Clemency bid rejected for Texas man set to be first executed in U.S. for 'shaken baby' death
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Texas man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case awaits clemency ruling
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied a request for clemency for a man who this week could be the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of ...2 hours ago -
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A look into the shaken baby syndrome case that landed a Texas man on death row
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied requests to halt the upcoming execution of 57-year-old Robert Robertson, who was convicted in a controversial 2002 shaken baby syndrome case. He is ...5 hours ago -
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After toddler’s death, man sentenced to 45 years for trafficking fentanyl from Bronx day care
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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 ...5 hours ago -
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What to know about shaken baby syndrome as a Texas man could be first in US executed over it
A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. under a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome7 hours ago -
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'Shaken baby' death row inmate Robert Roberson files stay of execution with SCOTUS
Robert Roberson, who was sentenced to death based on the largely discredited "shaken baby syndrome" hypothesis, has filed a stay of execution with the Supreme Court.7 hours ago -
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Special counsel urges judge to reject Trump's bid to toss Jan. 6 obstruction charges
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Stern U.S. letter prompts Israel to allow first aid into northern Gaza this month. Will it last?
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WATCH: Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes baby tiger
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Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz
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Texas board denies clemency for Robert Roberson, set to be executed in shaken baby syndrome case
Robertson's lawyers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution.10 hours ago -
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Victor Wembanyama sues Texas man over unauthorized use of NIL to sell merchandise
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Clemency bid rejected for Texas man set to be first executed in U.S. for 'shaken baby' death
A Texas board rejected recommending clemency for a condemned man who would be the first in the nation to be executed for a case of “shaken baby syndrome.”10 hours ago -
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Lucy Letby gave baby morphine overdose years before first murder, inquiry hears
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SpaceX sues California regulators over rejected launches, claiming political bias
SpaceX filed a lawsuit against a California commission Tuesday, accusing members of political bias after they rejected the aerospace company’s request to allow more rocket launches from an air base ...12 hours ago - California -
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Imran Khan uni chancellor bid rejected, says adviser
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Advent International prepares takeover bid for Tate & Lyle
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Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested
Philip Esformes, whose 20-year prison sentence for a massive, $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scheme was commuted in 2020 by then-President Donald Trump, was arrested over the weekend in Florida on ...14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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ASML just gave us a first glimpse into how U.S. chip export curbs will dent its China sales
ASML on Tuesday offered the first glimpse into how U.S. restrictions on exports of its advanced chip manufacturing tools to China will impact its sales in the Asian country.14 hours ago - China -
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Owners approve Brady's bid to buy into Raiders
Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Raiders was approved by NFL team owners Tuesday.Yesterday - NFL -
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Judge upholds execution warrant in 'shaken baby' case
A judge in Texas denied a motion by lawyers for Robert Roberson to throw out the execution warrant against him. Roberson is scheduled to be executed Thursday and would be the first person put to ...Yesterday -
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Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested
Donald Trump commuted the 20-year prison sentence of Philip Esformes, convicted of a massive Medicare fraud, during the then-president's final weeks in office.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Steelers QB Russell Wilson will reportedly get first-team reps, setting him up for Week 7 debut vs. Jets
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Kenya's High Court rejects move to stop deputy president's impeachment debate
Kenya’s High Court has rejected an application by the deputy president’s lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after parliament voted to remove him from office ...Yesterday -
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Troops blamed for deaths of nurse, girl near Mexico-U.S. border
The shooting deaths, if confirmed, would mark the second time in two weeks that Mexican military forces have killed civilians.Yesterday -
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No QB controversy here: Why sticking with Quinn Ewers over Arch Manning was right move for Texas vs. Oklahoma
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Man falls to his death after getting stunned by Utah state trooper
A man fell to his death after he was stunned by a Utah state trooper Sunday, the Utah Department of Public Safety said.2 days ago -
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Man falls to his death from bridge in Spain while making online content
Authorities in Spain say a Briton plunged to his death after climbing the Castilla-La Mancha Bridge, an illegal stunt frequently attempted by social media content creators.2 days ago -
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Mulberry's Majority Shareholder Rejects Sweetened Bid From Frasers
The British luxury brand’s majority shareholder declined a sweetened offer from Frasers Group to take full ownership for $94.1 million.2 days ago -
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Vial with nerve agent that killed woman contained enough to kill thousands
The lead counsel for a public inquiry into the 2018 death of a British woman poisoned by a Soviet-developed nerve agent says there was enough poison in the vial she unwittingly opened to kill ...2 days ago -
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In Texas, Execution Looms Despite Questions in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson could be the first person put to death in connection with shaken baby syndrome. The state’s highest criminal court ruled in another case that the science had changed.2 days ago -
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Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat
Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck.3 days ago -
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Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Results
Sunday at Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas Final finish order: TOP FUEL: 1. Justin Ashley; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Tony Schumacher; 4. Steve Torrence; 5. Shawn Reed; 6. Brittany Force; 7. ...3 days ago - Texas -
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Why mature executives return to study for an EMBA
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Born into war: Babies are an unstoppable force in Gaza
At Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, around 30 to 40 babies are born each day in the region’s sole maternity ward. Islam Al-Qanou arrived at the hospital nine months pregnant and completely alone. ...October 4