How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?

BANGKOK (AP) — Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel were released on Thursday. They were among 31 Thais taken by the militant group, of whom 23 have already been released. Another two have been confirmed dead, and the status of one...

West Virginia couple convicted of forced labor, human trafficking of adopted kids

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia couple accused of neglect and forced labor involving their adopted children was convicted by a jury on Wednesday after eight hours of deliberations. Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Ray Lantz went on trial in mid-January and each faced...

A jury has convicted a West Virginia couple accused of neglect and forced labor involving their adopted children

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A jury has convicted a West Virginia couple accused of neglect and forced labor involving their adopted children.