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Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC?

Top ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s announcement — coming after weeks of rumors that warrants may be imminent — stunned many legal observers of the court.

It’s easy, it’s everywhere: the simple solution improving mental health around the globe

Daisy Greenwell reports on the remarkably simple solution that is saving lives around the globe by improving mental health.

How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II

Palestinians in Gaza have begun receiving humanitarian aid delivered through a newly completed floating pier off the coast of the besieged territory.

Hunter Biden Reveals Why He’s Punching Back at Fox News

Hunter is threatening to sue Fox for allegedly conspiring with Trump allies and pro-Russia foreign nationals to defame him.

Pennsylvania bill could prevent schools from barring homeless students

State law allows school districts to lock homeless children out of class during residency disputes. That may soon change.

The State Department Says Israel Isn’t Blocking Aid. Videos Show the Opposite.

From targeting humanitarian vehicles to standing by as mobs attack trucks, Israel is blocking aid from reaching Gaza.

Health Care Workers in Gaza Evacuated, but 3 Americans Refuse to Leave

Remaining health care workers in Gaza won’t go until Israel stops blocking entry of new medical personnel.

An Israeli Company Is Hawking Its Self-Launching Drone System to U.S. Police Departments

A Louisiana sheriff’s department has been testing the drone system, which is already used by the Israeli police and many settlements.

‘The restrictions are unbelievable’: States target voter registration drives

Since the 2020 election, at least six states have passed legislation cracking down on voter registration drives.

Racial disparities in drowning deaths persist, research shows

This explainer includes info on fatal drowning trends over the past two decades; recent reports on disparities in fatal drowning rates.

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau is Constitutional, After All

In a blow to the conservative legal movement, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau is not, in fact, an unconstitutional abomination.

Amarillo Texas Travel Ban: Amarillo City Council Vote

After successful Texas travel ban voter petition, the council has been reluctant to approve the ban.

Federal Law Shields Gun Stores—Even When a Good Cop in Chicago is Killed

Absent from the public discussion about the cop’s murder was the name of the retail shop where the gun used to kill French was purchased.

Listen: New Doctors Avoid Abortion Ban States

Medical school graduates across specialties are shying away from applying for residency training in states with abortion bans or significant restrictions, according to a new...

The price of rebuilding Ukraine goes up each day − but shirking the bill will cost even more

Reactions to the US$61 billion spending package, signed into law by President Joe Biden on April 24, 2024, have ranged from applause to indignation.

Letter to Republican Voters—please read it

Dear Republican voters, I hope you will take the time to read this letter with an open mind. I want your eyes to be open...

First Baby Came With Medical Debt, Can’t Afford Another

One Illinois couple was saddled with medical debt after the birth of their first child and can't afford to have another baby.

Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans?

Israel entered Rafah, a city that marks Gaza’s southern border crossing with Egypt, on May 7, 2024, launching a military offensive that the U.S. and...

Children Are Our Future: Parents in D.C. to Lobby Lawmakers

Parents and children gathered outside the Capitol Tuesday to “make a fuss for babies,” who they believe are being left behind by lawmakers.

The Right is Killing LGBTQ+ Youth

The hated and fear of the LGBTQ+ community being drummed up by the Right is harming our young people.