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'I felt like a breathing corpse': Stories from people freed from Syria torture prison
The BBC speaks to men released from Saydnaya prison - a place known as the "human slaughterhouse".BBC News - 7h -
Europe's anti-torture watchdog slams Italy over migrant detention abuses
The Council of Europe anti-torture committee has criticized Italy’s treatment of migrants in local detention centersABC News - 19h -
Former Syrian prison official charged in US with torture
A former Syrian official under the rule of former President Bashar Assad was federally indicted in the U.S. for torturing prisoners held at Damascus Central Prison from 2005-08, according to a ...The Hill - 19h -
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Former prison head charged with torture in US
Samir Ousman Alsheikh is accused of torturing and ordering the torture of prisoners at Adra Prison.BBC News - 1d -
Ex-Syrian military official indicted in California on torture charges
Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's infamous Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008 under recently ousted President Bashar al-Assad, was arrested in Los Angeles in July.CBS News - 1d -
U.S. Charges Ex-Syrian Prison Official With Torture
The indictment was the second time in a week that the Justice Department announced that it had charged top Syrian officials with human rights abuses.The New York Times - 1d -
Insurance companies pull back wildfire coverage in California
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business ...CBS News - 1d -
Progress in Southern California wildfire battle, but threat continues
High winds posed a continuing threat to parts of Southern California hit by explosive wildfires. More than a dozen homes were destroyed or damaged, and thousands remained under evacuation orders or ...NBC News - 2d -
California's Franklin Fire burning in Malibu captured in videos
Firefighters are working to contain the Franklin Fire that has scorched thousands of acres in Malibu, California, this week. Videos showed the blaze that has forced more than 20,000 people to ...CBS News - 2d -
No pardons for prison torturers, says Syrian rebel leader
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says HTS group will ask countries to hand over Assad regime officials who flee. The Islamist rebel commander responsible for the downfall of the Syrian president Bashar ...The Guardian - 2d -
California child sickened after drinking raw milk
After drinking the unpasteurized raw milk, the child experienced fever and vomiting, local health officials said.CBS News - 2d -
Inside the 10-year-old's life of violence and torture
The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?BBC News - 2d -
Franklin Fire doubles in size in Malibu, California
The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, has now burned more than 3,000 acres and destroyed several homes while exploding in size overnight. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.CBS News - 3d -
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Southern California
A fast-moving wildfire on California's Malibu coast has destroyed several homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Fire crews are still working to get the Franklin Fire under control. Jonathan ...CBS News - 3d -
Syria's celebrations muted by evidence of torture in Assad's notorious prisons
In Syria’s capital Damascus the hope of a country freed from its longtime dictator Bashar al Assad was starting to fade at the city's Saydnaya military prison.NBC News - 3d -
Officials give update on Franklin Fire in California
Officials in California held a news conference Tuesday to offer details on their response to the Franklin Fire that's been burning in Malibu, California. See the full news conference.CBS News - 3d -
Evacuations underway as Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California
At least 1,800 acres have burned and evacuations have been prompted by the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California. See CBS News Los Angeles' coverage.CBS News - 3d -
Explosive brush fire forces evacuations in southern California
A mandatory evacuation is in place in southern California due to an explosive brush fire in Malibu. Officials say at least 1,700 acres have already burned. High winds are spreading the fire. CBS ...CBS News - 3d -
Bodies showing signs of torture found at Damascus hospital, rebels say
Pictures showed bodies wrapped in blood-stained shrouds piled up inside a morturary at Harasta Hospital near Damascus.BBC News - 4d -
Wildfire erupts in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Malibu
A dangerous wildfire suddenly exploded in Southern California, surrounding Pepperdine University and putting thousands of homeowners and nearby college students on high alert. NBC’s Dana Griffin ...NBC News - 4d -
U.S. indicts 2 former Syrian officials, accuses them of torturing prisoners
Two former high-ranking Syrian military figures who played key roles in President Bashar al-Assad's now-deposed regime have been indicted on war crimes charges in the United States and accused of ...NBC News - 4d -
U.S. indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison
Peaceful protesters, including a 26-year-old American woman, were abused at the torture center.CBS News - 4d -
10 years later: The CIA ‘Torture Report’ and America’s accountability deficit
With respect to post-9/11 torture, the U.S. has persistently dodged its obligations.The Hill - 5d -
California Capitol in Sacramento evacuated over threat
The California Capitol was evacuated Friday morning after an email threat, according to local law enforcement. “On December 6, 2024, an email threat was received at the State Capitol,” California ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Kindergartners Are ‘Critical but Stable’ After California School Shooting
Two boys were rushed to hospitals on Wednesday after they were shot by a gunman on their rural school campus in Northern California. The authorities say the suspect had a history of crimes and ...The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
2 kindergartners wounded in shooting at California elementary school
Investigators have identified a man who they say shot and critically wounded two kindergarten students at Feather River Adventist School in Northern California on Wednesday. Authorities said the ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California
A major magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning. It triggered a brief tsunami warning for Northern California and Southern Oregon ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake rattles northern California
Quake triggered a tsunami warning for at least 5.3 million Californians, which was later withdrawn. A large earthquake struck the northern California coast on Thursday morning, rattling communities ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
USGS scientists discuss 7.0 magnitude California earthquake
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey held a news conference Thursday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California. The quake initially triggered a tsunami ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Moment earthquake hits California and damages store
A tsunami warning was cancelled after the 7.0 magnitude quake shook parts of the West coast.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Tsunami warning canceled following California earthquake
Tsunami warnings have been canceled after a 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of California. CBS News Bay Area has the latest coverage.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Earthquake off California sparks tsunami warning
A tsunami warning was issued Thursday for the coast of Oregon and Northern California, according to the National Weather Service's (NWS) tsunami tracking site. The weather service issued an update ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Kindergarten students shot at school in Northern California
Two Kindergarten students are in extremely critical condition after their school was targeted in a shooting Wednesday, according to law enforcement officials. Police say the gunman, who apparently ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Two children injured in shooting at northern California school
Two kindergarten students were wounded and the suspect is dead after a shooting at a school in Palermo, California. Officials say the suspected gunman had a meeting with a school administrator to ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Shooting at California school leaves 2 kindergarteners injured
The community of Oroville, California, is reeling after a shooting at an elementary school left two young boys, aged five and six, in extremely critical condition. Authorities believe the school ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
2 children wounded in California school shooting
Two children were wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a small religious school in Northern California, according to the local sheriff’s office. Law enforcement officials arrived on the scene to find ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
2 students wounded in shooting at Northern California school
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Colorado outpaces California in EV market share
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Colorado outpaces California in EV market share Colorado has surpassed California to become ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
California legislators return for special session to prepare for new Trump term
California state legislators returned to the state capitol Monday to kick off a special session. Gov. Gavin Newsom called the session in November to prepare for the incoming Trump administration. ...CBS News - Dec. 2
