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Top stories - NBC News
Texas execution tied to 'shaken baby syndrome' death is in limbo amid legal fight
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."21 minutes ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Texas 'shaken baby syndrome' execution in legal limbo after appeals court reversal
Robert Roberson was sentenced to death based on the largely discredited "shaken baby syndrome" hypothesis. His case went to the Supreme Court.23 minutes ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Execution in Shaken Baby Case Can Continue, Texas Appeals Court Says
Robert Roberson was set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child after a brief court-ordered delay.30 minutes ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama1 hour ago -
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. ...2 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 ...3 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.4 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.5 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.7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Execution looms for Texas man allegedly convicted by ‘junk science’
Robert Roberson was convicted of killing daughter through ‘shaken baby syndrome’ – supporters say there was no crime. Robert Roberson , whom advocates say was wrongfully convicted of killing his ...16 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 -
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 -
Top stories - NBC News
Clemency bid rejected for Texas man set to be first executed in U.S. for 'shaken baby' death
A Texas board rejected recommending clemency for a condemned man who would be the first in the nation to be executed for a case of “shaken baby syndrome.”Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Middle East latest: Israeli jets pummel southern Lebanon and Beirut's suburbs
Israeli jets have struck southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs and officials say at least 27 people were killed, including a city mayorYesterday - Israel -
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 ...Yesterday - 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.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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 -
Business - CNBC
Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested
Donald Trump commuted the 20-year prison sentence of Philip Esformes, convicted of a massive Medicare fraud, during the then-president's final weeks in office.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene, Milton latest death toll, power outage updates
At least 268 people died after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton ravaged parts of the U.S., CBS News confirms. Thousands remain without power in the South. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Citi and BofA join other big US banks in beating gloomy forecasts
Stronger than expected earnings add to hopes of a ‘soft landing’ for economy2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Middle East latest: Israel faces mounting criticism over attacks on UN peacekeepers
Israel is facing more criticism over attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon2 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Trump makes latest bid at moving hush money case to federal court
Former President Trump’s attorneys on Monday made their latest bid at moving his hush money criminal case to federal court, telling an appeals panel that a lower judge’s refusal to do so was ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Google becomes the latest tech giant to strike a nuclear-power deal for AI
Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle all have nuclear arrangements of their own as tech companies seek clean-energy solutions for AI’s massive power needs.3 days ago - Google -
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.3 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.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.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 classmates4 days ago