Americas News

New York City to pay $10.5 million settlement for wrongful murder conviction

Man, who spent 24 years in prison, was falsely accused of shooting of his neighbour

Virgin Atlantic flight aborted mid-air after airline discovers pilot did not complete training

The plane returned after crew became aware of the 'rostering error'

Tearful Amber Heard testifies how Johnny Depp cavity searched and slapped her over drugs, tattoos

Pirates of the Caribbean actor is suing ex-wife for $50 million, claiming she defamed him, ruined his career

US: Student fatally stabbed at school; classmate jailed

Classes were cancelled after the incident

More half-point interest rate hikes on the table, Fed Chairman Powell says

US central bank move aimed at containing surging inflation

US Fed raises interest rate by half point to contain inflation

Federal Open Market Committee pushes rate above 0.75 per cent

Biden touts falling US budget deficit, attacks Republicans

US president charges the party with protecting billionaires at the expense of working class Americans

Biden says Supreme Court abortion ruling would threaten 'whole range of rights'

US President makes it clear that his administration is ready to protect abortion rights

US: Joe Biden blasts leaked Supreme Court's abortion draft ruling

Voters must defend ‘fundamental’ abortion rights, says the President

US: Draft opinion suggests Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade

A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states