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Two Somali men sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping of American journalist
Two Somali men will spend 30 years in prison for the kidnapping of an American journalist, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said Tuesday. In a press release, the ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Man Arrested in Seattle Stabbings That Injured 5 in Chinatown
Five people were injured in attacks in the city’s Chinatown-International District on Friday, the police said.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
5 candidates of color who made history on Tuesday
Vice President Harris fell short of making history as the first woman — and first woman of color — to ascend to the presidency on Tuesday, but multiple other candidates of color did seal their ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Prisoner who lived in U.S. executed in Iran over disputed charges
Jamshid Shamahd was one of several Iranian dissidents abroad in recent years either tricked or kidnapped back to Iran.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Russia soldiers who massacred Ukraine family get life in prison
The case marks a rare example of Russia admitting to a crime committed by its troops in Ukraine.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Rockets' Sengun agrees to 5-year, $185M deal
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has agreed on a five-year, $185 million rookie extension, his agents told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
José Rubén Zamora Will Leave Prison After Nearly Two Years
The case against José Rubén Zamora became a sign of crumbling democracy in Guatemala and a symbol of threats against press freedom across Latin America.World - The New York Times - October 20 -
Bob's Burgers actor gets year in prison for US Capitol riots
Jay Johnston, a Hollywood actor, is one of the most high-profile people to be jailed for involvement in the 6 January 2021 riot.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Judge decides to release Young Thug from jail, though he could serve prison time if he violates the sentence's terms
Judge decides to release Young Thug from jail, though he could serve prison time if he violates the sentence's termsEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
Man who died in house explosion named
The man killed alongside a seven-year-old boy in the blast in Benwell is identified as Jason Laws.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Alabama man arrested in hack of SEC’s X account that sent bitcoin price skyrocketing
Prosecutors said Eric Council was part of a SIM-swapping scheme that granted him access to the SEC’s social-media account.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
An Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice ...Tech - ABC News - October 17 -
Man known as 'best smuggler' jailed for 17 years
Amanj Hasan Zada is jailed for running "a sophisticated enterprise" organising small boat crossings.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Man jailed for three years over Snapchat sextortion
Christopher Morrow pleaded guilty to trying to blackmail 16 women into sending him sexual videos.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Nebraska Supreme Court rules convicted felons who completed their sentences can vote
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that convicted felons who served their sentences are allowed to vote in the Nov. 5 election.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Ex-Oath Keeper who cooperated with government in Jan. 6 cases sentenced to probation
A former Oath Keeper who gave “extensive” assistance to federal prosecutors investigating members of the anti-government militia group in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack was on ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Bitcoin bulls eye $100,000 by year-end after Trump win. But watch for this catch.
Bitcoin’s rally to an all-time high on Wednesday could open the door for the crypto to reach as high as $100,000 by the end of the year, analysts said.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
'RHONJ' alum Dina Manzo's ex sentenced to 7 years for mob assault of her now-husband
Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of former 'RHONJ' star Dina Cantin (previously Dina Manzo), will serve seven years behind bars for hiring a mobster to assault the TV star's new beau.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16 -
Mexico’s ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years in US for taking cartel bribes
NEW YORK (AP) — The man once heralded as the architect of Mexico’s war on drug cartels was sentenced to more than 38 years in a U.S. prison on Wednesday for taking massive bribes to aid drug ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Tunisian commentator sentenced to two years under controversial anti-fake news law
A well-known Tunisian attorney and commentator is facing two years in prison for remarks she made about Tunisia and its treatment of migrants from sub-Saharan AfricaWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Judge sentences 2 former cops to 79 and 59 years for the 2018 killing 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 FrancoWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
‘Fat Leonard’ gets 15 years for plotting one of the US military’s biggest scandals
Leonard Francis also ordered to pay $20m restitution to the navy, after pleading guilty to bribery and fraud. Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Chawinga a lock for MVP, but who are coach, rookie of the year?
Who has starred in the NWSL this season? Jeff Kassouf weighs in with his picks for Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, and more.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Lebanon placed on global money-laundering ‘grey list’
Financial Action Task Force decision comes after political inaction and could complicate remittance paymentsBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
When Yankees Fans Take the Game Into Their Own Hands. Literally.
Two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium after trying to rip a ball out of a player’s glove. It was a striking example of “fan interference,” which is more common in baseball than in other sports.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31
