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Jury Weighs Whether Ghislaine Maxwell Is an Epstein Accomplice or Scapegoat
From: Reuters The jury in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex abuse trial began deliberating on Monday over whether the British…
Ghislaine Maxwell Trial: She Is A ‘Dangerous’ And ‘Sophisticated Predator,’ Prosecutors Say
'Maxwell and Epstein committed horrifying crimes,' a prosecutor told jurors in the scathing summation
Biden to Add 20,000 Guest-Worker Visas Amid Labor Shortages
From: Axios The Biden administration will add 20,000 new slots to a seasonal, guest-worker program for the winter…
Russian Businessman, Others Made Millions in Insider Trading Through Hacking -U.S.
From: Reuters Five Russians including a Kremlin-linked businessman now in U.S. custody carried out a vast, $82 million…
No Signs of Russia Deescalating on Ukraine Border
From: Voice of America Russia has not let up with a military build-up along the border with Ukraine…
Biden Adviser Jake Sullivan to Visit Israel for Iran Talks
From: Reuters U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan will visit Israel this week for detailed discussions with Israeli…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Stages Massive Exercise Amid Heightened Tensions
From: The Hill Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has staged a military exercise consisting of a five-day drill across…
House Dem Blames Biden WH for Not Holding Anyone ‘Accountable’ For Multiple Crises: ‘Started with Afghanistan’
'This is an indictment of the senior leadership in the White House,' the House Democrat said
Baby Driver: Philadelphia Woman Gives Birth in Front Seat of Tesla on Autopilot
From: The Guardian A Philadelphia mother has given birth to what is believed to be the world’s first Tesla baby:…
Chile Elects Millennial Who Wants to Tax the Rich as New President
From: Voice of America Gabriel Boric, a leftist millennial who previously led anti-government student protests, won Chile's presidential…