Jury to decide on climate scientist Michael Mann’s defamation suit over comparison to molester

Jury to decide on climate scientist Michael Mann’s defamation suit over comparison to molester

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been 12 years since a pair of conservative writers compared a prominent climate scientist to a convicted child molester for his depiction of global warming. Now, a jury is about to decide whether the comments were defamatory.Closing arguments were expected Wednesday in a lawsuit brought by Michael Mann, who rose to

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Thousands rally in Slovakia to accuse new government’s plan of going easier on corruption

Thousands rally in Slovakia to accuse new government’s plan of going easier on corruption

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Thousands rallied in front of Slovakia’s Parliament on Wednesday to condemn a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to eliminate the office of the special prosecutor dealing with major crime and corruption.The rally took place as lawmakers concluded a debate over that and other proposed changes

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Biden is sending aides to Michigan to see Arab American and Muslim leaders over the Israel-Hamas war

Biden is sending aides to Michigan to see Arab American and Muslim leaders over the Israel-Hamas war

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is sending several senior aides to Michigan to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders, according to three people familiar with the matter, as his administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war frustrates members of a key constituency in a 2024 battleground state.Those making the trip for Thursday’s meeting include

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Ex-Mountie intelligence official sentenced to 14 years for breaking Canada’s secrets law

Ex-Mountie intelligence official sentenced to 14 years for breaking Canada’s secrets law

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — A judge Wednesday sentenced a former senior intelligence official in Canada’s national police force to 14 years in prison for breaching the country’s secrets law.Cameron Jay Ortis led the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Operations Research group, which assembles classified information on cybercriminals, terror cells and transnational criminal networks.Ontario Superior Court Justice

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