Faith

NY governor removes DA probing Cornell rape case, says she ‘lost faith’ in him; appoints special prosecutor

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NY governor removes DA probing Cornell rape case, says she ‘lost faith’ in him; appoints special prosecutor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul. (REUTERS Photo) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has removed Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten from overseeing the investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University and handed the case to state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor.Hochul signed an executive order appointing James to take over … Read more

Cornell rape case: NY governor hands probe to special prosecutor, removes DA Houten, ‘It has undercut my faith’

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James attend a press conference regarding an investigation into alleged sexual assault at Cornell University, in New York City, US, October 2, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon (REUTERS)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that she no longer had confidence in the district attorney managing the Cornell University sexual assault case and decided to bring in a special prosecutor to take over his responsibilities. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James attend a press conference regarding … Read more

‘They wanted everything up front’: Trump’s UN envoy says Iran was not negotiating in good faith to end war

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‘They wanted everything up front’: Trump’s UN envoy says Iran was not negotiating in good faith to end war

Mike Waltz said Trump was not convinced that Iran was negotiating in good faith. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the ongoing conflict because Tehran wanted sanctions relief and other concessions before negotiations on its nuclear programme.“They were asking for everything up front,” … Read more

Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge rejects mistrial plea after psychologist’s Catholic faith remarks

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Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge rejects mistrial plea after psychologist's Catholic faith remarks

Defendant Lindsay Clancy talks with her lawyer Kevin Reddington during her murder trial. (AP Photo) A judge has rejected a defence request for a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three young children in Massachusetts, after a prosecution psychologist brought her Catholic faith into his testimony.The ruling came … Read more

Wash rice twice, not 7 times: Drought-hit England targets faith, cultural habits

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Wash rice twice, not 7 times: Drought-hit England targets faith, cultural habits

England’s water crisis has prompted a £270,000 campaign urging people to wash rice fewer times and use less water for wudu TOI correspondent from London: Wash rice twice, not seven times. Use a one-litre jug, not a running tap for wudu. England’s water crisis has put rice bowls and prayer taps in the crosshairs, with … Read more

Faith Williams: Woman killed by 15-year-old at Detroit liquor store identified, niece injured; shocking video surfaces

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Woman killed by 15-year-old (pictured) at Detroit liquor store identified, niece injured; shocking video surfaces (X)

A 15-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting on Detroit’s east side late Friday night, August 21, left one woman dead and another in critical condition. The shooting took place around 11:15 p.m. outside a liquor store in the 15500 block of East Warren Avenue in the Morningside neighborhood, according to Fox 2 Detroit. … Read more