Why it took 25 years to solve the greatest prison break in British history
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Prison isn't working for women, ministers say. Can it be fixed?
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Why Yankees and Aaron Judge may never have a better chance to win World Series than this year
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Four years after buying an electric car, why I am still forced to play hunt-the-charger? | Ros Coward
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Murder investigation after inmate dies at prison
The man, in his 40s, died after an incident in Cloverhill Prison in Dublin on Saturday morning.22 hours ago -
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The 5,440-Page Complete History Of Middle-Earth Drops To Best Price Of The Year
The world of Middle-earth is far more expansive than the tales of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. While Frodo, Gandalf, Samwise, Bilbo, and Gollum might be some of the most familiar faces to ...Yesterday -
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Why it took 25 years to solve the greatest prison break in British history
The unlikely story of the trio behind Soviet agent George Blake’s infamous bolt from Wormwood ScrubsYesterday -
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Belarus sentences 12 to up to 25 years for attack on Russian warplane
A Belarusian court has convicted 12 people, most of them in absentia, and sentenced them to prison terms of up to 25 years for an attack on an airfield that damaged a Russian military radar planeYesterday - Russia -
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Big Ten teams have made it to plenty of NCAA Tournament finals recently, but title drought approaches 25 years
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CVS is under pressure and considering a breakup. Here's why that could be risky
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Why This Company Has Big Plans to Restart a Nuclear Reactor–and Make History
Holtec International, a Florida-based nuclear waste management company, is focusing on rebooting a Michigan plant and even introducing small modular reactors.Yesterday -
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In British politics, the centre no longer holds
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Breaking down the verdict in the Tyre Nichols case
A jury on Thursday delivered a mixed verdict for the three former police officers in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. All of them were convicted of witness tampering related to the cover-up, but ...Yesterday -
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Trump election conspiracist Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years in prison by Colorado judge
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County, Colorado, clerk, falsely claimed Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to President Joe Biden due to ballot fraud.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Nearly £22bn pledged for carbon capture projects over 25 years
Sir Keir Starmer says carbon capture clusters on Merseyside and Teesside will "kickstart growth".Yesterday -
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Chagos Islands, British treatment and Tory rivalries
Conservative leadership hopefuls attack Labour and clash over decision, though there is a historical irony in all this2 days ago -
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Silent Hill 2 Remake - Bug Room Door Code In Toluca Prison
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Hodinkee, the Watch Site, Is Sold to Watches of Switzerland
Neither Benjamin Clymer, its founder, nor the Watches of Switzerland Group would disclose terms, but they stressed that coverage would continue to be independent.2 days ago -
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Lessons from Ladbroke Grove crash 25 years on
It was one of the worst rail crashes of the last century killing 31 people.2 days ago -
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‘I never said I was going to retire ...’ Paul Simon on disability, drive and the mystery behind his greatest songs
He halted his career after decades of hits, then a dream one night changed everything. From New York to swinging London and apartheid South Africa, he explains his epic journey. As a struggling ...2 days ago -
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Why are the British so reluctant to invest?
Millions of people have five-figure sums sitting in cash, in spite of inflation’s corrosive effects2 days ago -
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Pension tax breaks: what’s in the Budget firing line?
Analysts lay out the range of options at the chancellor’s disposal as Starmer warns of ‘decisions’ on the horizon2 days ago -
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A Welcome Break on ‘One of the Hardest Days’ of Her Life
Mary Kathryn Burke was ready for a drink after her mother was admitted to the hospital. Jonathan King messaged her at the right time.2 days ago -
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KAT: Thibodeau history helps transition to Knicks
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Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year
Researchers say that two rivers merged some 89,000 years ago and gave the mightiest peak in the Himalayas a huge growth spurt.2 days ago -
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Kosovo's leader says Russia prevailing in Ukraine would threaten 25 years of peace in the Balkans
Kosovo's prime minister says that the Balkan region has enjoyed the greatest degree of peace, freedom and democracy in its history in the past 25 years2 days ago - Ukraine -
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Tina Peters, Former Colorado County Clerk, Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
Tina Peters, the former clerk of Mesa County, Colo., had tried to prove that the machines had been used to rig the 2020 election against former President Donald J. Trump.2 days ago -
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Fed’s Kashkari: Child care costs too much, but ‘the private sector cannot solve it on its own’
A public subsidy for child care is necessary in order to lower expenses for American families and provide living wages to child-care workers, said Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Fed.2 days ago -
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British nationals tell of 'surreal' Lebanon evacuation
Student Isobel Taper says it feels "surreal" being back in the UK, having left her boyfriend and cats in Beirut.2 days ago -
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Steinhoff’s former finance chief sentenced to prison in South Africa
Ben la Grange becomes most senior executive to be held accountable for the €6.5bn fraud2 days ago -
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This Chart Explains Why the Stock Market Looks Healthier Than It’s Been in Years
An unusually large number of individual stocks in the S&P 500 surged in the third quarter, signaling a robust bull market.2 days ago -
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Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal gifts
Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal gifts3 days ago -
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Seahawks gained 38 first downs, most in NFL history in a loss
The Seahawks lost on Monday night, but their offense played an extraordinary game.4 days ago - NFL -
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Lions' 100 percent completion rate makes NFL history
The Lions threw 19 passes on Monday night.4 days ago - NFL