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True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good
In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own childrenEntertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago -
The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser
Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Movie Review: A musical, pulpy crime thriller, ‘Emilia Pérez’ swings for the fences
There's a lot going on in Jacques Audiard's “Emilia Pérez."Entertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
The Room Next Door review – Almodóvar’s stylish end-of-life drama feels emotionally empty
Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore seem constrained in the Spanish director’s uneasy first English-language film, winner of this year’s Venice Golden Lion prize. The latest film from Spanish director ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Movie Review: Steve McQueen's WWII drama 'Blitz' is more unconventional than it appears
Steve McQueen's “Blitz” feels stuck between a conventional war drama and something more adventurous and probingEntertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
Harris Sharpens her Message on Trump
Also, the U.S. said North Korea sent troops to aid Russia. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Harris sharpens her campaign attacks against Trump
Vice President Harris’ campaign said that she did not attend the Al Smith charity dinner because the focus is on campaigning in crucial battleground states ahead of the election. NBC News’ Allie ...Politics - NBC News - October 18 -
Fields aflame and a ruined school: the Ian Parry photojournalism grant 2024 – in pictures
A look at the work of the recipients of the 2024 Ian Parry photojournalism grant (IPPG), which supports young and emerging photographers. This year’s winner is Iva Sidash, from Ukraine. Ximena ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Ian Bohen on what to expect from the second half of "Yellowstone" season 5
Ian Bohen, who plays Ryan on the hit show "Yellowstone," joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about the second half of the series' fifth seasonTop stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Risk of vigilantes as justice system ‘on the brink’, warns Law Society head
Danger that people in England and Wales take matters ‘into their own hands’, says Richard AtkinsonBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears
Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal . Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
SEC picks, odds in Week 8: Georgia's clash with Texas draws spotlight, Alabama must sharpen up vs. Tennessee
It's time for another top-five game in the SEC, where must-see showdowns have become the normSports - CBS Sports - October 16 -
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Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election
PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
The latest intel on the Timberwolves' ownership drama -- and the battle that looms
With arbitration set to begin Monday, here's the latest on Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore -- and the battle for the multibillion-dollar franchise.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Statistical controversy is no crime
Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Ian Hamilton injury update: Yankees replace reliever with Mark Leiter Jr. on ALCS roster vs. Guardians
Hamilton tweaked his left calf covering first base in Game 3 on ThursdaySports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
Injured Yankees reliever Ian Hamilton replaced on ALCS roster with Mark Leiter Jr.
The New York Yankees won’t have reliever Ian Hamilton for the rest of the AL Championship Series against Cleveland after he injured his left calf in Game 3Sports - ABC News - October 18 -
Ian Botham saved from crocodile-infested waters by Ashes rival Merv Hughes
Former England cricketer was on fishing trip in Australia ‘At the end of the day Crocodile Beefy survived,’ he jokes Ian Botham, the former England cricketer, has survived a fall into ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Perceptions of crime improve in Gallup survey
Americans’ perceptions of local and nationwide crime have improved, according to a new Gallup poll, with fewer people saying crime in their area is higher. Forty-nine percent of Americans said the ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Kenyan political drama as deputy president impeached while in hospital
Senators upheld five of 11 charges in unprecedented vote while Rigathi Gachagua was treated for chest pains. Kenya’s senate impeached the deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, while he was in ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan
Supporters of the constitutional amendments said they would curb judicial activism. Critics said judicial independence had been damaged.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
The Patriots’ Messy Breakup With Bill Belichick Sparked Lasting Drama
Belichick is one of the league’s great grudge holders, and he has seemingly set his sights on his former team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 24 -
Violence, racism and homophobia - the new BBC drama that will 'tear your heart apart'
The BBC drama, based on Bernardine Evaristo's novel, challenges assumptions about black LGBT people from the Windrush generation onwardsTop stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Vini Jr., Ballon d'Or drama shows it's only as important as we make it
Real Madrid and Vini Jr.'s boycott of the Ballon d'Or was a surprise, but as the event shows, it's only as important as we make it and for players who are born competitors, it definitely matters.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
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Bill Nighy: 'I stole Shakespeare book for drama school audition'
The star said he started as an actor to impress a girl and took the books to prepare for an audition.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
The overstuffed football calendar is reducing quality but increasing drama | Jonathan Wilson
There is an awful paradox at the heart of the modern game’s economic model: the toll on players’ bodies could make for a more balanced Premier League. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Q&A: Cillian Murphy on following ‘Oppenheimer’ with the Irish drama ‘Small Things Like These’
Cillian Murphy went back to Ireland for his first film after “Oppenheimer.”Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago -
The Tatum-Kerr drama explained ahead of Celtics-Warriors showdown
Celtics star Jayson Tatum finally gets his chance for revenge against Steve Kerr's Warriors on Wednesday. Here's the full backstory that began in Paris.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
How Trump's second presidency could bring more drama to Hollywood
From no federal aid to the threat of a tariff war or retaliation, the entertainment industry could be in for a bumpy ride under the incoming Trump presidency.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
Turkish film festival scrapped over Daniel Craig gay drama censorship
Mubi cancels four-day event in protest as local government blocks screening of Luca Guadagnino-directed movie Queer. Organisers of an Istanbul film festival announced its cancellation on Thursday ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylum
Human and civil rights groups are expressing concern after Poland's leader said he would suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
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Dining across the divide: ‘We have our problems in Scotland, but there’s more belief that society still exists’
One is a self-confessed Nicola Sturgeon fan girl; the other thinks the SNP turned into a personality cult around her. Were they more aligned on how to tackle drug deaths?. Ian, 43, Edinburgh . ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Gisèle Pelicot ‘determined to change society’ as she tells trial that shame of rape lies with the accused – live
Woman at centre of France’s mass rape trial says ‘will and determination to change society’ is what keeps her going in face of evidence heard. Who are the men accused over rape and assault of ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
French victim of mass rape hopes trial will help other women and change society
Gisele Pelicot, the victim of mass rape told a trial in France that she hoped that making her case public would help other women and change society.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Huuuge social casino veteran unveils AI-focused Beyond startup and Decor Society
Huuuge founder Anton Gauffin has started Beyond, which is building a fashion game called Decor Society tapping generative AI.Tech - VentureBeat - October 24 -
10/30: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on how both presidential campaigns are capitalizing on the final days before Election Day, some of the biggest down ballot races to watch, and the impact of China's new ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30
