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Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis
The soldiers' retreat was followed by the arrest of army chief Gen. Juan José Zúñiga, after the attorney general opened an investigation.
Driver charged over flipping off state trooper settles suit for $175K
Vermont has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was charged with a crime for giving a state trooper the middle finger in...
Coup attempt feared in Bolivia as troops pour into the streets
Armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in an apparent coup attempt against President Luis Arce, but he vowed to stand firm and named a new army...
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard arrested over alleged bets on UK election date
One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s police bodyguards has been arrested over alleged bets on the date of Britain’s national election made before it was announced, authorities said Wednesday.
More officials issue 'imminent terrorist attack' warnings
Another member of Congress has warned a terrorist attack is imminent. This latest warning comes after a former CIA director argued that similar warning signs exist today that did just...
'Super mayor' Tiffany Henyard faces yet another lawsuit amid ongoing federal investigations
Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard was served with another lawsuit on Thursday after a former employee claimed he was wrongfully terminated.
NJ Democratic power broker accused of leading criminal enterprise to score waterfront property, tax credits
New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross was indicted Monday by his state’s attorney general for allegedly leading a 12-year criminal enterprise to obtain lucrative land rights and millions of...
Dr. Anthony Fauci brags about turning down $7 million-per-year private sector job
Fauci, 83, retired from his NIAID post in 2022 as the highest-paid government employee.
Legal cannabis industry seeks government help dealing with red tape
The marijuana industry is thriving. At the same time, states from California to Massachusetts have decided the industry needs to be subsidized.
Israeli divestment ban proposed in Pennsylvania
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Pennsylvania want to protect the state’s Israeli financial holdings despite mounting public pressure to cut ties amid the ongoing war with Hamas.
Two ex-FBI officials who traded anti-Trump texts close to settlement over alleged privacy violations
The tentative deal was disclosed in a brief court filing Tuesday that did not reveal any of the terms.
Terminal breast cancer patient euthanized on beach after she reveals her final day: 'Exactly what she wanted'
"I feel I've been given this massive gift. I feel privileged," she said. "How many people get a chance to do that when they pass away?"
'Bionic' lawmaker returns to standing ovation at work after losing his hands and feet to sepsis
Mackinlay, 57, said he wants to be known as “the bionic MP.”
Watchdog agency beefs up Hatch Act to clamp down on political activity by White House officials
The Office of Special Counsel, which is tasked with enforcing the Hatch Act, moved to close a "loophole" in which the president had the prerogative to pursue or ignore infractions.
City Council's latest power grab is a fight Mayor Adams must win
In an outrageous bid to grab more power — but not an ounce of added accountability — City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and her lefty allies are seeking a council...
Slovakian PM in life-threatening condition after he's shot during government meeting
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event Wednesday afternoon, according to his Facebook profile.
DOJ ready to reclassify pot but critics decry Biden election-year move: 'It will not stop arrests'
Pot is set to be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, easing research into its medicinal qualities and opening the door to lawful prescriptions...
Spanish prime minister says he’ll continue in office after days of reflection
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Monday he will continue in office “even with more strength” after days of reflection.
Do Americans support the government’s TikTok ban?
The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research, found that only 23% of all those polled are against it, while 31% have no real opinion on the matter.
Haiti transitional government takes power as gangs hold capital 'hostage'
Henry's finance minister, Michel Patrick Boisvert, will be interim prime minister until the transition council appoints a new head of government, a cabinet and a provisional electoral council set to...