 193-member world body was 153 in favor, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York’s high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of US House
By Anthony Izaguirre, The Associated Press on December 12th, 2023
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections, giving Democrats a potential advantage in what is expected to be a battleground for control of the U.S. House. The 4-3 decision from the New York Court of Appeals could have major ... Read More »
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