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World - ABC NewsIranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in US, executed in Iran over terror conviction
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces, has been executed in Iran1 hour ago -
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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.6 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who previously lived in the US, is executed in Iran over a terror conviction
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who previously lived in the US, is executed in Iran over a terror conviction10 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Our son lived in our basement ‘finding himself.’ We give him an allowance — and now he lives off gig work in a studio with his girlfriend. What can we do?
“He isn’t interested in further formal education.”7 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Medicare enrollment is often just one big sales pitch. Here’s where to get help.
Sales pitches are often biased, choices can be overwhelming and impartial help is not equally available to all.9 hours ago -
Politics - The HillShould we allow prisoners on death row to volunteer for execution?
A gruesome crime, a cruel penalty. Some might think justice was done. But was it?11 hours ago -
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Nnamdi Madubuike: Kudos to Browns, but we know who should have won
The Ravens trailed the Browns for much of Sunday's game in Cleveland, but it looked like they had done just enough to pull out a win when Derrick Henry scored a touchdown in the final minutes of ...16 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News'It's my car - why should an under-21 not be allowed in it?'
Planned limits on newly qualified drivers has sparked a debate - the BBC hears from both sides.3 days ago -
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Should we buy the preseason stretch 5? | The Big Number
On the very first episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh digs into the numbers with Dan Devine to find out if centers shooting 3s in the preseason will translate into the regular season and beyond.4 days ago -
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Texas lawmakers still working out specifics for death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was scheduled to testify before a panel of state lawmakers Monday, but that testimony was delayed. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on why.6 days ago -
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World - ABC NewsA Japanese police chief apologizes to a man acquitted after 50 years on death row
A Japanese police chief has apologized to Iwao Hakamada for his decades-long suffering because of a wrongful conviction that had kept him on death row decades until last month when he was acquitted ...October 21 -
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Texas death row inmate's testimony postponed
Death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony before a Texas House committee has been postponed over arguments about him appearing virtually from prison versus in person. The 57-year-old was ...October 21 -
Top stories - The New York TimesTexas House Postpones Testimony of Death Row Inmate in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson, whose execution was postponed last week, had been subpoenaed to appear before a committee of the State House. A juror from his trial says she now believes he is innocent.October 21 -
Politics - NBC NewsTexas death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony postponed at House committee hearing
A highly anticipated legislative hearing began Monday but without its key witness: a Texas inmate whose execution for his daughter's "shaken baby" death was narrowly averted last week.October 21 -
Politics - The HillDeath Row Records founder endorses Trump after clemency
Michael “Harry O” Harris, one of the founders of the legendary hip-hop label Death Row Records, endorsed former President Trump on Monday, according to The Washington Post. The former president ...October 21 -
World - ABC News'This is the beginning': 91-year-old sister of longest death row inmate sees hope in his acquittal
After helping lead the fight to free her younger brother from nearly a half-century on death row, Hideko Hakamada feels she and her brother are beginning a new chapter of their livesOctober 19 -
Top stories - The New York TimesRobert Roberson Execution on Hold in Texas Shaken Baby Case: What We Know
With his execution on hold, Robert Roberson is set to testify at a Texas House hearing about his conviction, which was based in part on a questionable diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.October 18 -
Top stories - BBC NewsWhat's next for Robert Roberson after dramatic death row reprieve?
A Monday hearing in Texas could determine whether Roberson receives an ultra-rare grant of clemency.October 18 -
Top stories - NBC NewsA death row inmate wrestled with guilt and addiction before his execution
ATMORE, Ala. — When Derrick Dearman entered Alabama’s execution chamber Thursday evening, he was the fifth man the state put to death this year.October 18 -
Top stories - The New York TimesLiam Payne’s Cause of Death, the 911 Call and More: What We Know
A hotel desk manager called 911 with concerns about Payne, the former One Direction singer, shortly before he fell from a third-floor balcony. The results of toxicology reports are pending.October 18 -
Top stories - BBC NewsWhat we know so far about Liam Payne's death
Authorities in Argentina have released some details about the events surrounding the singer's death.October 18 -
Top stories - ABC News'Shaken baby syndrome' execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision
Robert Roberson was sentenced to death based on the largely discredited "shaken baby syndrome" hypothesis.October 18 -
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Top stories - The New York TimesThe Death of Yahya Sinwar, and Execution Halted in Shaken Baby Case
Plus, closing time for Kmart.October 18 -
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Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death
Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."October 18 -
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Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in AlabamaOctober 17 -
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Texas execution is latest death penalty case to proceed despite doubts
A Travis County judge Thursday night granted a temporary restraining order, pausing the execution to allow Robert Roberson to testify at a Texas House hearing next week.October 17 -
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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
The hours leading to Liam Payne's death in Argentina: What we know
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Here's what we know about his death so far.October 17 -
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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 ...October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Aaron Rodgers on criticizing Mike Williams: We all should be held to a standard
After Monday night's loss to the Bills, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Mike Williams running the wrong route caused the crucial interception late in the fourth quarter.October 15 -
World - The Guardian‘There are certain things that we don’t allow to be sold’: why vote buying in the US is illegal
Richard Hasen, a professor specializing in election law, on groceries, Elon Musk’s petition and Cards Against Humanity. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered a $47 payment to people who refer ...October 15 -
World - The GuardianCanadian police accuse Indian diplomats of ‘criminal’ activities including homicides
Accusations made hours after both countries expel senior diplomats in escalating row over killing of Sikh activist. Canadian police accused Indian diplomats and consular staff of “clandestine” and ...October 14 -
Sports - CBS SportsEmotional Nick Sirianni addresses Eagles slow starts: 'We didn't execute, didn't call enough good plays'
The Eagles offense does not have a first quarter point this seasonOctober 14
