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Why thousands convert to Islam in prison each year
For the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she explores why Islam is rapidly growing behind bars, with tens of thousands of U.S. inmates ...CBS News - 3d -
The ‘S.N.L.’ Hosts Who Give 110%
A look back at the pro athletes who have tested their fortitude at 30 Rock. “Sometimes it’s a train wreck,” a producer said. Or an incredible surprise.The New York Times - 2d -
Neighbours cancelled for second time as Amazon backs out
Long-running Australian soap will be ‘resting’ from December, after streaming giant withdraws from production. Neighbours: the 10 best memories, from Scott and Charlene to Madge’s ghost The ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Archaeologists may have found pharaoh's second tomb
The potential find comes just days after the announcement of the discovery of King Thutmose II's tomb.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Trump picks rightwing podcaster as FBI’s second-in-command
Dan Bongino among online influencers who supported US president’s conspiracy theories and re-election bidFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave
A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.BBC News - 4d -
Christopher Bell rallies for second straight NASCAR victory
Christopher Bell, who posted a victory in overtime in Atlanta a week ago, passed Kyle Busch with five laps to go, then held off Daytona 500 winner William Byron to win NASCAR's first road course ...ESPN - 20h -
‘Terrorist’ Attack at Market in France Leaves One Dead
The suspect, an Algerian national who was on France’s terrorist watch list, was arrested.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Germany’s election leaves its industrial champions dangling
The deciding vote on where valuations go next will be cast on the other side of the AtlanticFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Power outage leaves most of Chile in darkness for hours
A sweeping power blackout left most of Chile in darkness for several hoursABC News - 6d -
GPs accused of leaving bills unpaid and patients in danger
GP firm says it is "committed to delivering the highest standards of care" in wake of criticism.BBC News - 6d -
Trump-Zelenskyy clash leaves Ukrainians reeling
Frontline fighters, citizens and politicians fear Kyiv faces most perilous phase of warFinancial Times - 2d -
Australian 'fiasco' ferry ordered to leave Edinburgh
The Spirit of Tasmania IV has been docked in Leith due to issues at the Tasmanian port.BBC News - 1d -
Zelensky, Seeking a Diplomatic Victory With Trump, Leaves With a Debacle
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had hoped to secure U.S. support in any cease-fire talks with Russia. Instead, his curdled relationship with President Trump was revealed in the Oval Office.The New York Times - 1d -
Here's Everything Leaving Game Pass Soon
Another month has started and that means more games are leaving Game Pass in two weeks. While Microsoft hasn't yet officially announced these upcoming departures, they can be seen in the service's ...GameSpot - 17h -
Unfamiliar faces: who has a chance to shine for Australia at Champions Trophy? | Martin Pegan
Six players with minimal international experience are at the tournament in Pakistan and can expect to play a role . Fewer than three months have passed since Australia’s Test team was seen to be in ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. boosts NBA Defensive Player of the Year chances with game-saving block
Jackson blocked Paolo Banchero's leaner as time expired to save the Grizzlies' win over the Magic.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Chance encounter helps 103-year-old woman finish her bucket list
At 103 years old, you might expect Dorothy Smith to be taking it easy. But a chance encounter with YouTube influencers helped the centenarian complete the last item on her bucket list: Travel to ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
'Gruesome sell-out or a chance to lead': What will happen when Starmer visits Trump?
What could happen when Sir Keir Starmer visits the White House next Thursday?BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Supreme Court turns down chance to claw back abortion clinic buffer zones
The Supreme Court turned down an opportunity to overturn its precedent permitting buffer zones around abortion clinics over the objections of two of the court’s leading conservatives. In two ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Forget the pundits — here's what ought to win. And what should have gotten a chance
Some contenders seem to have their Academy Awards all sewn up, but in a perfect world, we'd rather it have gone this way — with several other titles in the mix.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: 10 one-hit wonders and their chances of repeating the feat
Can you trust these surprising 2024 performers to do it again?CBS Sports - 3d -
The original transfer portal, junior colleges face their own 'last chance' amid football's sweeping changes
Hamstrung by funding and a growing distance from the NCAA, JUCOs may need to get creative to surviveCBS Sports - 3d -
Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate
Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
10 former prison guards charged in death of inmate Robert Brooks
Ten former prison guards have been indicted in the killing of Robert Brooks, a prisoner who was incarcerated at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Missing Australian member of Islamic State found alive in Syrian prison
Exclusive: Mustafa Hajj-Obeid, who left Australia in 2015, is being held in Panorama prison, a detention centre for accused IS members run by the SDF. An Australian member of Islamic State who was ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush
Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
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Israel Delays Prisoner Release After Hamas Frees 6 Hostages
Israel was supposed to release 620 Palestinian prisoners soon after the hostages were handed over. Officials gave no reason for the delay.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
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Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners after 6 hostages freed
The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was delayed for several hours and was meant to occur after six Israeli hostages were released on Saturday.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Hamas Frees 6 Hostages as Israel Delays Palestinian Prisoner Release
The six Israelis were the last living captives set to be released in the first phase of the cease-fire. The agreement, strained for weeks, has an uncertain future.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Israel indefinitely delays Palestinian prisoner release as hostages freed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the prisoners won't be freed until the next release of hostages is guaranteed.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Israel delays release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners after hostages freed
Israel delayed the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday after six hostages were freed that afternoon. Military vehicles that typically move in advance of the buses carrying ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Fugitive known as "The Fly" caught months after deadly prison escape
Two guards were killed when armed assailants helped Mohamed Amra escape from a prison convoy last May, prompting a high-profile search.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers’ Strike Continues
The 61-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at Auburn Correctional Facility, one of dozens of state prisons where corrections officers have walked off the job over working conditions.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
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Hamas says no Gaza ceasefire talks unless Israel releases prisoners
Israel postponed the release of 600 Palestinians, accusing Hamas of "humiliating" hostage handovers.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Saudi Arabia quietly steps up releases of political prisoners
Rights groups say conservative and liberal critics of the kingdom are among dozens freed in recent weeksFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Forgotten by the west, Syria’s IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilises
Kurdish officials warn that Islamic State threat is greater than ever in the vacuum left from Syrian regime’s collapse. With each gust of wind came a wave of body odour, the stench of two-dozen men ...The Guardian - Feb. 25
