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Iran’s ‘morality police’ resume patrols 10 months after nationwide protests
By Patrick Wintour On July 17, 2023 Authorities announce new campaign to force women to wear the Islamic headscarf, after period of scaled-back policing Almost 10 months after Mahsa Amini…
Read MoreCountries summon Sweden’s envoys to protest against Quran burning
On July 21, 2023 Sweden’s ambassadors have been summoned in various countries following a second event held to desecrate the Quran, Islam’s holy book, was held in Sweden. The condemnations and…
Read More‘This is the greatest affront to democracy’: Ohio politicians, early voters weigh in on Issue 1
By Tara Jabour On July 11, 2023; Updated on July 12, 2023 Franklin County officials expect to see about 20% of registered voters participate in the election. COLUMBUS, Ohio —…
Read MoreAspartame may cause cancer, global health body says
By Laura Reiley July 13, 2023 One of the world’s most common, and most studied, sweeteners comes under the microscope again. It is determined to be a ‘possible carcinogen’ and…
Read MoreSuburban Chicago Couple Plead Guilty to Child Labor Trafficking and Are Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison
On April 28, 2023 CHICAGO — Two Aurora residents have pleaded guilty to two counts each of forced labor and have been sentenced to six and a half years in…
Read More10 Arrested in North Olmsted in Human Trafficking Sting – Sting Occurs as Man Investigated by Task Force in 2021 is Sentenced to Life in Prison
By Steve Irwin On May 12, 2023 (NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio) — On the same day that members of the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force arrested 10 men on sex…
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Immigrant who died in Louisiana ICE detention center had filed at least 29 grievances
By Bobbi-Jean Misick On July 13, 2023 In the months leading to his death in June, a 42-year-old man held in a privately run Louisiana immigration detention center submitted dozens…
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Texas prisons to phase out physical mail to reduce contraband despite advocate protests
By Sarah Asch On July 13, 2023 Advocacy groups say physical mail is an important part of contact between those behind bars and the outside world. The Texas Department of…
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The Biden administration guaranteed attorney access for all migrant screenings. Most don’t have it
By Elliot Spagat On July 2, 2023 SAN DIEGO (AP) — As the Biden administration prepared to launch speedy asylum screenings at Border Patrol holding facilities this spring , authorities pledged a key difference…
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