Labor Department puts spotlight on child labor in slaughterhouses with 3 settlements this week
OMAHA, Neb. — The problem of kids working in dangerous slaughterhouses continues to be a…
Perdue agrees to pay $4 million after children worked hazardous jobs, Labor Department says
ACCOMAC, Va. — Perdue Farms will pay $4 million in restitution after it employed children in…
In his first 2025 catechism lesson, Pope says anyone who exploits or abuses a child answers to God
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Wednesday denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses…
Takeaways from AP's report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
NASARAWA, Nigeria — Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and…
Zimbabwe court rules against law that denies abortion to marital rape victims and girls below 18
HARARE, Zimbabwe — A law prohibiting abortion services for women raped by their husbands and…
Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant
MINNEAPOLIS — Smithfield Foods, one of the nation’s largest meat processors, has agreed to…
Deaths of 10 newborns shake millions' trust in Turkey's health care system
ANKARA, Turkey — The mother thought her baby looked healthy when he was born 1.5 months early…
More women are charged with pregnancy-related crimes since Roe's end, study finds
It became more common for authorities to charge women with crimes related to their pregnancies after…
Hunter discovers remains of missing 3-year-old Wisconsin boy
TWO RIVERS, Wis. — A hunter in northeastern Wisconsin discovered the skeletal remains of a…