North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 inmates to life in prison without the possibility of parole on his final day in office. No inmate has been executed in the state since 2006 due to ongoing litigation. The inmates or representatives petition for clemency following complicated convictions. The state has 136 [&hel...
ISTANBUL (AA) – President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday criticized the country’s leadership and border policies following violent incidents that left multiple casualties, including 15 dead in New Orleans. “Our Country is a disaster, a laughing stock all over the World! This is what happens when you have OPEN BORDERS, with we...
WASHINGTON (AA) – US authorities are investigating a potential link between a Cybertruck explosion at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas and a pickup truck attack in New Orleans, President Joe Biden said Wednesday. In an address from the White House, Biden confirmed that his administration is also monitoring the explosion outside...
WASHINGTON (AA) – One person has been confirmed dead after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, police confirmed Wednesday. The deceased individual was inside the vehicle at the time of the explosion, but the person’s identity, including whether they were male or female, was not im...
ISTANBUL (AA) – President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has imposed a strict social media ban on Cabinet nominees as the incoming administration faces growing tensions over H-1B visas for skilled immigrants. “All intended nominees should refrain from any public social media posts without prior approval of the incoming White ...
Ford Motor Company says its official X account was hacked, with the compromised account posting free-Palestinian messages. The posts included phrases such as “Free Palestine” and “Israel is a terrorist state” and “ALL EYES ON GAZA.” The tweets generated thousands of interactions before being deleted in hour...
The German government has accused U.S. business magnate Elon Musk of attempting to influence the country’s elections by reaffirming his support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Deputy government spokesperson Christiane Hoffmann said while Musk is free to express his opinion, elections are decided by the voters and are a G...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Beijing dismissed as “false” the claims that the US Treasury was breached in a “major cybersecurity incident,” state media reported. “These unfounded accusations (are) lacking evidence,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters in Beijing. Mao’s comments came in response to a report by US-bas...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital said Monday that he will step down before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. “Serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia has been the honor of a lifetime,” Matthew Graves said in a statement. “I am deeply thankful to Congresswoman ...
WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden on Monday ordered the closure of federal government agencies and executive departments on Jan. 9 to honor the 39th President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. “All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed on January 9, 2025, as [&hell...
