Kavanaugh accuser to testify Thursday in Senate: lawyers
California professor Christine Blasey Ford has agreed to testify on Thursday morning before a U.S. Senate panel about her sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, her lawyers said on Sunday.
Cosby sentencing is new milestone for #MeToo movement
When a grainy video of standup comedian Hannibal Buress making a joke about Bill Cosby’s rape allegations on an October night in 2014 went viral, the rallying cry of #MeToo was years away.
Danger remains even as flood waters recede in Hurricane Florence’s aftermath
Rivers and waterways in North and South Carolina were expected to crest on Sunday and remain at dangerous flood levels for days, the U.S. National Weather Service warned more than a week after the arrival of Hurricane Florence, which has killed at leas…
Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude strikes off Guam: USGS
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the U.S. territory of Guam on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh’s accuser tentatively agrees to testify on Thursday: media
A woman who has accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault has tentatively agreed to testify before a Senate panel on Thursday, according to media reports.
Trump lawyer Giuliani says Iran’s government will be overthrown
President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Saturday said that U.S. sanctions on Iran are leading to economic pain that could lead to a “successful revolution,” contrasting with administration comments that government change in Tehran is …
Not all in the family – Arizona lawmaker’s siblings back opponent
If there is a gathering of Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar’s family this holiday season, there should be plenty to talk about after six of the Republican’s nine siblings endorsed his Democratic opponent.
Trump administration moves to restrict immigrants who use public benefits
The Trump administration on Saturday said it would propose making it harder for foreigners to come to the United States or remain there if they have received or are likely to receive public benefits such as food aid, public housing or Medicaid.
Carolina communities race to beat dangerous flooding from Florence
Communities in North and South Carolina along waterways to the Atlantic coast faced rising floods on Saturday more than a week after the arrival of Hurricane Florence, which has killed at least 40 people.
Accuser of Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh agrees to testify to Senate committee
A woman who has accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault has agreed to testify before a Senate panel next week but details of her appearance have not been finalized, her lawyers said on Saturday.
