Regulations Needed for Social Media to Combat Misinformation, Report Says
The report calls for a national strategy to confront misinformation and urges lawmakers to create laws to make social media more transparent and accountable.
Legislator Censured for Naming Woman Who Claims She Was Raped by Legislator
"I would not have done anything differently. I think my intent was pure," Idaho state Representative Priscilla Giddings said.
Former Coal Mine Safety Director Testifies He Cheated Dust Readings
The director said he skirted the rules by moving the pumps in cleaner parts of the mine to lower the dust readings.
Judge Opposed to Death Penalty Now in Middle of Ethics Trial
"Judge Todd abandoned her judicial role to become an advocate," commission attorney Elizabeth Bern told the nine-judge panel in opening arguments.
NJ Proposes Renewed Bill for Millions in Breaks to Atlantic City Casinos
The latest version of the bill will exempt internet gambling and online sports betting revenue from the tax calculations.
Judge Denies Mistrial After Ahmaud Arbery's Mom Cries Next to Jesse Jackson
"The court is not going to single out any particular individual or group of individuals as not being allowed into his courtroom," the judge said.
Taxi Driver Lauded for Diverting Bomb Explosion in Cab Outside Hospital
"The taxi driver, in his heroic efforts, has managed to divert what could have been an absolutely awful disaster at the hospital," the Liverpool mayor told BBC.
Japan Seeks OK to Release 1,000 Tanks of Treated Radioactive Water in Ocean
The release could begin in Spring 2023, but the plan is facing fierce opposition from fishermen, local residents, and China and South Korea.
160K Active-Duty U.S. Military Members, Families Are Food Insecure, Report
"We're the mightiest military on the face of the Earth and yet those who are on the lower rung of our military ranks are...hungry," Sen. Tammy Duckworth said.
China Confines 1,500 University Students to Dorms After COVID Outbreak
On Monday, the National Health Commission announced 32 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, 25 of them in the northeastern city of Dalian.
Google Building New Data Centers in Drought-Stricken Town
A single data center can use millions of gallons of water per day in order to keep hot-running equipment cool.
GOP-Led House Launches Impeachment Probe of South Dakota AG
Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg struck and killed a pedestrian, but said he did not realize he killed the man until he returned to the scene the next day.
Unvaccinated Mich. Workers Must Wear Masks to Jobs Under State Guidelines
State employers can give workers the choice to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing, with mask wearing for the unvaccinated starting December 5.
Man Convicted of Kids' Murders May Have Sentenced Repealed Over Photographs
Jone's lawyers say the photos of the dead children prove his innocence by insanity and are calling for his sentence to be repealed.
Once Dominant General Electric to Split Into Three Public Companies
Breaking up the conglomerate could urge other multi-industry companies to "demerge" in the future, say industry experts.
SCOTUS to Hear Religious Freedom Case That Delayed Execution of Inmates
The court will rule if inmates on death row are allowed to have spiritual advisers pray with them and lay a hand on them during their execution.
Nick Kristof Raises Over $1M for Governor Race, Angelina Jolie Among Donors
The Angelina Jolie Family Trust has donated $10,000 to the Pulitzer Prize winner's gubernatorial campaign.
Florida Cops Won't Be Charged in Death of 16-Year-Old, Names Withheld
The officers responded to a call of a person pointing a gun at passing cars, who turned out to be 16-year-old Alexander King with an airsoft rifle.
Poland Closes Border Checkpoint as Tensions With Belarus Escalate
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has encouraged migrants to illegally enter bordering European Union nations.
NBA Champion Bucks Visit Biden's White House, Ending Trump-Era Drought
President Joe Biden welcomed the champions into the White House, the first team in nearly five years.
Railroads Offer Employees $300 to Get Vaccinated as Sides Argue Mandate
BNSF railroad filed a lawsuit Sunday against its major unions, joining Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific, both of which filed suits last month.
Oscar Pistorius Must Meet With Victim's Parents to Be Considered for Parole
The South African Olympian fatally shot his girlfriend, Reva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day 2013 and was convicted of murder in 2015.
Woman Avoids Death Sentence for Murder After Partner Sentenced to Die
Bailey Boswell, 27, was convicted in October of 2020 of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and improper disposal of human remains.
White Supremacist Who Massacred Mosques Says He Pleaded Guilty Under Duress
Brenton Tarrant pleaded guilty to all charges, including 51 counts of murder, for opening fire in two mosques in New Zealand on March 15, 2019.
Families Want Court to Define Russia's 'Despicable' Role in Downed Flight
"Years of disinformation, alternative theories, denials, distortions and refusal to face responsibility....That is the Russian Federation," Piet Ploeg said.
Athlete Welfare, Governing Power to Schools Among NCAA Restructuring Goals
The new constitution is the first phase of transforming the NCAA to give more power to schools and conferences, instead of the Indianapolis-based association.
Schools Urged by White House to Set up COVID Vaccine Clinics for Students
The Food and Drug Administration says the shots are safe and proven to be almost 91 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 in a study of 2,268 children.
Barack Obama 'Wasn't Real Happy' When Donald Trump Left Paris Accords
"When it comes to climate, time really is running out... we are nowhere near where we need to be," Obama said.
Food Banks Expand Across U.S. as Need Remains Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Feeding America's food banks provided a record amount of 6.6 billion meals between July of 2020 and June of 2021, up from 5.2 billion the previous year.
Astronomers Say More Diversity Needed as Men Greatly Outnumber Women
The report also urged NASA to treat harassment and discrimination "as forms of scientific misconduct."