Liberal comedian pummels piñata after learning Trump gaining with Latino voters

Actor John Leguizamo attacked a piñata in a fit of rage after learning Donald Trump was gaining support among Latino voters. After he mocked an ad from the Trump campaign targeting Latino voters, "The Daily Show" guest host expressed dismay over polls showing he was gaining ground with Latinos. "I …...Read More

Ex-Boy Scout leader, teacher accused of sexually assaulting student for 2 years

A retired teacher of more than four decades is accused of having sexual contact with a young boy, and investigators believe there may be additional victims who could come forward. Keith Steininger, 68, who taught and served as a Boy Scout leader at Pennsylvania boarding school Girard College for 41 …...Read More

Georgia parliament advances controversial 'Russian law' targeting media

Georgia's parliament has passed a law in the first reading requiring media and non-profits to register as being under foreign influence if they receive over 20 percent of their funding from abroad. Critics say the law could hinder Georgia's European Union aspirations, comparing it to Russian legislation targeting dissent. Although …...Read More

Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones 'seduce' adult children with extravagant vacations

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones know what it takes to have their adult children want to spend time with them. Douglas was a guest on the "Today" show on Tuesday, when he revealed that he and Zeta-Jones "seduce" their children, Dylan, 23, and Carys, 20, to spend time with them. …...Read More

Human rights group alleges widespread abuse of suspected ISIS members in Syria

Amnesty International, a human rights group, has reported widespread abuse in Syrian detention facilities holding suspected Islamic State members and their relatives. The human rights group interviewed 126 people accused of Islamic State affiliation currently or formerly detained. The facilities are run by local authorities affiliated with the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led …...Read More

CT's top public defender faces termination over misconduct allegations

Connecticut’s top public defender is fighting to keep her job as an oversight commission considers whether to fire her for alleged misconduct. Allegations against TaShun Bowden-Lewis include creating a hostile work environment and improperly accessing emails. Bowden-Lewis disputed the allegations, saying that an independent investigation report did not find discrimination …...Read More

Hugh Grant settles court case against The Sun's publisher over allegations of unlawful information gathering

Hugh Grant has settled a High Court claim against the publisher of The Sun newspaper over allegations of unlawful information gathering. The actor was suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) alongside Prince Harry for claims which included landline tapping, burglary and "blagging" confidential information about him. His case was one of …...Read More

G7 to meet in Italy, expected to call for sanctions

Group of Seven foreign ministers are meeting on the Italian resort island of Capri, with calls for new sanctions against Iran over its attack against Israel and more aid to Ukraine to fight Russia’s war topping the agenda. Under Italy’s rotating stewardship, the G7 leaders are expected to issue a …...Read More

How suspect in killing of Yvonne Fletcher has never faced prosecution

As PC Yvonne Fletcher lay dying in his arms, her colleague and close friend John Murray made a promise to find those responsible. On the 40th anniversary of her death, the retired police officer is still fighting for justice. This is what you need to know about her murder and …...Read More

East Ayrshire man jailed for six months after dog abandoned in cage had to be put down

A man whose dog had to be put down after he abandoned it inside a cage for several days with "food out of reach and no water" has been jailed for six months. The Scottish SPCA found the animal lying in the container on a blanket soaked in urine and …...Read More