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Michael Jackson's Employees were not Legally Obligated to Prevent Sex Abuse, Lawyer Argues
Workers for corporations owned by Michael Jackson had no legal obligation to protect children from the pop star, an attorney told an appeals court Wednesday.
Samsung Unveils Foldable Smartphones in a Bet on Devices with Bending Screens
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled two foldable smartphones as it continues to bet on devices with bending screens, a budding market that has yet to fully take off because of high prices.
Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot Nears $1B Ahead of Friday Drawing
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is approaching $1 billion ahead of Friday's drawing, driving first-time buyers and other hopefuls to stock up on tickets.
Japanese Pop Star Shinjiro Atae Comes Out as Gay
Shinjiro Atae, a major Japanese pop star, came out as gay on Wednesday night before 2,000 fans in Tokyo. "I finally have the courage to open up to you about something. I am a gay man."
Assault on Gay Shop Owner by Gang of Youths in NH Involves Gun, Sends Several to Hospital
A businessman in Somersworth, NH and his husband were assaulted by a group of teenagers and children who made two attempts in two weeks to break into their home. The attack sent him to the hospital.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Floats Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican lawmakers may consider an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden over unproven claims of financial misconduct.
Michael Jackson Sexual Abuse Lawsuits on Verge of Revival by Appeals Court
A California appeals court on Wednesday will consider reviving the dismissed lawsuits of two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children for years.
Education Department Opens Investigation into Harvard's Legacy Admissions
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Israel's Government Passed Legal Overhaul's First Part; the Ripples are Dramatic
The plan seeks to weaken the country's Supreme Court and transfer more powers to the parliament. Opponents worry the plan will push Israel toward autocratic rule.
The Biden Administration Proposes New Rules to Push Insurers to Boost Mental Health Coverage
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced that his administration is moving forward with new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments.
Hunter Biden's Guilty Plea is on the Horizon, and So are a Fresh Set of Challenges
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, faced new challenges on the eve of a scheduled court appearance Wednesday in which he's set to plead guilty in a deal with prosecutors on tax and gun charges.
Backlash after BBC Reporter Asks about Moroccan Women's Soccer Players' Sexuality
A BBC reporter prompted shock and outrage by asking about the sexuality of players on the Moroccan women's soccer team. The BBC has since issued an apology.
Transgender Swimmers to be Included in the Trial of an Open Category at Competitions
Swimming will set up an "open category" that will include transgender competitors, the governing body of the sport said Tuesday.
Russian President Signs Legislation Marking the Final Step Outlawing Gender-Affirming Procedures
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia's already embattled LGBTQ+ community.
Don't Watch Gay: Florida Man Batters Wife After Catching her Watching Show with 'Homosexual Content'
Don't Watch Gay: a Florida man was arrested last week for battering his wife after he found her watching a program with gay content.
For Emmett Till's Family, National Monument Proclamation Cements his Inclusion in the American Story
When President Joe Biden signs a proclamation establishing a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, it will fulfill a promise Till's relatives made after his death 68 years ago.
IRS Ending Unannounced Visits to Protect Worker Safety and Combat Scammers
The Internal Revenue Service is ending its policy of making unannounced home and business visits, in an effort to help keep its workers safe and to combat scammers who pose as IRS agents.
Israeli Doctors Reveal Netanyahu's Chronic Heart Problem only after Implanting Pacemaker
After undergoing emergency surgery to implant a pacemaker, Benjamin Netanyahu, 73, made a video appearance from a hospital near Tel Aviv — but the photo-op failed to reassure Israelis.
Matt Healy Keeps Misstepping on His Redemption Tour
After making enemies with Swifties, Healy has now rubbed his Malaysian fans the wrong way.
Jury in Kevin Spacey's Sexual Assault Trial Ends 1st Day of Deliberations in London
Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Kevin Spacey adjourned Monday after deliberating for 2.5 hours without reaching a verdict on allegations by four men that date back two decades.