America’s Deadliest Jail

The Deadliest Year Inside One of America’s Deadliest Jail Systems

Riverside County, Calif., reported its highest detainee death count in decades, including multiple suicides that reveal deep institutional problems.

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Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Victims of Maine's deadliest shooting take first step toward suing the Army

Lawyers for 100 survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have begun the formal process of suing the Army for failing to act to stop the shooter, a reservist.

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.

Half a Million People Killed in Deadliest Weather Disasters Since 2004

More than half a million people were killed in 10 disasters that climate change worsened, according to a new report.

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Seven killed in Israel in deadliest Hezbollah rocket strikes in months

They were killed in two areas, in the deadliest series of rocket attacks on Israel in months.

Tommy Robinson Jailed

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How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria's deadliest tanker explosions?

World - Yahoo News - October 17

How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria's deadliest tanker explosions?

Nigerian authorities have announced measures to correct lapses that resulted in the death of more than 140 people in an explosion as they were trying to scoop up fuel from an overturned fuel tanker ...

World - ABC News - October 17

Waves of rocket fire from Lebanon hit Israel, killing 7 in deadliest strikes since Israeli invasion

Israeli authorities say rocket barrages fired from Lebanon have killed seven people in northern Israel

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Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

He was jailed for republishing and distributing untrue claims about a Syrian refugee.

How Expensive Is Going to Jail? We Did the Math.

Our criminal justice system is nickel-and-diming people at every turn, burying them in punishing debt.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Four jailed over 'beautiful' teen's machete murder

Four attackers, including three teenagers, are jailed for murdering 18-year-old Jordan Kukabu.

Australian territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds

Australia has been under pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility, in line with UN advice.

Tory politician's wife jailed for race hate post

Lucy Connolly, wife of West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly, is jailed for 31 months.

Man jailed after dog killed younger brother

Wayne Stevens died from his injuries and the dog was shot dead by police officers.

Detective who stole £400k of seized drugs jailed

Greater Manchester Police officer Andrew Talbot, 54, stole the drug and sold it on to dealers.

Killer's 'unduly lenient' jail sentence increased

John Paul Whitla was previously handed a minimum 15-year prison sentence for killing Nathan Gibson.

Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years

A judge calls Jack Crawley, who murdered Paul Taylor, a "highly dangerous man".

Abuser in 'UK's largest catfishing case' jailed for life

A 12-year-old girl in the US took her own life as she was being abused by a man from Northern Ireland.

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Australian territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds

Tory politician's wife jailed for race hate post

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Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years

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