America’s Troubled Jails
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NBC News - Top stories
Jailed Cuban dissident leader wins Norwegian human rights award
The Rafto prize was given to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara for his “fearless opposition to authoritarianism through art.”1 hour ago -
ABC News - Sports
Italy's Luna Rossa eliminates American Magic from the America's Cup
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has eliminated NYYC American Magic and advanced to the challenger’s final of the America’s Cup1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
Tunisia jails presidential candidate in pre-election crackdown
Potential rival to authoritarian leader Kais Saied imprisoned for 20 months ahead of October poll3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘A troubling halo of health’: how Celsius became Red Bull for women
The energy drink with 200mg of caffeine per can has gained a cult following in the US due to its wellness-coded image. On Dakota Johnson ’s first day on set to film her directorial debut Loser ...4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Hong Kong man jailed for wearing protest T-shirt
This is the first jail term handed down under a new local national security law.5 hours ago - Hong Kong -
NBC News - Top stories
Former CIA officer jailed for 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting women
Former CIA officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for drugging and sexually abusing and filming multiple women without their consent, in one of the most serious ...6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Politics, protest and play: how the stadium became America’s public square
A new book from Columbia University professor Frank Andre Guridy examines the successful repurposing of the US sports stadium into a hub of American public life. . Fifty-two years ago last month, ...7 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
America should think twice before replacing sanctions with tariffs
Donald Trump complains that they are undermining the supremacy of the dollar11 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"Diddy" jailed at same detention center as other high-profile inmates
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail a second time on Wednesday and he will remain in federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center.14 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after bail is denied for a second time
A second judge has refused to grant bail to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs14 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will remain in infamous N.Y. jail. Judge calls hotel beating video 'troubling'
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay locked up in an infamous Brooklyn, N.Y., federal jail after his attorney tried and failed to have him put on house arrest.14 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs won't be released from jail, judge in bail appeal rules
Sex trafficking suspect Sean "Diddy" Combs will not be released on bail, a second judge ruled Wednesday afternoon.14 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.15 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How the "YIMBY" movement seeks to address America's housing crisis
Due to a nationwide shortage, many prospective homeowners have been unable to get into the home of their dreams. A growing nationwide coalition of pro-housing advocates part of the "YIMBY" movement ...15 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after judge refuses bail appeal
The musician has been denied bail twice after being charged with racketeering and sex trafficking.17 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Judge rules Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will stay in jail while awaiting trial
Sean “Diddy’ Combs will not be released on bail, a second judge ruled. The accused sex trafficker’s legal team had appealed for his pre-trial freedom citing “horrific” jail conditions.17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sean Combs Is Denied Bail and Held at M.D.C., a Troubled Brooklyn Jail
The music mogul, who is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, was denied bail and ordered held at a federal detention center. His lawyers are appealing.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
British activist denied bail after years in Indian jail without trial
Jagtar Singh Johal is being arbitrarily detained and targeted for his human rights activism, say campaigners. Delhi’s high court has denied bail to the British activist Jagtar Singh Johal, who has ...22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Man Behind the End of Roe v. Wade Has Big Plans for America
In the world of political fund-raising, there is hard money, soft money, dark money — and Leonard Leo money.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Donald Trump's ties to Laura Loomer spell trouble for the Republican Party
Donald Trump has once again reactivated his sizable corps of yes-men and yes-women, to re-inflate his fragile ego.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Sean "Diddy" Combs remains in jail awaiting trial on sex trafficking, racketeering charges
In New York, a judge ruled Sean "Diddy" Combs must remain in jail as he awaits his trial. The music mogul is facing a wide range of charges, including the alleged serial abuse of women, a federal ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Anti-Trumpers continue to court trouble with incendiary rhetoric
Democrats have been quick to blame Republican rhetoric for threats of violence against immigrant communities, despite not knowing the specifics of the situation.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
'Community hero' jailed for hurling bricks in riots
Joshua Cropper, who previously won a community award, was caught on video hurling rocks at a police van.Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs jailed by judge after sex trafficking indictment
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered held without bail in his federal sex trafficking caseYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
America’s Role in the World Is Hard. It Just Got Much Harder.
The explosion of wireless devices across Lebanon casts in sharp relief the challenges of U.S. foreign policy facing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Judge orders Sean 'Diddy' Combs sent to jail while he awaits sex trafficking trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the spotlight-adoring music impresario who helped launch the careers of some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, was denied bail and sent to jail Tuesday after being ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
It’s official: America’s real wages are up under Biden-Harris
The average working-class American can now answer yes to the question: Are you better off now than you were under Donald Trump?Yesterday - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
New York Philharmonic Opens Its Season Amid Labor Talks and Troubles
The orchestra is working to negotiate a new contract with musicians, resolve a misconduct inquiry and hire a new chief executive.2 days ago - New York -
BBC News - Top stories
Drug dealing woman jailed after 16 months on run
Lynne Leyson was arrested on her return to Wales, having fled the area in a bid to evade justice.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Corporate America Cares Less and Less About Inflation
Fewer S&P 500 companies are mentioning inflation during earnings calls ahead of the Fed's first rate cut.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
America’s story is bigger than Trump’s hateful conspiracy theories
The presidential debate is over, but the people of Springfield, Ohio, are only beginning to face its fallout.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
How dog dancing duo Roni & Rhythm took their paw-inspiring act to the next step on 'America's Got Talent'
An Israeli dancer-dog duo whose skillful duets on the dance floor have made them favorites on the show and now finalists on the season finale airing Sep. 24.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Actress Sarah Paulson lowers the price of her $1.8 million mobile home in ‘America’s priciest trailer park’
This is not your average trailer park. Located on a Malibu beach, it’s attracted a number of celebrities over the years.2 days ago