EU chief wants Canada to become an ‘associate member’. What does that mean?

EU chief wants Canada to become an 'associate member'. What does that mean?

By Julia Payne EU chief wants Canada to become an ‘associate member’. What does that mean? BRUSSELS, Sept 16 – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member”. Earlier this week, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney — … Read more

Lindsay Clancy update: New legal twist as Karen Read’s attorney joins ‘double jeopardy’ challenge over retrial

Lindsay Clancy has hired Martin Weinberg to challenge a possible retrial, arguing that double jeopardy should end her murder case.. Greg Derr/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

Lindsay Clancy has added Boston defense attorney Martin G. Weinberg to her legal team as she tries to stop a second trial over the deaths of her three children. Weinberg filed a limited appearance in Plymouth Superior Court on Tuesday, September 15, to work on a planned motion arguing that double jeopardy prevents the case … Read more

Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariffs on India, others clears House, heads to Trump’s desk

The passage of the bill came after members of the majority Republican party unexpectedly brought the crucial and controversial bill to a vote this week. (REUTERS)

The US House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill on Russia by a 262-159 margin, which grants the Trump administration the authority to place tariffs of up to 100% on the five top purchasers of Russian oil and gas, which includes India. The bill – officially known as the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and … Read more

Argentine judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project

Argentine judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project

An Argentine judge on Wednesday ordered the suspension of a British-Israeli oil project near the Falkland Islands, a purely symbolic move as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory. Argentine judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project Britain and Argentina fought a brief but bitter 10-week war in 1982 over the South Atlantic islands, … Read more

Fuquay-Varina shooting update: Videos show police response at Zaxby’s on Main St as 2 are shot

Representational. (Unsplash)

A least two people were shot at the Zaxby’s store on North Main Street in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolinaon Wednesday afternoon. Photos and videos from the scene showed massive police presence in the area. Representational. (Unsplash) CBS affiliate CBS 17 of North Carolina confirmed citing town officials that at least two people injured in the shooting. … Read more

Exclusive: Woman claims her dad is one of US’ most prolific serial killers, ‘Killed with same frequency as Ted Bundy’

Galina Trefil claims her father, John Trefil, is one of US' most prolific serial killers (Credit - Galina Trefil)

“My name is Galina and I’m the daughter of a serial killer.” For months, Galina Trefil’s Facebook posts began with this one sentence – a part of a social media campaign where she has been trying to bring her dad, John Trefil, to justice. Galina alleges that her father is “one of America’s most prolific … Read more

US House passes Ratepayer Protection Act: What is it, what would it do and who voted against it?

The Ratepayer Protection Bill was first introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colorado) and co-sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Florida). (Brice Tucker/The Greeley Tribune)

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed the Ratepayer Protection Act (RPA). It is a bipartisan bill designed to shield residential electricity customers from footing the bill for grid upgrades required by large data centers. The Ratepayer Protection Bill was first introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colorado) and co-sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor … Read more

Who was Edy Gutierrez Mejia? Person on ground killed in NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash; people mourn loss

Who was Edy Gutierrez Mejia? Person on ground killed in NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash; people mourn loss

The cause of the crash is under investigation with the FAA and NTSB having taken over. Meanwhile, here’s all you need to know about Edy Gutierrez Mejia. Who was Edy Gutierrez Mejia? 5 things to know Mejia was 29 years old and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office noted he’s Hispanic/Latino. Mejia’s cause of … Read more

Baltimore mass shooting update: Fayette and Caroline Streets blocked off; scary videos emerge

Baltimore Police Department confirmed that multiple people had been shot in the 1400 block of East Fayette Street. (X/@BaltimorePolice)

A mass shooting took place in Baltimore, Maryland on September 16. The Baltimore Police Department issued a statement that the incident took place in the 1400 block of East Fayette Street. As a result Fayette and Caroline Streets were blocked off. Baltimore Police Department confirmed that multiple people had been shot in the 1400 block … Read more

When JD Vance tried to help Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign defeat Trump: ‘I hate Hillary. But I hate Trump more’

A new report says JD Vance advised Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign against Trump, while his spokesperson strongly disputes that account. (JD Vance/Instagram, Hillary Clinton/Instagram)

Vice President JD Vance reportedly tried to help Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign defeat Donald Trumpdespite privately disliking the Democratic candidate, according to a new Vanity Fair report. An intermediary who worked with Clinton’s campaign told the magazine that Vance repeatedly asked to speak with Jake Sullivan, then a senior policy adviser to Clinton. A new … Read more