A woman born to a severely disabled resident of a New York state facility in 1986 has filed a lawsuit saying her mother was raped by an employee whose abuse was covered up by those in charge.
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Tucker Carlson’s scorn for Trump is revealed in court papers
A common theme emerging from court documents is that Fox News executives and hosts doubted the election claims being peddled by then President Trump and his allies, but aired and emphasized them anyway.
Missouri would be only state in country that taxes food but not guns under Republican bill
Missouri Democrats have excoriated the decision to strip out the provision, saying it’s another example of Republicans prioritizing guns over a necessity like groceries.
Biden’s nominee for Labor secretary can expect tough questions from Republicans
Chances are good Julie Su will win the fight, since 51 senators caucus with the Democrats, and Su won Senate confirmation 2 years ago as deputy secretary.
Swiss bankers accused of lax control of Putin friend’s accounts
Four former bankers with the now-shuttered Swiss affiliate of a major Russian bank have gone on trial over allegations that they didn’t properly check accounts opened in the name of a Russian cellist with longtime ties to President Vladimir Putin
Powell says ‘no decision’ on the Fed’s next move on rates
Powell’s more nuanced remarks Wednesday appeared to be an effort to quell any assumption that the Fed has already decided to raise rates more aggressively.
Tyre Nichols’ death spurs Justice Department police review
The review was requested by the city’s mayor and police chief.
January U.S. job openings dip, but still high at 10.8 million
Job openings fell from 11.2 million in December but remained high by historical standards, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Russian forces claim progress in Bakhmut but no end in sight
The battle for Bakhmut has lasted 6 months and reduced the city with a prewar population of more than 70,000 to a smoldering wasteland.
Baby girl born weighing 12 ounces finally heading home
Now she weighs 9 pounds, 5 ounces.