Africa 6 hours ago Sierra Leone's leader says most behind the weekend attacks are arrested, but few details are given Attacks in Sierra Leone resulted in the freeing of some inmates at one of the country's major prisons, and prompted fears of an unfolding coup.
Russia 8 hours ago Russian FM says he plans to attend OSCE meeting in North Macedonia In order to reach North Macedonia, Lavrov's plane would need to fly over Bulgarian or Greek airspace; Bulgaria announced it has granted such permission.
New York 8 hours ago 2 exonerated in 1990s NYC murders after re-investigation points to faulty witness testimony Two men incarcerated for decades on separate murder convictions in New York City were exonerated after the witness testimony upon which their guilt was determined was deemed unreliable.
Michigan 8 hours ago Michigan State Police officials place entire Flint command post on leave The Michigan State Police have reportedly placed the Flint post's entire command staff on administrative leave pending investigation.
Pennsylvania 9 hours ago Pennsylvania to require written, verbal consent for pelvic, rectal exams by med students A new Pennsylvania law will mandate that doctors, come January, receive verbal and written consent before medical students perform pelvic and rectal exams on anesthetized patients.
Maryland 9 hours ago Suburban DC roommates sue county over warrantless police entry culminating in dog's fatal shooting Four roommates are suing Prince George's County, Maryland, alleging that police entered their apartment without a warrant, needlessly detained them at gunpoint, and shot their dog.
Mississippi 9 hours ago Top Mississippi Democrat gets 2 years probation in tax case Democratic Mississippi state Rep. Earle Banks of Jackson has been sentenced to two years of probation for willfully making a false statement on a tax return.
Europe 9 hours ago Poland's president swears in a government expected to last no longer than 14 days Poland's ruling Law and Justice party has sworn in a new government that will allow it to hold onto power, and make government appointments.
Mexico 10 hours ago As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species Mexican conservationists alleged that the government is neglecting its responsibilities to protect the nation's endangered species.
Maine 10 hours ago Maine caretaker charged with killing partner, grandmother Tzara Jones, 53, of Denmark, Maine, has been charged with the killings of her romantic partner, Michael Willett, and her grandmother, Aremean Mayo.