Associated Press chief attacks White House over ‘unconstitutional’ investigation

The president of the Associated Press has lashed out at the United States government in his first interview since it was revealed that the AP was being investigated by the US Department of Justice.

May 20, 2013 17:17

Los Angeles goes after Vegas hospital for dumping 1500 patients

The city of Los Angeles is pursuing a criminal investigation of a psychiatric hospital in Las Vegas, which has allegedly put 1,500 patients on buses and sent them out of state over the past five years.

May 20, 2013 17:08

‘Conflict of interest’: US govt adviser on board of $334mn anthrax drug stockpile supplier

The Pentagon spent $334 million to stockpile an anthrax drug for a possible elaborate bioterrorist attack. The drug was produced by a company with a top government advisor on its board who’s been warning decision-makers about such a threat for a decade.

May 20, 2013 10:38

New York City shocked as anti-gay hate crimes come out of closet

As the Big Apple struggles to come to terms with the murder of a gay man in Greenwich Village on Saturday, an uncomfortable question emerges: Are Americans less tolerant of gay lifestyles than the recent spate of same-sex union legislation indicates?

May 20, 2013 10:13

Latvian authorities ‘try to silence’ journalist with criminal charges over controversial law report

A Latvian news reporter faces charges of inciting mass public disorder, after asking Riga residents if they intended to break a controversial new law. Andrey Khramtsov says officials are pursuing a ‘vendetta’ against him and other ‘disloyal’ journalists.

May 18, 2013 16:51

Endemic gagging: Over 300 UK police silenced with taxpayer millions – report

Mere months after it emerged some 14.7 million pounds (US$22.4 million) was spent on gagging UK Health Service employees, a report has exposed 13 police forces across the country signed over 300 compromise agreements with staff, spending millions.

May 18, 2013 08:20