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Inmates stab correctional officers at a Massachusetts prison
A spokesperson says two correctional officers were stabbed by inmates and three others were injured at a Massachusetts maximum security prison10 minutes ago -
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Some prisoners released early without being tagged
Some offenders released last week were not electronically tagged as they should have been, raising the risk of reoffending.36 minutes ago -
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Officers stabbed, injured in Massachussetts prison
One correctional officer was stabbed 12 times and four others were also injured inside the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center, according to officials. CBS News Boston's Beth Germano has more.46 minutes ago -
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Attempted prison escape in Honduras leaves 2 inmates dead and 3 injured
Authorities in Honduras say that an attempted prisonbreak left two inmates dead and three injured1 hour ago -
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Former CIA officer gets 30 years in prison for assaulting dozens of women
A former CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years in prison for heinous crimes against more than two dozen women around the world. Some of Brian Jeffrey Raymond's victims appeared in court for his ...1 hour ago -
ABC News - World
A Tunisian presidential candidate sentenced to 20 months vows to campaign from prison
A candidate for president in Tunisia has been sentenced to 20 months in prison on election fraud charges that his attorney decried as politically motivated3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Republican governors launch effort to fight clean energy mandates
Ten Republican governors this week announced a coalition aimed at reducing regulations around energy production and opposing renewable energy mandates. The organization, the Governors Coalition for ...3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Menendez friends urge judge to weigh ex-senator's public service in sentencing
Friends of former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) asked the judge overseeing his federal corruption case to weigh his decades of public service when deciding his sentence next month. In letters to U.S. ...4 hours ago -
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How to watch NFL football for free in Week 3
Fubo is offering big savings on streaming the NFL this season. You can even watch the best games of Week 3 for free.5 hours ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Biden kicks off effort to cement legacy, starting with work on internet access
President Biden is making a push to highlight his agenda in the final months of his presidency, kicking off a series involving conversations with voters by focusing on his work to expand access to ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Wired - Tech
Laura Loomer: The ‘Free Spirit’ Whispering in Trump’s Ear
Is Laura Loomer a mirror for Trump’s worst tendencies, or is she fueling them?6 hours ago -
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Jailed Cuban dissident leader wins Norwegian human rights award
The Rafto prize was given to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara for his “fearless opposition to authoritarianism through art.”6 hours ago -
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300 corals taken to Texas from Florida as part of effort to save the species
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration.9 hours ago - Florida -
The Guardian - World
Starmer’s free tickets for Arsenal and Taylor Swift part of job, says minister
Business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, defends PM over gifts he has received since becoming Labour leader. UK politics live – latest updates . Keir Starmer’s attendance at Arsenal football ...9 hours ago -
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Python grabs Thai woman, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed
A 64-year-old woman was preparing to do her evening dishes at her home outside Bangkok when she felt a sharp pain in her thigh and looked down to see a huge python taking hold of her10 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer faces backlash over early failure to disclose £16,200 in donor-funded clothing
The then opposition leader did not originally specify nature of donation from Waheed Alli11 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Pavel Kushnir Dies in a Russian Prison
Among the hundreds of Russians jailed for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the death of Pavel Kushnir in detention has transformed him into an antiwar symbol.Yesterday - Russia -
Inc. - Business
Prosecutors Urge Leniency for FTX's Ellison, Citing Cooperation in Fraud Case
Sam Bankman-Fried's former girlfriend provided key testimony in the massive cryptocurrency fraud case.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
New partnership unveiled touting White House efforts in Black, Latino communities
Black and Latino voting organizations have teamed up for a new campaign touting the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to support the two communities over the last three years. The Voto Latino ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza urges more efforts to free political prisoners
Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza called it “a miracle” that he was freed from a Russian prison in an unprecedented prisoner exchange this summer, and said it should encourage ongoing ...Yesterday - Russia -
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Last-ditch efforts seek to halt Missouri execution of Marcellus Williams
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court a ruling upholding Marcellus Williams' conviction and sentence.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Westminster’s big two and the new race for political space
The UK’s duopoly of Labour and Conservatives has never looked more vulnerableYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Here's What the Fearless Fund Settlement Means for DEI Efforts Nationwide
Fearless Fund's year-plus-long fight against an anti-DEI lawsuit is over -- and its grant program for Black women entrepreneurs has ceased. Here's what that could mean for the DEI landscape.Yesterday -
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Financial Times - World
Tax threat and negativity undermine investment efforts, business leaders warn
Industry executives air concerns over prime minister and chancellor’s gloomy comments about public financesYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: Task force on Trump assassination attempts will probe second effort
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said a task force assembled to review the assassination attempt against former President Trump will be expanded to include a second incident from over the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Musk Vows Legal Action After FAA Urges Fines Against SpaceX
The rocket company’s CEO accuses the Federal Aviation Administration of “regulatory overreach” after the agency alleges the company violated launch regulations.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
The Guardian - World
John Grisham on death row prisoner: ‘Texas is about to execute innocent man’
‘There was no crime,’ says author about Robert Roberson who was convicted of murder based on discredited science. The bestselling writer John Grisham has joined scores of bipartisan politicians, ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Prosecutors seeking to keep Sean Combs in prison ahead of trial
Federal prosecutors are urging a Manhattan court to keep defendant Sean “Diddy” Combs in detention ahead of his trial, calling him a flight risk and a “significant risk” to obstruction of justice. ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
12 Democrats urge quick approval for new gas exports for Ukraine
A dozen Democrats are urging the Biden administration to quickly approve new projects that can ship natural gas to Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe. In a new letter sent Friday but ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
Inc. - Business
Workplace Gender Parity Efforts Are Stalled or in Retreat, Survey Says
The 10th annual Women in the Workforce study warns that past progress that put more women in C-suite jobs may be lost through unequal treatment at lower managerial levels.2 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Blackhawks, Bulls, White Sox Take to Free Airwaves With CHSN
Chicago sports fans don’t have to pay a cable company to watch Connor Bedard anymore, and there will be no charge to see the Bulls or White Sox on TV, either. The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) ...3 days ago