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Prosecutors Balk At Avenatti's 7th Sentencing Delay Request
Prosecutors did not find Michael Avenattis seventh request to delay sentencing a charm, saying Tuesday that the once high profile California lawyer should be forced to hear his punishment next week for trying to extort Nike for up to $25 million.
US Gives More Asylum-seekers Waiting In Mexico Another Shot
Thousands of asylumseekers whose claims were dismissed or denied under a Trump administration policy that forced them to wait in Mexico for their court hearings will be allowed to return for another chance at humanitarian protection, the Homeland Security...
Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening Candidates Biden, Harris
A Maryland man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to threatening nowPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris before last years election.
Gunmen Kill 11 Police Officers In Burkina Faso; 4 Missing
Gunmen have ambushed a group of police officers in Burkina Faso, killing at least 11 of them in the deadliest attack of its kind yet in this West African country where extremist violence is escalating.
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Sue To Return Georgia Monument
The Sons of Confederate Veterans group has sued to return a 30foothigh (9meter) obelisk to a site in front of a Georgia courthouse.
Belgium Beat Finland 2-0 To Secure Third Win
Belgium beat Finland 20 on Monday to finish top of Euro 2020 Group B and leave the Finns third in the standings with only a slim chance of making the last 16.
Biden White House Launches Public Push For Child Tax Credit
The White House sought Monday to raise awareness of the federal government's new expanded child tax credit, which will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.
Motor Racing-Palou Wins At Road American As F1 Team Mates Reunite
Alex Palou pounced on a late restart when leader Josef Newgarden suffered engine trouble to win the IndyCar Grand Prix Road America on Sunday while former Haas Formula One team mates Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean reunited on the starting grid.
South African 'Diamond Rush' Unearths Only Quartz Crystals, Officials Say
People from across South Africa travelled to KwaHlathi in the country's eastern KwaZulu-Natal province where villagers had been digging since June 12 after a herder discovered the first stone in an open field and put out the word.
'Islamic System' Only Way to Afghan Peace, Women's Rights, Says Taliban
"A genuine Islamic system is the best mean for the solution of all issues of the Afghans," Baradar said
Angry Florida Man Pulls Gun on Police Chief's Daughter Over No Cream Cheese with Bagel
Police said the man became angry at a Starbucks drive-thru when they messed up his order earlier this week. He returned to the window, screaming at the employee.
Iran's Presidential Election Ends, Results Expected Today
The supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, cast the first vote in Tehran and then urged Iran's nearly 60 million eligible voters to follow suit
Consortium, Loan Announced For Fargo Flood Project
A $2.75 billion project aimed at protecting Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota, from chronic flooding gained ground Friday with the acceptance of a massive federal loan and the pick of a international consortium to build a key piece.
Kentucky Judge Blocks Parole Board Rule On New Hearings
A Kentucky judge has temporarily blocked a new parole board policy that would give dozens of convicted murderers another chance at potentially cutting short their lifeinprison sentences.
UK Opens Up Covid-19 Vaccines to All Adults in 'Final Push' for Protection
The National Health Service said everyone aged 18 and over is being urged to arrange a jab if they have not had one as it begins sending around 1.5 million texts to people aged 18-20.
R. Kelly Nears OK For New Legal Team For Upcoming Trial
Jailed R&B singer R. Kelly will likely get to keep a new lawyer in his federal sextrafficking case despite questions about the attorneys texts and other communications with one of Kellys exgirlfriends.