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Paul Erickson, Russian Agent Maria Butina’s Boyfriend, Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/GettyPaul Erickson, the former boyfriend of convicted Russian agent Maria Butina, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money...
Iran exceeds authorised heavy water reserves: IAEA
The UN's nuclear watchdog said Monday that Iran's stock of heavy water for reactors has surpassed the limit set under its agreement with world...
Louisiana government computers knocked out after ransomware attack
Many state agencies had their servers taken down in response to the attack, Governor John Bel Edwards said in a series of messages posted...
Passenger dies after fall from balcony on Carnival’s Horizon during cruise
A man fell from a balcony to a deck below on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship as it was returning to port in Miami,...
Defendant in NY attack that killed 8 speaks out in court
Sayfullo Saipov, 31, remained quiet until the end of a federal court hearing meant to discuss issues relating to his upcoming trial. U.S....
Washington silent as US-crafted regime under fire in Iraq
The US posted tens of thousands of troops in Iraq, huddled with its leaders and helped craft its laws -- but with the country...
Colombia church massacre victims ID’d with DNA put to rest
Relatives of those killed in a Colombia massacre put their loved ones to rest Monday nearly two decades after the attack – while also...
Joe Biden leads crowded Democratic field by 20 points in new South Carolina poll
A Quinnipiac University poll out of South Carolina shows Biden leading the Democratic field by 20 points including high favorablity and recognition.
At least 4 wounded by gunshots during protest in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At least four people were shot and wounded during a small protest in Haiti’s capital Monday after a speech by...
Pompeo Announces U.S. Will Not Consider Israeli Settlements Illegal
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Monday that the U.S. would no longer consider Israeli settlements in the West Bank to be in...
