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Israel defends itself at the U.N.'s top court against allegations of genocide

Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel defended its war in Gaza at the United Nations' highest court Friday.

Chelsea Manning leaves the Albert V. Bryan U.S. District Courthouse in northern Virginia in March. A top official with the United Nations says that her punishment for refusing to testify amounts to torture.

Jailing And Fining Chelsea Manning Constitutes Torture, Top U.N. Official Says

Nils Melzer, the United Nations special rapporteur on torture, says detaining and fining Manning with the aim of coercing her to testify runs afoul of U.S. international human rights obligations.

A fan waves the Finnish flag during the Nordic World Ski Championships last year. Finland is No. 1 on the annual World Happiness Report, released Wednesday.

Life's Nice In The Nordic Ice: Finland, Neighbors Top U.N. Happiness Index

The Finns took No. 1 on the annual World Happiness Report, while perennial leaders Norway and Denmark weren't far behind. Meanwhile, the study devoted a chapter to the decline of happiness in the U.S.

British Airways CEO Alex Cruz says the carrier will reimburse any customer who loses money due to the data breach.

British Airways Says Customers' Financial Data Was Hacked In 380,000 Transactions

"The stolen data did not include travel or passport details," the airline said. But hackers were able to access customers' names, email addresses and credit card information.

British R&B singer Mahalia. Her debut full-length <em>Love and Compromise </em>is on our shortlist for the best new albums out on Sep. 6.

New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out Sep. 6

Our list of the best albums out this week includes The Highwomen's self-titled release, R&B singer Mahalia's remarkable Love and Compromise, new Frankie Cosmos, MUNA, Lower Dens and more.

<em>Cuz I Love You,</em> from the singer Lizzo,<em> </em>is on our short list of the best albums out April 19.

New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums Out April 19

Our list of the best albums out this week includes Lizzo's long-awaited debut, the rousing, infectious anthems of Johnnyswim, new music from The Tallest Man On Earth, Loyle Carner and more.

South Carolina's top court hears arguments on 6-week abortion ban

South Carolina is the latest state to debate a six-week abortion ban. The state's Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday.

Two top Georgia election officials will appear at the next Jan. 6 hearing

Georgia looms large in politics — both in the ongoing Jan. 6 committee's work, and in upcoming elections.

Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., holds a piece of glass that he carries with him as members share their recollections on Jan. 6, 2022 — the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection. Kildee found the piece of glass following the 2021 attack on the Capitol.

Democrats say voters are watching the Jan. 6 hearings, but it's not their top issue

Voters are more concerned with inflation, according to Democrats in competitive races who are trying to gauge how the hearings will affect November's midterms.

Voters In 6 Key States Say Preexisting Health Conditions Are Top Concern

If President Trump wins reelection and a lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans with preexisting health conditions could lose access to health insurance or pay much more.

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