12 h. ago Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge over alleged Ice obstruction

Hannah Dugan was arrested by FBI after reportedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid US authoritiesA federal grand jury has indicted a Wisconsin judge who was arrested by the FBI last month on allegations that she helped an undocumented immigrant avoid federal authorities.Hannah Dugan, a county circuit court judge in Milwaukee, was charged on Tuesday with concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of proceedings, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Lawmakers seek investigation into South Carolina's firing squad execution

Two South Carolina legislators are seeking an investigation into the state’s firing squad execution last month

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17 h. ago US PGA Championship: Bryson DeChambeau wants another showdown with Rory McIlroy

DeChambeau and McIlroy made up the last group in the final round of the Masters last month.

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18 h. ago Fowl play: flying duck caught in Swiss speed trap believed to be repeat offender

Image shows mallard snapped at 52km/h in same 30km/h zone as a duck on the same day seven years agoA radar image of a speed offender caught in central Switzerland last month has revealed that the culprit was not only a duck but probably a repeat offender, local authorities have said.Police in the town of Köniz, near Bern, were astounded when they went through radar images snapped on 13 April to discover that a mallard was among those caught in the speed trap, the municipality said on its Facebook page at the weekend. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Don't store onions in fridge says expert who has shared 'correct' way

Onions can actually last up to six months if stored correctly - and it's a very simple fix.

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20 h. ago Equalities watchdog threatened with legal action after saying trans women must use men’s toilets

Exclusive: A leading UK trans rights group says guidance ‘incorrectly states the legal position’ following last month’s landmark Supreme Court ruling on gender

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20 h. ago Canadian prime minister shakes up cabinet and names a new foreign minister

Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau earlier this year and won the election last month, named Anita Anand as foreign ministerMark Carney, the prime minister of Canada, has announced a major cabinet shakeup, including a new foreign minister, as he shapes a newly re-elected Liberal government.Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau earlier this year and won the election last month, named Anita Anand as foreign minister, replacing Mélanie Joly, who becomes the minister of industry. Anand previously served in roles including defense minister. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Florida State student accused in a mass shooting on campus to remain jailed

A judge has ordered the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus last month to remain jailed without bond

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20 h. ago Bathgate songwriter releases moving new single offering hope to those struggling with loneliness and self doubt

Fraser McLean has dedicated the last 18 months to writing and recording his own material

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21 h. ago Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing begins after months of delays

LA judge to decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should get chance at freedom after serving 30 years for murderErik and Lyle Menendez returned to court on Tuesday for a long-awaited hearing where a Los Angeles judge will decide whether the brothers should get a chance at freedom after serving nearly three decades in prison for the double murder of their parents in 1989.The resentencing hearing, which is moving ahead after months of delays, is expected to last two days. If Judge Michael Jesic shortens their sentences, the brothers would still need approval from the state’s parole board to be released. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Food storage hack keeps carrots 'fresh for a month' without going soggy

Carrots are notorious for going off quickly as a result of their high water content - but there's a simple way to make them last for a month without turning into a soggy mess

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23 h. ago Man accused in Florida State shooting out of hospital and booked into jail on murder charges

Authorities say a man accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding six others during a shooting last month at Florida State University has been discharged from a Tallahassee hospital and charged with murder

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23 h. ago US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs

Retail egg prices in the United States fell last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to government data

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24 h. ago Indian reserve tigress kills forest ranger in second attack on humans in as many months

Big cat killed seven-year-old child in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve last month

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24 h. ago Kick It Out urges support for trans players after exclusion from women’s game

The governing bodies updated their policies in light of a ruling from the UK Supreme Court last month.

Sport

26 h. ago P Diddy trial could last for months as legal expert predicts timeline

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently languishing in a Brooklyn jail as he awaits trial on a series of charges - but how long is the trial expected to last?

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27 h. ago M&S issue 'important update' to customers following cyber attack

Last month's hack left the major retailer with empty shelves and a backlog of online orders

Economics

28 h. ago Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end coaching partnership after six months

Serb has been on poor run of results this seasonTrial period had expected to last until WimbledonNovak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their coaching partnership after six months of working together following Djokovic’s poor run of results this season.“Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court, really enjoyed deepening our friendship together,” said Djokovic in a statement. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Potatoes stay edible for six months when placed in unusual kitchen location

Potatoes can now last up to six months by storing them in an usual place in the kitchen, despite previous health warnings advising shoppers to avoid it at all costs.

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44 h. ago Autistic teen dropped off in wrong Detroit neighborhood is shot trying to run away from attackers

Claude Woosk’s suspected shooter Robert Pugh is due in court on Friday after turning himself in last month

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