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World - ABC News
Kenya's president nominates interior minister as new deputy but high court orders halt to process
Kenya’s president has nominated the country’s interior minister as his new deputy3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Texas Supreme Court halts execution of Robert Roberson in "shaken baby syndrome" case
Late Thursday night, the Texas Supreme Court issued a last-minute stay of execution for Robert Roberson, who was set to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction linked ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
'Shaken baby syndrome' execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision
Robert Roberson was sentenced to death based on the largely discredited "shaken baby syndrome" hypothesis.7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling
Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...7 hours ago - Texas -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Death of Yahya Sinwar, and Execution Halted in Shaken Baby Case
Plus, closing time for Kmart.8 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death
Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."13 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.14 hours ago - Texas -
Top stories - CBS News
Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...18 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Roberson execution temporarily blocked in shaken baby syndrome case
The Supreme Court declined to block Texas from executing Robert Roberson, who insists his conviction for murdering his 2-year-old daughter rests upon a debunked version of shaken baby syndrome, but ...19 hours ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Google Executive Overseeing Search and Advertising Leaves Role
Prabhakar Raghavan, the most senior Google executive overseeing its search engine and ads products, will be succeeded by longtime Google executive Nick Fox.21 hours ago - Google -
Top stories - CBS News
Texas judge grants temporary restraining order pausing Robert Roberson's execution
Texas lawmakers filed a subpoena Wednesday in a last-minute effort to delay the execution of Robert Roberson.21 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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.23 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Manitoba government halts school building plan, says other methods will be found
WINNIPEG — After a lengthy review, Manitoba's NDP government has halted a plan hatched by the former Progressive Conservative government to build new schools in partnership with the private sector.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion
Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.Yesterday - Climate -
Politics - The Hill
Trump suggests he will ban transgender athletes through executive action
Former President Trump on Tuesday signaled he would ban transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity though an executive order if he wins reelection next ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Indra Seeks Acquisitions to Bolster Defense Business, Executive Chairman Says
The Madrid-listed technology and defense group is involved in active negotiations to absorb more than 10 companies.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
XDefiant Is Not Shutting Down, Executive Producer Says, Year 2 Still Planned
After rumors surfaced of a potential shutdown for Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant , the game's executive producer, Mark Rubin, says the leak is not true and that Year 2 content is still ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Weight-loss drug firm accused of prioritising profits after halting insulin pen production
Novo Nordisk’s decision will force people in developing countries to use outdated glass vials and syringes, warn campaigners. The pharmaceutical company behind injectable weight-loss drugs has been ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Judge upholds execution warrant in 'shaken baby' case
A judge in Texas denied a motion by lawyers for Robert Roberson to throw out the execution warrant against him. Roberson is scheduled to be executed Thursday and would be the first person put to ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump Media's stock is halted after sudden plunge in DJT shares
Trading in Trump Media, owner of Truth Social, was halted briefly on Tuesday after the stock suddenly plunged.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Trump Media shares fall nearly 10% after DJT plunge triggers trading halt
Trading in Trump Media shares was briefly halted due to volatility, after the Truth Social owner's stock suddenly plunged in price.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
US warns Israel of potential halt to arms transfers if Gaza aid is not distributed
A private letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin to Benjamin Netanyahu gives Israel 30 days to act. The Biden administration has warned Israel that it faces possible punishment, including ...2 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris courts Black voters, Trump halts Q&A
Vice President Kamala Harris is vying for support in Michigan as her campaign unveils a push for Black voters. This comes as former President Donald Trump continues campaigning in battleground ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Wars, debt, climate crisis and Covid have halted anti-poverty fight – World Bank
Setbacks mean UN goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is impossible to hit, report finds. Wars, debt, the climate crisis and the pandemic have combined to halt progress in the fight against ...3 days ago - Covid -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Former Outfest executive director Damien Navarro sues the organization
Former executive director Damien Navarro is suing Outfest for discrimination and retaliation after his contract was not renewed amid the nonprofit's financial turmoil. Outfest is known for its ...3 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP
U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Data Finds Many New Executive MBA Grads Launch Their Own Startups
An annual ranking of global EMBA programs finds numerous graduates use knowledge gained to found startups, not continue scaling the corporate ranks.4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Texas, Execution Looms Despite Questions in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson could be the first person put to death in connection with shaken baby syndrome. The state’s highest criminal court ruled in another case that the science had changed.4 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Singapore to Halt $1.7 Billion Allianz Deal
The Singapore government plans to put a halt to a proposed deal by Germany’s Allianz to buy a majority stake in Singapore insurance company Income Insurance.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why mature executives return to study for an EMBA
Fiftysomething graduates share their motivations and experiences of studying alongside younger classmates5 days ago