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Jury to hear from Iranian dissident who was allegedly target of murder-for-hire plot
Journalist and Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad will testify in Manhattan Tuesday in the trial of two men implicated in a murder-for-hire plot against her. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman ...CBS News - 23h -
Trial Set for Men Accused of Targeting Iranian Dissident in New York
Prosecutors say the men helped direct a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at Masih Alinejad. The trial is expected to show Iran’s efforts to punish those who criticize it, no matter where they are.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident
The Australian foreign minister raised concerns with China over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of a Hong Kong dissident.NBC News - 5h -
Revealed: second Kremlin spy ring targeting Russian dissidents discovered in UK
After the spying convictions of six Bulgarians, police have warned of further Russian operations against opponents. A second Kremlin spy operation has been discovered targeting Russian dissidents ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
How a Russian Mobster Stalked an Iranian Dissident in Brooklyn
Khalid Mehdiyev was sent to America to establish a beachhead for his gang. The organization then gave him a mission: Kill Masih Alinejad.The New York Times - 5d -
Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Inside the Former ‘Underworld’ Where Ai Weiwei Makes Art
Ahead of his largest-ever exhibition in the U.S., the dissident artist reflects on collecting jade and living below ground.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
US charges Chinese hackers and government officials in a broad cybercrime campaign
China is denying the U.S. Justice Department’s accusations against 12 Chinese nationals charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. ...ABC News - Mar. 6 -
Denver mayor tags arrest of leading immigration advocate as 'Putin-style political persecution'
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston blasted the Trump administration for "Soviet-style political persecution of political dissidents" by arresting high-profile Colorado immigration advocate Jeanette ...NBC News - 17h -
Who speaks for the Catholic Church in the US?
As Catholics choose sides, their ears are often attuned to those who reflect their views while shutting out the voices of others whom they frequently demean as heretics.The Hill - 1d -
It's March Madness time: Can UConn three-peat, who to watch
It's March Madness time. Can UConn three-peat, who got in that shouldn't have and who should locals look forYahoo Sports - 2d -
March Madness predictions: Who wins the East Region?
Who will win the East Region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket? Our best men’s March Madness predictions are in.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
This Is Who Loses in a Trade War
Europe, not Canada, Mexico or China, is most vulnerable to the fallout from Donald Trump’s mercantilist policies.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Pakistan's leader to meet with survivors and commandos who ended an insurgents' train attack
Pakistan’s prime minister traveled to restive southwestern Balochistan province to meet survivors of a train attack and the commandos who rescued over 300 passengers from the insurgents who killed ...ABC News - 6d -
Court convicts thief who stole golden toilet from English palace
A thief who swiped a golden toilet from an English palace has been convicted along with an accomplice who helped cash in on the spoils of the 18-carat work of art valued at more than $6 millionABC News - 20h -
Who won Oscars for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.CBS News - Mar. 3 -
Who won Oscars for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.CBS News - Mar. 3 -
U.S. influencer who snatched baby wombat leaves Australia after outcry
An American influencer who uploaded a video of her grabbing a baby wombat, triggering widespread outrage, has left Australia.NBC News - 5d -
George Pickens not among Steelers teammates who welcomed DK Metcalf to Pittsburgh
George Pickens was not among the Pittsburgh Steelers players who reached out to DK Metcalf after Seattle Seahawks trade.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
5 free agents who could still earn Cowboys compensatory picks
After one week of free agency, the Cowboys still have several unsigned players who could land qualifying offers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Natasha Cloud trade grades: Who won the Sun and Liberty deal?
Connecticut guard Natasha Cloud is off to New York. Who won the Sun-Liberty trade deal?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Honoring Emily Warren Roebling, who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.CBS News - 1d -
Vote! Who is the Midseason Baseball Breakout Player for Palm Beach County?
Have your say in who the midseason breakout player for Palm Beach County baseball.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Survivor who ignited US Catholic church’s reckoning with abuse killed in Louisiana
Scott Anthony Gastal, who at age 11 had testified in court in the 1980s that his priest had raped him, was beaten to death. The clergy abuse survivor who effectively ignited the US Catholic ...The Guardian - 5d -
Man who murdered mother and siblings in Luton jailed for at least 49 years
Nicholas Prosper, 19, who also plotted to carry out mass shooting at his former primary school, gets life sentence. A 19-year-old man who killed his mother and two younger siblings as part of a ...The Guardian - 1h -
Some NFL cap casualties who could interest Eagles in free agency
The Eagles will likely play the compensatory pick game this offseason so here are some cap casualties who could interest them.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Couples Who Married During the Covid Pandemic Reflect Five Years Later
Five years later, four couples who married at the peak of Covid quarantine share how their relationships were shaped and where they are today.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
ICE arrests Palestinian activist who led Columbia protests, lawyer says
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's student encampment protests, has been arrested by ICE, his lawyer says.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Young people who aspired to government service dismayed by end of fellows program
Young people who aspired to federal government service are dismayed by President Donald Trump ending a program created to entice highly qualified workers to join the governmentABC News - Mar. 10 -
The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial
The body of a Kenyan police officer who died in Haiti’s UN-backed multinational mission to combat violent gangs has been returned homeABC News - Mar. 11 -
Charvarius Ward or Matt Gay? Who will wear No. 7 for the Colts?
Who will wear No. 7 for the Indianapolis Colts? Charvarius Ward was No. 7 with the 49ers but Matt Gay has worn that number since joining the team.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Here’s who has booked their spot in the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament
The bracket pool for the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is starting to fill up and here’s who is already in contention for college basketball’s biggest prize.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Poll: Who is the top sophomore in Bucks County girls basketball? Vote here
The Class of 2027 is shaping up to be a pretty special one. Who is the area's top sophomore girls basketball player? Cast your vote hereYahoo Sports - 2d -
Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana
Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.CBS News - 21h -
Officials detain immigration activist who sheltered in church in 2017
Jeanette Vizguerra, a Colorado advocate for immigrants who sheltered in a church for months in 2017, was detained by officials on Monday, local advocates said. The Colorado Immigrant Rights ...The Hill - 13h -
Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana
Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.CBS News - 1h -
Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana
Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.CBS News - 1h -
Indianapolis Colts' own free agents: Who was signed and who is still available?
Now nearly a week into NFL free agency, which of the Indianapolis Colts' own free agents are signed and which are still available?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jacksonville Jaguars' own free agents: Who was signed and who is still available?
Now nearly a week into NFL free agency, which of the Jacksonville Jaguars' own free agents are signed and which are still available?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Who are the NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space for 9 months?
NASA's stuck astronauts are heading home now that a replacement crew has arrived at the International Space StationABC News - 1d
