Thomas Gaither, Who Chose Jail After Civil Rights Sit ins, Dies at 86

Derek Humphry, Pivotal Figure in Right-to-Die Movement, Dies at 94

His own experience assisting his terminally ill wife in ending her life set him on a path to founding the Hemlock Society and writing a best-selling guide.

The New York Times - 1d

Man who died after tree fell on car during Storm Éowyn is named

The incident happened on the N14, north of Lifford, near Ballinalecky Cross, early on Friday.

BBC News - 2d

Thomas Gaither, Who Chose Jail After Civil Rights Sit-ins, Dies at 86

When he and other Black protesters were arrested at a whites-only lunch counter in 1961, they tried a new strategy — ‘Jail No Bail’ — and energized a movement.

The New York Times - 2d

Tributes to woman who died after Plymouth attack

Claire Chick was pronounced dead in hospital after she was found injured on West Hoe Road.

BBC News - 3d

Mum who left sons home alone jailed after they died in a fire

Deveca Rose's two sets of twins died in a house fire in south-west London while she was out shopping.

BBC News - 3d

Cecile Richards, Abortion-Rights Powerhouse, Dies at 67

The activist modernized Planned Parenthood and transformed the organization into a formidable political player.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Trump is rolling back a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule

President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.

CBS News - 3d

Advocates ‘deeply worried’ as Trump’s justice department halts new civil rights cases

Call to stop civil rights cases follows order putting staff on federal DEI programs on leave as a prelude to shutting programs down. US politics live – latest updates The Department of Justice ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump DOJ leaders freeze civil rights litigation, police reform agreements

The Justice Department has put a freeze on civil rights litigation and indicated it could rethink numerous police reform agreements with local departments that were negotiated under the Biden ...

The Hill - 4d

Boxer who was Thailand's first Olympic gold medalist is jailed for sexual assault of a minor

The boxer who became Thailand’s first Olympic gold medalist has been convicted of sexual assault charges involving a minor and sentenced to just over three years in prison

ABC News - 4d

Prosecutors will have 'to sit on their hands' after Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants

President Donald Trump issued more than 1,500 pardons to people charged in connection to the Jan. 6 attack. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Kelly O'Donnell, Justice Reporter Ryan Reilly ...

NBC News - 4d

Biden pardons civil rights leader on last day

Garvey, one of the earliest internationally-known Black civil rights leaders, was convicted of mail fraud in 1923.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Who was sitting behind JD Vance on Inauguration Day?

You may have recognized Trump's family and Vance's wife, but who was sitting with them? Vance's mother, who underwent a major surgery earlier this month.

The Hill - Jan. 20

Biden Pardons Five More People, Including Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey

Civil rights advocates and lawmakers have long said that Mr. Garvey’s 1923 conviction for mail fraud was unjust, arguing that he was targeted for his work.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Biden pardons 5, including late civil rights activist and Virginia Speaker

President Biden on Sunday announced pardons for five individuals, including multiple civil rights advocates, and commuted the sentences of two others. “America is a country built on the promise of ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

2025 American Express leaderboard: Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler among chasing pack near lead after 36 holes

The cut will not be made until 54 holes are completed later Saturday in California

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Man who abused girlfriend before she took own life jailed

Ryan Wellings was cleared of manslaughter but "set the scene" for Kiena Dawes' death, a court heard.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Armed gang who used Grindr to rob victims jailed

The group lured men into meeting before attacking them and stealing their belongings, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Thousands of students protest in Serbia against violation of civil rights, spy agency crackdown

Serbia’s striking university students have protested outside the Balkan country’s top court to draw their attention to what they say have been violations of their civil rights under the populist ...

ABC News - Jan. 13

NFL playoffs 2025: Chaos ensues after Chargers' wild 86-yard touchdown as Texans return blocked extra point

This sequence provided plenty of highlights

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes

President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend tariffs and tax cuts.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial, alleging civil rights violations

Actor has filed civil lawsuit claiming prosecutors targeted him for professional or political gain, and intentionally concealed evidence that vindicated him. Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at age 86

Peter Yarrow, of the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86. The group was responsible for songs like "Puff the Magic Dragon." Yarrow's career and political activism were marred ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Peter Yarrow, folk singer of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86

Folk singer Peter Yarrow — writer of the timeless classic "Puff the Magic Dragon" and one-third of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary — died Tuesday, a family representative said.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Peter Yarrow of '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in the 1960s died of bladder cancer at his home in New York.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86

Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86

Known for his political songs as well as Puff, the Magic Dragon, the group’s co-songwriter died of bladder cancer. Peter Yarrow, a vocalist with the US folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died aged ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Peter Yarrow, the Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86

The folk trio he formed with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers became a pop phenomenon, scoring hits like “If I Had a Hammer” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.”

The New York Times - Jan. 7

French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96

Le Pen - an unrepentant extremist on race, gender and immigration - founded the far-right National Front in 1972.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread ...

ABC News - Jan. 7

French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Venezuela's Dissidents Plot Comeback After Months in Hiding, Exile or Jail

Opposition leader María Corina Machado seeks to draw out protesters to prevent a power grab by strongman President Nicolás Maduro.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Taxi driver who stoked Southport riots jailed

Andrew McIntyre admits setting up a social media channel identified as a "catalyst" for violence.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81

She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Rams coach Sean McVay reveals who will be sitting out game against Seahawks

Although the Rams defensive starters will play limited roles in the regular-season finale against the Seahawks, many offensive players will sit it out.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Utah woman 'who always wanted to be a mom' dies nine days after having twins

A Utah woman died of a rare heart condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy just nine days after she gave birth to twins, her grieving father said.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Who is Tommy Robinson and why does Elon Musk want him freed from jail?

A convicted fraudster with a violent criminal record, Tommy Robinson has become the latest cause championed by the richest person on the planet, Elon Musk.