Death Penalty Hearing

Death penalty for Idaho college murders suspect would be 'dehumanizing', defense argues

Whether the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students can be punished with the death penalty if convicted will be the focus of a planned hearing Thursday.

Sara Sharif suffered fractures before death, court hears

A fracture to Sara Sharif’s neck bone could have been caused by strangulation, the Old Bailey hears.

Texas execution is latest death penalty case to proceed despite doubts

A Travis County judge Thursday night granted a temporary restraining order, pausing the execution to allow Robert Roberson to testify at a Texas House hearing next week.

What does Donald Trump's return mean for the death penalty?

Abolitionists will have to play defense at the federal level, and plot a long-term strategy for ending the death penalty in the United States.

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Jury shown video of Sara Sharif dancing days before death

The images at the family home in Woking were taken four days before she was found dead at the house.

John Grisham and Jim McCloskey call for an end to the death penalty amid Robert Roberson case

As Robert Roberson's execution is halted by the Texas Supreme Court, John Grisham and Jim McCloskey advocate for ending the death penalty. Their new book, "Framed," highlights 23 cases of wrongful ...

Supreme Court sends case testing limits of death penalty for intellectually disabled back to lower court

The Supreme Court vacated a federal appeals court’s decision blocking a death row inmate’s execution because he says he’s intellectually disabled, ordering the lower court to issue a clearer ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Nigeria’s president orders the release of 29 children facing death penalty over protests

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Nigeria’s president orders the release of 29 children facing death penalty over protests

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of 29 children facing the death penalty after being arraigned for allegedly participating in protests against the country’s worst ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Nigeria releases 29 children who potentially faced death penalty for alleged involvement in protests

Nigerian authorities have released 29 children who have been detained for over two months and potentially faced the death penalty for their alleged participation in protests against the country’s ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony postponed at House committee hearing

A highly anticipated legislative hearing began Monday but without its key witness: a Texas inmate whose execution for his daughter's "shaken baby" death was narrowly averted last week.

Politics - NBC News - October 21

Duchess shocked by sexual exploitation of refugees

The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Chad and hears the experiences of women who have escaped violence in Sudan.

Lanning: Ducks purposely induced 12-men penalty

Oregon coach Dan Lanning said his team took a 12 men on the field penalty late in Saturday's win over Ohio State on purpose in an effort to burn time off the clock.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

NCAA closes loophole on Ducks' 12-man penalty

The NCAA is closing the loophole used by Oregon to shave time off the game clock at the end of Saturday's win over Ohio State, when the Ducks intentionally used 12 players on defense.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Penalty 'momentum killer' for title hopes - Norris

Lando Norris says the decision to penalise him for a passing move on Max Verstappen in the United States Grand Prix was a “momentum killer” for his championship hopes.

Atlanta survives penalties, advances to face Miami

Atlanta United advanced to the MLS Cup playoffs with a 5-4 penalty-kick shootout victory over CF Montreal on Tuesday night after a 2-2 draw.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Wrexham drop to 3rd after conceding late penalty

Wrexham saw a last-gasp penalty decision go against them as Charlton Athletic earned a 2-2 draw on Saturday to leave the Hollywood-owned side outside of League One's automatic promotion places.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Calhanoglu penalty gives Inter victory over Arsenal

Watch highlights as Arsenal's stuttering start to the season continues as they slump to a 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan at the San Siro after a first-half penalty from Hakan Calhanoglu.

Arteta slams penalty calls in Arsenal loss to Inter

Mikel Arteta has vented his anger at the denial of a "1000 percent penalty" and insisted Arsenal produced their best European display in years despite losing 1-0 at Inter Milan.

Sports - ESPN - 6 hours ago

Sara Sharif hooded and burned by abusers, court hears

Makeshift plastic hoods were used on the 10-year-old, who suffered dozens of injuries, jurors heard.

Trudeau Aides Testify at Hearing as Tensions With India Escalate

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top aides spoke at a public hearing a day after Canada accused Indian diplomats of orchestrating killings and extortions in the country.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Sara Sharif had more than 70 injuries, court hears

Sara,10, had more than 70 new external injuries, along with internal injuries and older wounds.

Trump hears from undecided Latino voters

Former President Donald Trump attended a Univision town hall with Latino voters a week after the television station held a similar event with Vice President Kamala Harris. Town hall moderator ...

Elehear Beyond Review: Super Big Hearing Aids

At nearly twice the size of some competitors, Elehear’s new hearing aids certainly make a statement.

Tech - Wired - October 18

The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts

These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Why Robert Roberson didn't testify at Texas hearing

Robert Roberson's lawyers explained why the death row inmate didn't testify at the Texas committee hearing set after his execution was paused. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more.

Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation against the former movie mogul will be included in the case

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears

The murdered teenager's family and school has shown concern but Brianna did not engage with support.

People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why

Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Congressional Map Dispute

The case, which will not affect this election cycle, involves a legal fight over how the state draws its voting maps and could determine the political power of Black voters there.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Sara Sharif’s stepmum was ‘possessed’, court hears

A father accused of killing Sara Sharif says his daughter was abused by her stepmum, a court hears.

We Tried Apple's New Hearing Test---and the New AirPods Pro Hearing Aids

Apple’s new clinical-grade diagnostics and hearing assistance are potential life changers. You just need to find them.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Warns it May Cut Israel’s Military Aid

Plus, an investigation into China’s panda breeding program.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers

The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.

NCAA closes loophole that allowed Oregon to purposely induce late penalty in win

The NCAA football rules committee has issued guidance to close a loophole that allowed second-ranked Oregon to exploit an illegal substitution penalty late in its victory over Ohio State to take ...

Sports - ABC News - October 16

South Asian women suffer from 'marriage penalty' at work: study

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Latest in Death Penalty Hearing

Death penalty for Idaho college murders suspect would be 'dehumanizing', defense argues

Sara Sharif suffered fractures before death, court hears

Texas execution is latest death penalty case to proceed despite doubts

What does Donald Trump's return mean for the death penalty?

Jury shown video of Sara Sharif dancing days before death

John Grisham and Jim McCloskey call for an end to the death penalty amid Robert Roberson case

Supreme Court sends case testing limits of death penalty for intellectually disabled back to lower court

Nigeria’s president orders the release of 29 children facing death penalty over protests

Nigeria’s president orders the release of 29 children facing death penalty over protests

Nigeria releases 29 children who potentially faced death penalty for alleged involvement in protests

Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony postponed at House committee hearing

Duchess shocked by sexual exploitation of refugees

Lanning: Ducks purposely induced 12-men penalty

NCAA closes loophole on Ducks' 12-man penalty

Penalty 'momentum killer' for title hopes - Norris

Atlanta survives penalties, advances to face Miami

Wrexham drop to 3rd after conceding late penalty

Calhanoglu penalty gives Inter victory over Arsenal

Arteta slams penalty calls in Arsenal loss to Inter

Sara Sharif hooded and burned by abusers, court hears

Trudeau Aides Testify at Hearing as Tensions With India Escalate

Sara Sharif had more than 70 injuries, court hears

Trump hears from undecided Latino voters

Elehear Beyond Review: Super Big Hearing Aids

The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts

Why Robert Roberson didn't testify at Texas hearing

Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator

Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears

People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Congressional Map Dispute

Sara Sharif’s stepmum was ‘possessed’, court hears

We Tried Apple's New Hearing Test---and the New AirPods Pro Hearing Aids

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Warns it May Cut Israel’s Military Aid

Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers

NCAA closes loophole that allowed Oregon to purposely induce late penalty in win

South Asian women suffer from 'marriage penalty' at work: study

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