'FBI fugitive' claims he is 'coughing up blood' in prison

‘FBI fugitive’ who ‘faked his own death and fled to Scotland to avoid rape charge in the US’ claims he is ‘coughing up blood’ in prison Man claimed name is Arthur Knight but US prosecutors say he is Nicholas Rossi  The alleged…

Self-driving cars get green light to hit roads next year

Self-driving cars get green light to hit roads next year with £100million pledge to speed up rollout Vehicles with self-driving features may be used on motorways in 2023  Ministers want to speed up law change to allow technology to be used sooner…

Justice Dept.: 3 men charged in Whitey Bulger's killing

BOSTON (AP) — Three men, including a Mafia hitman, have been charged in the killing of notorious Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger in a West Virginia prison, the Justice Department said Thursday. The charges against Fotios “Freddy” Geas, Paul J. DeCologero…

Three inmates indicted over the death of James 'Whitey' Bulger

BREAKING NEWS: Three inmates are indicted over the death of Boston Irish mob boss James ‘Whitey’ Bulger: Two charged with striking 89-year-old in the head while third man lied to agents over killing in West Virginia jail Fotios Geas, 55, Paul J….

Arrivals hit 5,000 as Albania dominates Channel crossings this year

Security fears over Albania boat surge: Arrivals hit 5,000 for the year so far as nation dominates Channel crossings… and crooks are now recruiting ‘cleanskins’ with not criminal record to join UK operations More than 5,000 Albanians have crossed the English Channel…

McConnell says Republicans may not win Senate control, citing ‘candidate quality’

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday downplayed expectations of Republicans capturing control of the Senate in the fall elections, describing “candidate quality” as an important factor. “I think there’s probably a greater likelihood the House flips than the Senate….

Brain-eating amoeba suspected in second Midwest death

OMAHA, Neb. — A child likely died from a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in an eastern Nebraska river, health officials said, making it the second such probable death in the Midwest this summer and raising the question…

Wildfires in Algeria kill dozens, including family of five

Algiers: Wildfires raging in the forests of eastern Algeria have killed at least 37 people and wounded 161 others, the civil protection department of the North African country said. Most of the victims were reported in the wilaya, or region, of El…