Texas man exonerated after spending nearly 34 years in prison for wrongful conviction
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Man in court after more than £300k seized in car chase
Police say the car reached a top speed of 109mph before it was stopped from crossing the border52 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Tupperware Brands files for bankruptcy after years of weak sales
Tupperware Brands, the iconic food-storage company known for its resealable plastic containers and pioneering direct-to-consumer sales, has filed for bankruptcy after years struggling with weak sales.3 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.3 hours ago - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Scotland's wrong and winding road that never was
Almost five miles long, the road up one of Scotland's highest mountains would have had 14 hairpins.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Arch Manning Could Have Left Texas. But It Made More Sense to Stay.
Despite being the backup quarterback, Manning’s commitment to the Longhorns never wavered.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Brock Purdy’s Detractors Are Lining Up. It’s Time to Prove Them Wrong.
As San Francisco’s injuries pile up, the quarterback needs to lead his team through this rough patch, a columnist for The Athletic writes.7 hours ago -
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Man died after being handcuffed, pinned to floor during seizure in Indiana, family says
An investigation is now under way into the handling of Rhyker Earl's medical emergency.8 hours ago -
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2-year-old who walked out of her family home after bedtime killed in car accident
Police in Michigan are investigating after a car hit and killed a toddler who appeared to have left her home after being put to bed on Friday.10 hours ago -
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Home Depot to pay nearly $2 million to settle suit alleging it overcharged shoppers
SAN DIEGO — The Home Depot agreed to a nearly $2 million settlement in a case that alleged it overcharged customers, charging more for items at checkout than the items' advertised prices.10 hours ago -
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Virginia husband indicted in killing of his wife and another man nearly 1 year after au pair is charged
A Virginia man was indicted in the killing last year of his wife and another man, officials said Monday, nearly a year after the couple’s au pair was charged in connection with the double homicide.10 hours ago -
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Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution
A group of Texas lawmakers urge Gov. Abbott, state board to halt an execution.14 hours ago -
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, ...15 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Rutgers President Announces Resignation After a Year Rocked by Protests
Jonathan Holloway was Rutgers’ first Black president. He helped the university grow but also faced criticism and questioning in Congress over pro-Palestinian encampments on campus.15 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.17 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lucas Raymond Discusses Contract Negotiations After Signing 8-Year Deal
Lucas Raymond wanted a long-term contract with the Red Wings, and he got his wish. Here's what he had to say about the negotiation process.17 hours ago -
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. ...18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Ghislaine Maxwell loses appeal against sex trafficking conviction
Appeals court upholds former British socialite’s conviction over helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teen girls. A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the sex trafficking conviction of the ...19 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Could the Twins blow their playoff spot? How it's all going wrong for Minnesota as wild-card race tightens
The Twins currently hold a 1 1/2-game lead over the Tigers for a postseason berth19 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...20 hours ago -
ABC News - World
US court upholds British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction
A U.S. court on Tuesday upheld disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on sex trafficking charges for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls21 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
What went wrong with the Rangers? From World Series champions to threatening a losing record in one season
The Rangers are likely to finish in third place in the AL West after taking home a ring in 202321 hours ago -
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Appeals court upholds sex crimes conviction of Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell
A federal appeals court in New York has upheld the sex crimes conviction of longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.21 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
More than 140 Post Office convictions could be quashed in Scotland
Sub-postmasters across the UK were wrongly accused of crimes such as theft or fraud on the basis of a faulty IT system.21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Florida, Texas 'increasingly in play,' but Senate Dems not ready to spend more yet
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), indicated the party is not yet committed to devoting financial resources to Texas or Florida despite its ...22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘I was really desperate’: Giancarlo Esposito on Gus Fring, Sesame Street – and how he nearly hired a hitman
His Breaking Bad role may have brought him worldwide fame, but at one point the actor nearly paid someone to kill him – so his family could get the insurance money. Giancarlo Esposito is used to ...22 hours ago -
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'I am a rapist' admits man accused of drugging and abusing wife for 10 years
Dominique Pelicot, 71, is accused of drugging his wife Gisèle to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...Yesterday -
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Texas's Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group
Texas officials designated a Venezuelan gang as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from prisons in Latin America.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
White Sox on 3-game winning streak for first time in nearly 3 months after beating Angels 8-4
Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 for their first three-game winning streak in nearly ...Yesterday - MLB -
Wired - Tech
Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
From 5-7 to No. 1: How Texas transformed into college football's top team in four years under Steve Sarkisian
Steve Sarkisian just a few years removed from the worst debut season of any Texas head coach since World War II. Now? The Longhorns are finally -- for now -- the toast of college football.Yesterday - College Football -
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Autistic boy's parents spend £60 a day on taxis
Father Matthew accuses Birmingham City Council of "punishing the most vulnerable children".Yesterday -
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 crimeYesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Investigators still searching for cause of Texas pipeline explosion
A pipeline exploded about 25 miles southeast of Houston, Texas, on Monday. Surrounding neighborhoods were evacuated and nearby schools were told to shelter in place. CBS News correspondent Janet ...Yesterday -
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Authorities say armed suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt hid along golf course for nearly 12 hours
New police body camera video shows the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump, 58-year-old Ryan Routh, as he was arrested Sunday in Florida. In court documents, ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Texas natural gas pipeline explodes into flames
A liquid natural gas pipeline has been burning for hours after exploding and shooting flames high into the air, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in the city of Deer Park, Texas. ...Yesterday -