North Dakota politician charged with traveling to Czech Republic for sex with minor

A retired longtime North Dakota lawmaker has been arrested and charged with traveling to Prague with the intent to rape a minor, according to a federal indictment unsealed Monday. Ex-Republican state Sen. Ray Holmberg was also charged with one count of receiving and attempting to receive images depicting child sexual abuse, according to the indictment, […]

Democratic Elvis relative hopes turnout is enough to unseat Mississippi Gov. Reeves

At a hotel overlooking the Mississippi River in Natchez, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Brandon Presley told a few dozen Black and white supporters that Mississippi’s Republican governor, Tate Reeves, is trying to hold onto money and power by sowing racial division. “They’re sitting up in that governor’s mansion tonight, I bet you money, tinkling their little […]

US Condemns Violent Antisemitic Events Reported in Russia

The United States on Monday condemned violent antisemitic events that have been reported in Russia threatening Israelis and Jews after rioters in the predominantly Muslim Dagestan region stormed an airport to “catch” Jewish passengers on board a flight from Tel Aviv.Videos…[#item_full_content]

From Amazon to McD’s, Earnings Mark Strong Spending

In a strong quarter for earnings, the big consumer stocks have shone even brighter, thanks to results from McDonald’s, Chipotle Mexican Grill and others that rank among the biggest surprises of the reporting cycle so far.[#item_full_content]

Large Migrant Caravan Sets Off for US From Southern Mexico

A large migrant caravan comprising many Central Americans and Venezuelans left southern Mexico on Monday for the United States, organizers and officials said, as Washington grapples with renewed pressure on its southern border.Officials in the southern state of Chiapas said…[#item_full_content]

Wall Street Ends Sharply Higher, Powered by Earnings

Wall Street rallied Monday, kicking off what promises to be a hectic week that includes a heavy earnings docket, economic data and the Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting.[#item_full_content]