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Covid-19 pushed many to return to Eastern European countries, such as Bulgaria, that had seen punishing declines in population. But the challenge is to keep them from leaving again.

The British socialite was accused of procuring underage girls for financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. After six days of deliberation, the jury found her guilty on five of six counts. (Image credit: Elizabeth Williams/AP)

(NEW YORK) — The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by the American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. The verdict capped a monthlong trial featuring sordid accounts of the sexual exploitation of girls

Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking a minor for Jeffrey Epstein and four other charge  CNN Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Former Jeffrey Epstein friend found guilty on 5 of 6 counts  Fox News Ghislaine Maxwell verdict watch: New jury deliberation details

The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of helping lure teenage girls to be sexually abused by the late Jeffrey Epstein.

An AP investigation found that despite new Defense Department guidelines on extremism, racism and discrimination remain an ongoing concern in the military.

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Gram Slattery, Brazil correspondent for Reuters, about the deadly flooding currently happening in the northeastern state of Bahia, Brazil.

In Hong Kong, authorities from the police’s national security department arrested half a dozen senior staff members, confiscated boxes and closed one of the last pro-democracy outlets, Stand News.

As Republicans increasingly accept former President Donald Trump’s version of the 2020 election, they’re trying to take over election operations in pivotal states.

Sarah Steck, 28, a “bright light” with a dark artistic style, among victims of Denver, Lakewood shooting spree  The Denver Post Denver Gunman Lyndon McLeod Spouted Violent Views Online for Years, Wrote ‘the Weak Better Buckle Up’  The Daily Beast Colorado shooting