• Attorneys of train derailment case file for approval of $600 million settlement

    The attorneys representing the plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit arising from last year's train derailment in East Palestine filed for preliminary approval of a $600 million settlement on Friday.

  • DOJ reaches $138.7 million settlement with Larry Nassar victims

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a $138.7 million settlement with the more than 100 assault survivors of disgraced Olympic Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar over allegations the department failed to investigate sexual assault accusations against him.

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    DOJ reaches $138.7 million settlement with survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse

    The Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse for failing to properly investigate complaints about his conduct early on. The settlement applies to 139 claims against the FBI, and it follows internal probes that found a host of errors in the agency's response to allegations about the disgraced U.S. gymnastics team's doctor. "These allegations should have been taken seriously from the outset," acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C....

  • Larry Nassar's victims reach $138.7 million settlement over botched FBI probe

    The Department of Justice agreed to pay more than $138 million to victims of disgraced sports physician Larry Nassar and apologized for the FBI failing to act on warnings about the convicted sex abuser, officials said Tuesday. The "FBI failed to conduct an adequate investigation of Nassar’s conduct," Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer said in announcing the $138.7 million settlement. “For decades, Lawrence Nassar abused his position, betraying the trust of those under his care and...

  • Bally Sports reached up to $78 million settlement with San Diego Padres in confidential agreement

    The bankrupt regional sports channel network Bally Sports agreed last year to pay as much as $78.9 million to the San Diego Padres for ceasing payments on their contract, according to a copy of the then confidential agreement included as an exhibit in a motion for the federal judge overseeing the case to approve it.

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    Justice Department reaches $139 million settlement over FBI failures in investigation of Nassar gymnastics abuse claims

    The Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with more than 100 victims of disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar over the FBI’s initial failures in investigating the sexual assault case. More than 150 women and girls, including Olympic athletes, have alleged that Nassar sexually abused them under the guise of performing medical treatments. The FBI failed to investigate their claims, the victims say. Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing young athletes...

  • East Lothian for sale: £1 million five-bedroom detached home set in two acres of East Linton countryside

    A rare opportunity has arisen to live in an inviting, five-bedroom detached home set in two acres of East Linton countryside, on the market for offers over £975,000. Ashfield House presents a rarely available opportunity with generous accommodation with an appealing and flexible layout, set in wonderful grounds extending to approximately two acres with excellent privacy. There is ample parking and a detached double garage. This impressive property is situated between North Berwick and East...

  • Train derails in southern Ohio; Evacuations underway

    Crews are evacuating residents within 500 feet of the incident.

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    Michigan reaches settlement with NCAA for recruiting violations

    Michigan will serve three years of NCAA probation, pay a fine and face recruiting restrictions after the university and five current or former football employees reached an agreement with the NCAA's enforcement staff on recruiting violations.

  • US University students in the millions are demanding freedom in Palestine

    Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The students in America and Canada have a war to stop, and they are determined to protest the Israeli war on Gaza. The US and Canadian government’s undying support for the genocide in Gaza has brought them under massive protests across university and college campuses, and the students are […]

  • Maersk Commits $600 Million Investment In Nigeria's Ports

    ABUJA, April 28 (Reuters) – Nigeria secured a $600 million investment in seaport infrastructure from Danish shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk MAERSKb.CO, the presidency said in a statement on Sunday. The investment was secured during a meeting

  • Pa. senators introduce bill for East Palestine victims

    Pennsylvania senators have introduced a bill to let victims of the East Palestine train derailment keep money they’ve received from Norfolk Southern Railroad.