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China has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in Thailand
BEIJING — A senior executive for Volkswagen in China has been deported for allegedly using cocaine…
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
LONDON — Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster took their case for compensation to a UK…
Arkansas Supreme Court upholds wording of ballot measure that would revoke planned casino’s license
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the wording of a ballot…
Former porn shop worker wants defamation lawsuit by North Carolina lieutenant governor dismissed
RALEIGH, N.C. — A former porn shop worker who was accused by North Carolina Lt. Gov.…
Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in government graft crackdown
HANOI, Vietnam — A Vietnamese real estate tycoon was convicted Thursday of fraudulently obtaining property worth…
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule Wednesday that will require businesses to make it…
Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming series
NEW YORK — Hunter Biden has revived a lawsuit that accuses Fox News of illegally publishing…
Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused…
Arkansas Supreme Court rejects challenge to ballot measure that would revoke casino license
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday rejected part of a lawsuit challenging…