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Families of hostages visit international court to urge the arrest of Hamas leaders 02/14/2024 12:23pm • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Grieving mother Doris Liber said Wednesday she flew from Israel to the International Criminal Court in hopes of getting justice for her son Guy Illuz, who died in captivity after being shot in the back in the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in southern Israel. Liber, a native When Are Government Officials Legally Immune? 02/13/2024 07:00pm • Government officials are frequently given legal immunity relating to their work. This immunity is based on the premise that government employees -- from legislators to police -- shouldn't be held personally liable for actions they take as officials. The idea behind the qualified immunity doctrine wa Court uphold life sentences for Atlanta Olympics and abortion clinic bomber 02/13/2024 06:38pm • ATLANTA (AP) — A man sentenced to life imprisonment for fatal bombings at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and an Alabama abortion clinic will not get a chance at a new sentence, an appeals court ruled Monday. A three-judge of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that Eric Robert Rudolph 3 shooters suspected in NYC subway fight that killed 1 and injured 5, police say 02/13/2024 05:49pm • NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police now believe there were three shooters in a deadly fight that started on a rush-hour subway car, but they announced no arrests by Tuesday afternoon in the gunfire a day earlier that left one person dead and five wounded. Shots erupted just before 5 p.m. Monday Viewpoint: 3 ways to reduce D.C. crime and increase public safety 02/13/2024 12:22pm • The current level of crime in the District of Columbia is unacceptable and it’s affecting surrounding areas. The strength of our entire region depends on reducing crime and supporting a thriving business community. That’s why the safety and well-being of our communities, businesses, workers, vis 'My heart is broken': Prince George’s Co. prosecutor wants justice for gunned-down toddler 02/12/2024 10:07pm • The two men charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old boy in Langley Park, Maryland, last week will be held without bond. On Monday, suspects Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, and Israel Fuentes Jr., 33, of Lewisdale, were charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of 2 Dutch appeals court orders Netherlands to stop exports of F-35 parts to Israel, citing war in Gaza 02/12/2024 10:43am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An appeals court ordered the Dutch government on Monday to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, citing a clear risk of violations of international law. A trio of human rights organizations brought a civil suit against the Netherlands in December, argu Today in History: February 12, composer and pianist Eubie Blake dies at 96 02/12/2024 12:00am • Today in History Today is Monday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2024. There are 323 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 12, 1983, composer and pianist Eubie Blake, who wrote such songs as “I’m Just Wild About Harry” and “Memories of You,” died in Brooklyn, New York, Madagascar law allowing castration of child rapists prompts criticism from rights groups 02/11/2024 02:04pm • ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar's Parliament has passed a law allowing for the chemical and, in some cases, surgical castration of those found guilty of the rape of a minor. The law has prompted criticism from international rights groups, but also found support from activists who say it Uproar over Biden classified documents report carries echoes of 2016 Clinton email case 02/10/2024 02:44pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The release of a harshly critical Justice Department special counsel report on President Joe Biden has triggered instant flashbacks to history-shaping events of 2016. That's when FBI Director James Comey castigated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton over her email practices despi Uncertainty surrounding former president Ricardo Martinelli roils Panama's presidential race 02/09/2024 10:47pm • PANAMA CITY (AP) — Not a 10-year prison sentence for money laundering nor going into political asylum in Nicaragua’s embassy have weakened the political aspirations of Panama’s former President Ricardo Martinelli who still seeks to retake the presidency. Just last week a judge sentenced the fo How DC's prosecutor is using social media, federal help to combat violent crime 02/09/2024 08:38pm • A focus on collaborating with federal law enforcement officials and digital media is helping the U.S. Attorney's Office prosecute violent crimes in the District. Matthew Graves, the U.S. Attorney for D.C., said Friday that by realigning resources, his office should be able to "pick up the pace" o Virginia lawmakers limit public comment and tell folks taking the mic to ‘make it quick’ 02/09/2024 05:54pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's part-time Legislature moves at a quick clip. And its time-pressed lawmakers expect the same from members of the public who want to make their voices heard. Year after year, no matter which party is in charge, committee and subcommittee chairs have repeatedly exho Toddler dead, mother wounded after shooting outside Prince George's Co. apartment complex 02/09/2024 02:30pm • A 2-year-old boy was killed and his mother wounded after a Thursday evening shooting outside an apartment complex in the Langley Park neighborhood of Maryland. The boy was identified as Jeremy Poou-Caceres of Chillum, according to a news release Friday from Prince George's County police. Earlier, Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents 02/09/2024 01:04pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Special Counsel Robert Hur on Thursday released his long-awaited report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, and it’s not great news for the president on multiple fronts. The report concludes that no criminal charges against Biden are warranted, a key diff