Rappers Young Thug and Gunna were charged with racketeering
Prosecutors allege that Atlanta rapper Young Thug co-founded a violent street gang.
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Colombia legalized abortions for the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. A backlash ensued
The Constitutional Court issued the ruling in February of this year. It's part of a so-called "green wave" of liberalizing abortion rights in some Latin America countries. And it's led to protests.
Firearm-related homicide rate skyrockets amid stresses of the pandemic, the CDC says
The rate of U.S. gun homicides jumped nearly 35% in 2020 to the highest level in more than 25 years. And gaps widened for groups already at the highest risk, especially Black men and boys.
The Kaw people are choosing a site for a sacred boulder returned to the tribe
White residents took the boulder to Lawrenceville, Kansas, nearly 100 years ago. The Kaw say it is a reminder of everything that has been taken from them and what some see as invasion and genocide.
Elon Musk says he'll reverse Donald Trump Twitter ban
The billionaire said it was a "mistake" for the social network to ban the former president after the Jan. 6th Capitol insurrection.
Leonid Kravchuk, independent Ukraine's 1st president, dies at age 88
Kravchuk led Ukraine as its Communist Party boss in the waning years of the Soviet Union. He played a pivotal role in the demise of the USSR before holding the Ukrainian presidency from 1991 to 1994.
Sheriff says Alabama escapee and jail official were prepared for a shootout
The murder suspect and his jailer who evaded authorities for more than a week were carrying $29,000 in cash, four handguns and an AR-15 rifle when they were captured, an Indiana sheriff said.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali is found not guilty of sexual misconduct
The decision follows a swift trial in which the celebrity chef waived his right to have a jury decide his fate.
Mike Tyson won't be charged for punching a fellow airline passenger
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office said it has closed the case and decided against pursuing charges in last month's incident based on "the circumstances surrounding the confrontation."
Lincoln College closes after 157 years, blaming COVID-19 and cyberattack disruptions
It's a shocking turnaround for a small Illinois college that welcomes first-generation students and qualifies as a predominantly Black institution.