Society
Society
optional screen reader
Jeffrey Epstein willing to post $100 million bail — ‘He’s a scary person,’ accuser says
-
Eric Garner: no charges against white police officer over chokehold death
DoJ declines to bring charges against NYPD’s Daniel Pantaleo
-
'Justice prevailed': rapper Meek Mill's conviction overturned after 11 years
Drug and gun case spurred musician to become prominent activist for criminal justice reform
-
‘I could go to prison for this’: Teacher jailed for 12 years for having sex with four pupils
A teacher who had sex with four of his pupils has been jailed for 12 years.
Latest Society
Mario Lopez says it's 'dangerous' for parents to support transgender kids
The “Extra” host’s views on transgender children have been called damaging by experts and LGBTQ advocates.
- By
Officer in Eric Garner Death Suspended After NYPD Investigation. Here's What to Know About the Case
When asked whether he has the power to order Pantaleo’s termination, de Blasio said “there has to be due process.”
- By
‘CHILDREN AND ADULTS’: Death toll rises in horror Walmart mass shooting
At least 20 people are dead and 26 others, including a four-month-old baby, have been injured after a gunman opened fire inside a Walmart store in Texas. Warning: Graphic
- By
20 confirmed killed in El Paso Walmart shooting rampage
The governor of Texas has confirmed 20 people have been killed in a shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso. Over two dozen were injured.
- By
The El Paso Shooting and the Virality of Evil
Cloudflare still offers its protective services to 8chan.
- By
Texas police apologise for horseback officers leading black man by rope
Texas police have apologised after an image of two white officers on horseback leading a handcuffed black man by a rope caused an outcry online.
- By
US immigration: ICE arrests nearly 700 people in Mississippi raids
US immigration officials have arrested almost 700 people after a series of raids in the state of Mississippi.
- By
Jeffrey Epstein ordered teen girl to have sex with powerful men, accuser says
Virginia Roberts Giuffre claimed in the 2016 deposition that she was trafficked to politicians and princes.
- By
Trump administration announces rule that could limit legal immigration
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra called the rule "vile" and an "attack on families and lower income communities of color."
- By
Sensational Epstein ‘suicide’ bombshell
Paedophile Jeffrey Epstein died in jail on August 10. But now his lawyers have made the sensational claim he may have been murdered.
- By
Equality bill: Why you can still be fired in US for being gay
In May the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed sweeping new civil rights protections for LGBT Americans. The Republican-controlled Senate has yet to act, however, and supporters of the legislation - including pop star Taylor Swift - are getting frustrated.
- By
5 Dead, 21 Injured in West Texas Shooting Spree
Police said they shot and killed the gunman outside a mall movie theater.
- By
Multiple people dead, dozens unaccounted for after boat catches fire near Santa Cruz Island
Crews were searching for 34 people who had not yet been rescued from the blaze on the 75-foot vessel.
- By
8 dead, 26 missing after California dive boat fire; Coast Guard warns to prepare for 'the worst outcome'
At least four people were killed and dozens remained missing after a dive boat fire in southern California. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown said, "You couldn't ask for a worse situation." Wochit, Wochit
- By
What is in a vape? Everything you need to know
The dangers of regular tobacco cigarettes are well documented. Much less is known about the ingredients in e-cigarettes.
- By
Is Juul the new big tobacco? Wave of lawsuits signal familiar problems
Vapes were once seen as safe alternatives to smoking, but now the biggest US vape-maker faces similar issues to cigarette companies
- By
