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Indiana puts man to death in state’s first execution in 15 years
Joseph Corcoran was convicted of killing four people in 1997 and lawyers says his mental health was not evaluated. An Indiana man convicted of killing four people including his brother and his ...The Guardian - 3h -
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‘A living hero’: Philippines welcomes back death row survivor Mary Jane Veloso
Supporters say her drug smuggling conviction embodies the deepest fears of families in a country that sends millions of workers abroad each year. After 14 years on death row in Indonesia, Mary Jane ...The Guardian - 10h -
Mother of Filipina who spent 15 years on death row in Indonesia calls for pardon
Mother of Mary Jane Veloso urges Philippine president to act so family can be reunited for Christmas, as daughter lands in Manila. The mother of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipino domestic helper who ...The Guardian - 12h -
Dad and stepmother who fled from U.K. to Pakistan after 10-year-old's death are sentenced to life in prison for murder
Dad and stepmother who fled from U.K. to Pakistan after 10-year-old's death are sentenced to life in prison for murderABC News - 1d -
Man City confirm fan death after 'medical incident'
A Manchester City fan passed away after a medical incident during Sunday's match against Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, the club has confirmed.ESPN - 1d -
Filipino death row prisoner to return home after 15 years in Indonesian jail
Mary Jane Veloso was sentenced to death after she was found guilty of drug trafficking in 2010. A Filipino migrant worker who has spent almost 15 years on death row in Indonesia is expected to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Jota salvages 10-man Liverpool draw vs. Fulham
Liverpool's Diogo Jota bagged a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a breathless 2-2 Premier League draw for the 10-man Reds at Anfield on Saturday, with Arne Slot's men twice roaring back from a goal ...ESPN - 3d -
Filipino woman on Indonesia death row recalls a stunning last minute reprieve and 'miracle' transfer
Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso knelt to pray when officers came to take her to an execution site in May 2015, just feet from her isolation cell on an Indonesian prison island, ...ABC News - 3d -
Trump reiterates immigration promises in Time Person of the Year interview
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to celebrate being recognized as Time's Person of the Year once again. In an interview with the ...CBS News - 5d -
Wife of Wisconsin man accused of faking his own death files for divorce
File says marriage ‘irretrievably broken’ as Emily Borgwardt, whose husband had fled to Europe, seeks custody of kids. The wife of the Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his own death and fled to ...The Guardian - 5d -
10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 3-week high after hotter-than-expected producer prices
Yields on one- through 30-year U.S. government debt finished higher on Thursday after the overall producer-price index for November came in above expectations, raising questions about whether ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Trump reportedly promises January 6 pardons ‘in the first hour’ of his presidency or sooner – US politics live
President-elect says in Time ‘person of the year’ interview that he plans to pardon most of the Capitol rioters; Biden says more pardons to come after mass clemency. Time magazine names Donald ...The Guardian - 5d -
"Porch pirates" steal billions in goods every year. Here's what you can do.
With thieves ever more brazen in stealing deliveries, one company is offering insurance to reimburse consumers.CBS News - 6d -
Man, 88, passes grade 8 piano with distinction, 67 years after taking grade 7
Ray Eveleigh says playing helps keep his brain active and wife and daughter encouraged him to go for grade 8. By the age of 88, most of us imagine our exam days are long over. But for Ray Eveleigh, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years
The 64-year-old joined the company in 2014 and has overseen a significant boost in sales.BBC News - 6d -
Inside the 10-year-old's life of violence and torture
The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Wisconsin man in police custody after allegedly faking his death
According to court records, Ryan Borgwardt, 45, was booked into the Green Lake County Jail late Tuesday afternoon.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
On Issue After Issue, Trump Promises the Moon. No Word on the Rocket.
The president-elect has made some of the most expansive campaign pledges in history. Some supporters fear that his bravado could undermine his ambitions.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Activists Call on Biden to Clear Death Row Before Trump Takes Office
The series of open letters from human rights activists and former corrections officials aligned with a larger push from Democrats for sweeping clemency action for those in prison.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Ex-Marine acquitted in chokehold death of homeless man on NY subway
The case sparked weeks of protests and reignited national debate over race, mental illness, and public safety in the US.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Pope Francis and advocates add to pleas for Biden to clear federal death row
Pope encourages prayers for people with death sentences as pressure grows for Biden to act before Trump takes office. Pope Francis has called for commutations for people on death row in the US, ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Behind Trump's promises on birthright citizenship, pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
President-elect Donald Trump sat down for his first interview since being elected for a second term in the White House. Trump mentioned his plans on birthright citizenship and potential pardons for ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Rivian’s stock soars 13% after it’s named a strong contender in EV market over next 10 years
Benchmark starts coverage with a buy rating and price target offering a 38% upside.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Donald Trump promises to pardon January 6 rioters on ‘day one’
President-elect says he will ‘act quickly’, claiming convicted Capitol rioters had been put through a ‘very nasty system’. In his first sit-down television news interview since winning a second ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
She Gave 56 Years of Her Life to Manchester United. After Her Death, the Club Paid Tribute.
David Beckham and other club icons sat by Kath Phipp’s bedside in her final weeks. By the end, there were many people knocking on her front door.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
2 Indianapolis police officers acquitted in death of man who was restrained
Two Indianapolis police officers charged in the death of a man who was stunned and restrained on the ground during a mental health crisis were acquitted Friday of manslaughter, officials said.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Man jailed for death of woman at "slapping therapy" workshop
Hongchi Xiao was convicted of manslaughter for failing to get medical help for Danielle Carr-Gomm as she howled in pain and frothed at the mouth during a workshop in 2016.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death at slap therapy workshop
An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of maladies has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop
An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of maladies has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Slapping therapist jailed after woman's death
Hongchi Xiao was charged after the death of Danielle Carr-Gomm at a workshop in 2016.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Indonesia agrees to repatriate Filipino woman who spent years on death row over drug trafficking
Indonesia and the Philippines signed a deal on Friday to repatriate a Filipino death-row drug convict, as the new administration of President Prabowo Subianto seeks to shore up diplomatic ties with ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Biden Team Considers Blanket Pardons Before Trump’s Promised ‘Retribution’
White House officials believe President-elect Donald J. Trump’s selection of partisan warriors for top law enforcement jobs indicates that he will pursue revenge against his perceived enemies.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Man charged over house explosion deaths
A man appears in court over the deaths of two people in a blast in Newcastle.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Man posing as a European noble admits stealing $6 million in AI Ponzi scheme
It was an investment that collapsed as dramatically as the Austro-Hungarian Empire.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Two drug arrests after Belfast nightclub death
Chloe Ferris, who was in her 20s, died at Lux in the early hours of Sunday morning.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Bowman to Biden: 'Pardon the 40 people who are on death row'
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) is urging President Biden to issue clemency to inmates on death row after the president signed a pardon for his son, Hunter, over the weekend. “Don‘t stop at Hunter ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Ex-paddleboard firm owner in court after deaths
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, is charged with gross negligence manslaughter after four people died.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
2- through 10-year yields finish higher after new Trump tariff threat
Most U.S. government debt sold off on Monday, lifting 2- and 10-year yields off their October lows, after a new tariff threat from President-elect Donald Trump reignited worries over inflation.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
