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The Onion's bid for Infowars is still in court as judge reviews auction

Dec. 10, 2024 11:56 AM EST

A bankruptcy judge scrutinizing The Onion’s bid for Alex Jones ’ Infowars platform was expected to hear a second day of testimony Tuesday after an auctioneer defended the satirical news outlet’s winning offer. It is not clear how quickly U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez...

A Zambian court rules former leader Lungu can't run for president again in 2026

Dec. 10, 2024 10:36 AM EST

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambia's Constitutional Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that former President Edgar Lungu was barred from contesting the 2026 election because he has already served the maximum two terms. The court ruled that Lungu's period as president of the southern African...

A South Korean court says it has issued an arrest warrant for the former defense minister over imposition of martial law

Dec. 10, 2024 10:14 AM EST
SEOUL (AP) — A South Korean court says it has issued an arrest warrant for the former defense minister over imposition of martial law.

Pakistan's military court indicts a former spy chief for abuse of power

Dec. 10, 2024 09:10 AM EST

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A retired Pakistani army general who served as the spy chief in the government of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been indicted by a military court over charges of indulging in politics, violating the Official Secrets Act and misusing his authority, the military...

What to look for in Supreme Court arguments over environmental regulation of Utah oil railway plan

Dec. 10, 2024 08:44 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposed western railroad expansion aimed at boosting crude oil production in Utah is coming before the Supreme Court Tuesday in a case that could have wider impact on federal environmental regulation. Here's a look at the case, which includes a recusal by one justice and...

Israel's Netanyahu vows to challenge 'absurd' corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial

Dec. 10, 2024 07:26 AM EST

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised defiantly on Tuesday to knock down corruption allegations against him as he began testifying in his long-running trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant. ...

Idaho's strict abortion ban faces scrutiny in federal appeals court hearing

Dec. 10, 2024 00:43 AM EST

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court is expected to hear arguments Tuesday afternoon over whether Idaho should be prohibited from enforcing a strict abortion ban during medical emergencies when a pregnant patient's life or health is at risk. The state law makes it a felony...

New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show

Dec. 10, 2024 00:09 AM EST

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A man suspected in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was arrested and charged with murder Monday after a quick-thinking McDonald’s customer in Pennsylvania recognized him from a surveillance photo and police officers found a gun, mask and writings...

New York prosecutors file murder charge against suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, according to court records

Dec. 09, 2024 22:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors file murder charge against suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, according to court records.

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing began shaking when police asked if he had been in NY recently, court papers say

Dec. 09, 2024 18:48 PM EST
ALTOONA, Penn. (AP) — Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing began shaking when police asked if he had been in NY recently, court papers say.