Texas attorney burns son's body after fatally shooting him December 05, 2024 at 10:51PM

A 68-year-old Houston attorney, Michael C. Howard, is facing murder charges after fatally shooting his 20-year-old son, Mark, who had Down syndrome. Howard claimed he mistook his son for an intruder at his East Texas property. He then burned the body on a woodpile and waited 17 hours to report the incident. Howard's bond is set at $20 million.

Turkey, Iran and Russia to meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss Syria, Turkish source says December 05, 2024 at 11:08PM

Foreign ministers from Turkey, Iran, and Russia are set to convene in Doha this Saturday to address the recent surge by Syrian rebels. The rebels have achieved significant territorial gains, capturing Aleppo and Hama.

Ukraine imposes sanctions on Ivanishvili, some members of Georgia government December 04, 2024 at 11:16PM

Ukraine's President sanctioned Georgia's former Prime Minister and officials. Zelenskiy accused them of pro-Russian leanings. Georgia's governing party faces accusations of authoritarianism. Tensions escalated after Georgia suspended EU accession talks. Protests and clashes with police followed. Zelenskiy urged international action against Georgia's government.

Who is Chase Strangio? First transgender lawyer to argue before US supreme court December 04, 2024 at 01:45AM

Chase Strangio, a transgender attorney with the ACLU, will make history by arguing before the US Supreme Court in United States v Skrmetti, challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The case will determine if the law violates the Equal Protection Clause, with significant implications for civil rights and transgender youth across America.