Scout Barker
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Parents Face Culpable Homicide Charges Over Death of Child With Thalassemia...
An Anuradhapura High Court judge has set October 9 for submissions in the case against a teacher and her husband charged with culpable homicide over their child's death after they refused a blood transfusion.
Civil Society Groups Demand Probe Into Alleged Tear-Gassing of Lagos Pensioners
Civil society groups are demanding an investigation after Lagos pensioners protesting unpaid entitlements were allegedly tear-gassed outside the state Assembly.
Calabar Residents, Motorists Allege Police Extortion at Checkpoint Near Post Office
Calabar residents and motorists allege police officers extort money daily at a checkpoint near the Post Office, a claim the police command says it does not tolerate.
NBA Fines LA Clippers $41.5m, Suspends Owner Steve Ballmer Over Salary...
The NBA fined the LA Clippers $41.5 million and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for a year over salary cap circumvention tied to Kawhi Leonard, a ruling the team says it will fight.
Trump Comments on Tiger Woods’ DUI Plea Deal, Calls License Suspension...
Tiger Woods reached a plea deal reducing a DUI charge to reckless driving, and President Trump called the resulting five-year license suspension "very fair."
British PE Teacher, 30, on Trial Over Alleged Sexual Relationship With...
A 30-year-old UK gym teacher is on trial accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student, with a new jury set to be sworn in this week.
Oregon Man Charged With Federal Fraud Over Alleged Scheme Posing as...
An Oregon man faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly posing as a 49ers player to scam more than two dozen women out of over $1.3 million.
