Torture victims 'welcome' DOJ probe of Rankin County Sheriff's Office
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DOJ accuses Visa of debit monopoly that affects price of 'nearly everything'
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday sued Visa, the world’s biggest payments network, saying it propped up an illegal monopoly over debit payments by imposing “exclusionary” agreements on ...1 hour ago -
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Tropical Storm Helene prompts state of emergency in 61 Florida counties
Storm developing over Caribbean could become category 4 hurricane by Thursday as some Florida counties evacuate. Tropical Storm Helene has developed over the Caribbean and is forecast to strengthen ...7 hours ago - Florida -
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Canadian detained by China says he experienced psychological torture
Michael Kovrig, a Canadian man detained by China for more than 1,000 days, said the treatment he received amounted to psychological torture.10 hours ago - China -
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Michael Kovrig: detention by China amounted to psychological torture, Canadian says
Former diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was taken into custody in December 2018, says he spent months in solitary confinement and was interrogated daily. A former Canadian diplomat detained by China ...19 hours ago - China -
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Torture victims 'welcome' DOJ probe of Rankin County Sheriff's Office
The DOJ announced a federal civil rights probe into the Rankin County sheriff’s office after five former deputies were convicted of racially motivated torture.22 hours ago -
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Trump accuses DOJ of 'mishandling and downplaying' second assassination plot
Former President Donald Trump accused the Justice Department of "downplaying" an alleged assassination plot against him this month and suggested state officials in Florida should take over the ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Evening Report — Trump gunman left assassination note, DOJ says
Plus: Key Nebraska Republican says he won't back proposed electoral vote change {beacon} Evening Report © AP Authorities: Trump golf course suspect left assassination note, offered bounty The ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Trump accuses DOJ, FBI of ’mishandling and downplaying’ assassination attempt
Former President Trump on Monday accused the Justice Department and FBI of “downplaying” the second apparent assassination attempt against him this year, suggesting the case should be left to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Murder probe as boy killed by 'zombie-style' knife
The 15-year-old was found with a stab injury in south-east London and died at the scene, say police.Yesterday -
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Source: FA probe after player 'bitten' in game
The English FA are investigating an alleged biting incident during Sunday's EFL Championship clash between Preston and Blackburn Rovers, a source has told ESPN.Yesterday -
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Funeral held for Kentucky judge allegedly shot by sheriff in courthouse chamber
A Kentucky judge whom authorities said was fatally shot by a sheriff last week was remembered Sunday as a pioneer who fought against opioid addiction and favored treatment over jail for low-level ...Yesterday -
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Giants rookie Malik Nabers torments Browns with ridiculous highlight-reel grabs as New York tops Cleveland
The Giants beat the Browns 21-15 in large part thanks to rookie Malik Nabers' performance.2 days ago - New York -
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Pennsylvania Democrat stresses need for bipartisanship in probe of Trump assassination attempts
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) said Sunday that it is critical for the bipartisan task force investigating the assassination attempts against former President Trump to work swiftly and in a ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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The office is not the only solution
Demands for workers to return full time have a rose tinted view of in-person work2 days ago -
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Von der Leyen tightens grip on EU but trouble looms | Jennifer Rankin
Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right. Ursula von der Leyen was leaving nothing to chance. At a private meeting with ...2 days ago - European Union -
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Georgia election board orders counties to hand count all ballots
In battleground Georgia, the state election board passed new rules, including one that would require election workers to hand count ballots on election day. Some state officials are now concerned ...3 days ago -
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Kentucky sheriff charged with killing judge faced lawsuit
A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge in his chambers Thursday was embroiled in a legal case before the deadly encounter. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines gave a deposition ...3 days ago -
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Kentucky Town Is Shaken After Local Sheriff Is Charged With Killing Judge
The two men were seen getting ready to go to lunch on the day of the shooting. Hours later, Judge Kevin Mullins was dead from multiple gunshot wounds.3 days ago -
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Migrants feel less welcome as Germany's far-right rises
Migrants who arrived since 2015 say they feel unwelcome in Germany, where the far-right Alternative for Germany is gaining support.3 days ago -
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Welcome to the Era of ‘Deep Doubt’
AI has scrambled our ability to tell what’s real and what’s synthetic. But there are tools and techniques to help stay grounded in truth.3 days ago -
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Sheriff shot judge inside court chambers after argument, police says
The sheriff who allegedly shot and killed a rural Kentucky judge was apparently involved in an argument with District Judge Kevin Mullins before the shooting. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the ...4 days ago -
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Bigots not welcome in Reform UK, says Nigel Farage
The Reform UK leader says the party needs to "professionalise" after winning its first MPs in July.4 days ago -
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Sheriff who allegedly killed judge was accused of ignoring courthouse abuse
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with murder in the first degree in the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.4 days ago -
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How the Fastest-Growing County in Wisconsin Is Scrambling the Presidential Race
Madison, Wis., and its blossoming suburbs are drawing newcomers for tech and health care jobs. With a swing state in the balance, Democrats see promise.4 days ago -
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Foster family pleads guilty to abusing children who had been tortured by parents
Three members of a foster family have pleaded guilty to abusing children, including several who previously were tortured by their parents in their Southern California home4 days ago -
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International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China4 days ago -
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Kentucky sheriff charged in fatal courthouse shooting of judge that stunned community
A small eastern Kentucky community is reeling and searching for answers after a Letcher County sheriff was arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins in his ...4 days ago -
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Sheriff charged in killing of judge inside Kentucky courthouse, police say
Police in Kentucky arrested Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, who allegedly shot and killed Judge Kevin Mullins following an argument inside the courthouse, authorities say.4 days ago -
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Surrey win County Championship for third year running
Surrey win a third County Championship title in a row after Somerset lose at Lancashire.4 days ago -
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Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting judge in courthouse
Judge Kevin Mullins was found Thursday shot and killed inside his own chambers — with local sheriff Mickey Stines charged with the murder. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.4 days ago -
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Minneapolis housing program and Kentucky sheriff accused of killing judge: Morning Rundown
Kevin Mullins, Mickey Stines, Donald Trump, Fighting Antisemitism event, Mark Robinson, Shohei Ohtani, Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Kentucky, affordable housing4 days ago -
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Kentucky sheriff held over fatal shooting of judge in court
District Judge Kevin Mullins was shot and killed in his chambers after an argument, police say.4 days ago -
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Kentucky sheriff fatally shot a judge in courthouse chambers, officials say
A sheriff in Kentucky is accused of fatally shooting a district judge at a courthouse Thursday afternoon, authorities said.4 days ago