Amal Clooney, the ICC’s shame and the real threat to Israel
When the International Criminal Court needed a top adviser to justify an appalling arrest warrant for Bibi Netanyahu, its members turned to Amal Clooney.
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Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir says he's 'not involved in corrupt practices'
Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said he and his family members were not involved in any "corrupt practices." Last month, Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission said Mahathir was among individuals being investigated over a corruption probe that involved his sons, according to Reuters. Mahathir's sons — Mirzan and Mokhzani — were in January ordered to declare their assets as part of the investigation. "During my time, there was corruption. But I myself was not involved in corrupt practices," Mahathir told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" on Thursday.
Edmonton woman married ISIS fighters, sought weapons training
The Alberta court approved a terrorism peace bond on Wednesday for an Edmonton woman federal prosecutors allege was married to two ISIS fighters and sought military training.
‘Rooftop Ninja’: Woman lives undetected in Michigan store sign for a year
A woman who had been living in a sign of a Michigan grocery store for about a year was captured on police body cam footage telling police it was a “safe spot” for her to live.
Colorado the first state to move forward with attempt to regulate AI’s hidden role in American life
DENVER (AP) — The first attempts to regulate artificial intelligence programs that play a hidden role in hiring, housing and medical decisions for millions of Americans are facing pressure from all sides and floundering in statehouses nationwide.
Diversity jobs at North Carolina public universities may be at risk with upcoming board vote
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s public university system could soon join other major universities in drastically cutting existing diversity programs and jobs if its governing board votes to repeal a nearly five-year-old diversity, equity and inclusion policy on Thursday.
Lawmakers call for further inquiry into Virginia prison that had hypothermia hospitalizations
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A raft of hypothermia hospitalizations and other questionable conditions at a Virginia prison uncovered in a recent report deserve further scrutiny, leading Democratic state lawmakers said this week.
Second flag carried by Jan. 6 rioters displayed outside house owned by Justice Alito, report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A second flag of a type carried by rioters during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was displayed outside a house owned by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, The New York Times reported Wednesday.