A man is convicted in the killing of noted Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

Trial begins in the assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

A trial has opened against two former policemen accused in the 2018 killing of a Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

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Judge sentences 2 former cops to 79 and 59 years for the 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

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Rio courtroom may see belated measure of justice for murdered Marielle Franco

The high-profile city councillor was gunned down with her driver in 2018 – now two of her confessed killers go on trial. It was not even 10pm and the football match she was watching on TV had still ...

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Man convicted in 9/11-style plot to kill Americans

A man accused of being a Somalian terror group operative has been convicted of a 9/11-style plot to kill Americans, the Justice Department said Monday. The Justice Department said in a press ...

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Marielle Franco murder: ex-police jailed for decades over crime that shook Brazil

Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz sentenced to 78 and 59 years over 2018 murder of prominent Rio city councillor. Two former police officers who confessed to the murder of the Rio city councillor ...

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Brazil judge gives 2 former cops long sentences for the 2018 murder of leftist icon Marielle Franco

A judge has handed down long sentences to two former police officers for the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman Marielle Franco, an icon of Brazil’s political left whose killing ...

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Brazil judge gives 2 former cops long sentences for the 2018 murder of leftist icon Marielle Franco

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Des Moines man arrested after explosion damages vehicle in 'targeted attack'

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Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling

Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

N.C. judge argues for release of man convicted in murder of Michael Jordan's father

The North Carolina judge who presided over the 1996 murder trial over the killing Michael Jordan’s father petitioned the state’s parole commission to release one of the men convicted in the case.

Greek man convicted of causing disturbance by entering neighbors' properties to smell their shoes

A judge in northern Greece has imposed a suspended one-month prison sentence on a man convicted of disturbing his neighbors by repeatedly sneaking into their properties to smell their shoes

World - ABC News - October 17

Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.

A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.

50 Years After Killing, a Berlin Court Convicts a Stasi Officer of Murder

The court handed down a guilty verdict and a 10-year sentence to a former officer of East Germany’s dreaded secret police, in a case straight out of the Cold War.

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Owners of New Zealand volcano that erupted in 2019, killing 22, appeal conviction

The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand that erupted in 2019, killing 22 people, are appealing their company’s criminal conviction on safety breaches at the High Court in Auckland

World - ABC News - October 29

Texas man could be first person executed for murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome

A Texas man convicted of murder in the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter in what was linked to shaken baby syndrome is scheduled to be executed Thursday. However, several medical experts say ...

Texas Supreme Court blocks execution of man convicted in disputed "shaken baby syndrome" case

The Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his daughter based on a controversial diagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome." The case has drawn ...

Man jailed after dog killed younger brother

Wayne Stevens died from his injuries and the dog was shot dead by police officers.

Man raped and killed unconscious woman on park bench

A sexual predator raped and killed an unconscious woman on a west London park bench.

Apology issued to family of man killed in train crash

A friend of Mr Evans accused the British Transport Police of failing to support the family.

Montana man charged with murder in brutal campground killing

A suspect was charged with murder in the brutal slaying of a Montana man that was initially reported as a possible bear mauling

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200 Peñarol fans detained after clashes in Rio

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Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death

Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama

Hamas leader Sinwar was killed in my ruined house, Gaza man tells BBC

The Israeli military released drone footage it said showed Sinwar in a partially destroyed house before he was killed.

A man accused of threatening to kill Dem election officials will likely plead guilty

A man accused of making repeated threats to kill the top election officials in Colorado and Arizona as well as judges and federal law enforcement agents is expected to plead guilty in federal court ...

Man admits killing neighbor, allegedly made funeral pamphlet

Authorities say a former police officer for more than a decade in South Carolina has pleaded guilty to killing his neighbor.

Search underway for man accused of killing pregnant wife while on parole for murder

A search is underway for a Minnesota man who was recently paroled for murder after he was charged with killing his pregnant wife and linked to another shooting

Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog

Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death of Eliza Fletcher.

Woman pleads guilty in killing of man who was locked in trunk, stabbed with machete

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Gunmen working for a cartel shoot and kill an American man in Mexico

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Man who killed eagles and trafficked their parts faces sentencing Thursday

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Europe urgently needs a dose of Franco-German couples therapy

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Formula 1’s Franco Colapinto Is Being Compared to Lionel Messi. Will It Last?

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Rio Ferdinand: ‘Guidance was my mum’s passion, it’s her legacy as well’

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King's Australia visit ends on positive note

King Charles and Queen Camilla drew a warm reception from the crowds in Sydney's sunshine.

Mo Salah posts cryptic note on Liverpool future

Mohamed Salah has posted a cryptic message about his Liverpool future a day after scoring his team's winning goal against Brighton.

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John Grisham on the wrongfully convicted: "It's not that difficult to convict an innocent person"

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Latest in A man is convicted in the killing of noted Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

Trial begins in the assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

Judge sentences 2 former cops to 79 and 59 years for the 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

Rio courtroom may see belated measure of justice for murdered Marielle Franco

Man convicted in 9/11-style plot to kill Americans

Marielle Franco murder: ex-police jailed for decades over crime that shook Brazil

Brazil judge gives 2 former cops long sentences for the 2018 murder of leftist icon Marielle Franco

Brazil judge gives 2 former cops long sentences for the 2018 murder of leftist icon Marielle Franco

Des Moines man arrested after explosion damages vehicle in 'targeted attack'

Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling

N.C. judge argues for release of man convicted in murder of Michael Jordan's father

Greek man convicted of causing disturbance by entering neighbors' properties to smell their shoes

Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.

50 Years After Killing, a Berlin Court Convicts a Stasi Officer of Murder

Owners of New Zealand volcano that erupted in 2019, killing 22, appeal conviction

Texas man could be first person executed for murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome

Texas Supreme Court blocks execution of man convicted in disputed "shaken baby syndrome" case

Man jailed after dog killed younger brother

Man raped and killed unconscious woman on park bench

Apology issued to family of man killed in train crash

Montana man charged with murder in brutal campground killing

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200 Peñarol fans detained after clashes in Rio

Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death

Hamas leader Sinwar was killed in my ruined house, Gaza man tells BBC

A man accused of threatening to kill Dem election officials will likely plead guilty

Man admits killing neighbor, allegedly made funeral pamphlet

Search underway for man accused of killing pregnant wife while on parole for murder

Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog

Woman pleads guilty in killing of man who was locked in trunk, stabbed with machete

Gunmen working for a cartel shoot and kill an American man in Mexico

Man who killed eagles and trafficked their parts faces sentencing Thursday

Europe urgently needs a dose of Franco-German couples therapy

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King's Australia visit ends on positive note

Mo Salah posts cryptic note on Liverpool future

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