Depp's lawyers urge judge to leave jury verdict intact

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Lawyers for Johnny Depp are urging a Virginia judge to leave his $10 million defamation judgment intact after attorneys for his ex-wife, Amber Heard, asked the judge to set aside the verdict on multiple grounds, including an apparent…

Pope: I wouldn't live in Vatican or Argentina if I retire

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis said he would not live in the Vatican or return to his native Argentina if and when he ever retires, but would instead like to find a church in Rome where he could continue hearing confessions. “I’m…

Ada Limón is named the 24th poet laureate of the U.S.

Award-winning poet Ada Limón is making history: The Library of Congress announced Tuesday that it has named her the 24th poet laureate of the U.S. As Limón takes up the storied position this fall and travels around the country, she intends to…

Sex offenders will be treated with chemical castration in Thailand

Sex offenders will be treated with chemical castration in Thailand after lawmakers approved procedure Criminals at risk of reoffending will be offered the choice of chemical castration Undergoing the procedure allows for a reduced prison sentence Poland, South Korea, Russia and Estonia…

Ukraine reports striking Russian ammunition depot in south

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday that their forces targeted a Russian ammunition depot in southern Ukraine overnight, resulting in a massive explosion captured on social media. The Ukrainian military’s southern command said a rocket strike targeted the depot in…