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Iran executes in public a serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases
Iran's state media say authorities have executed in public a man convicted of raping dozens of women over two decadesWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
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As Archbishop, He Struggled to Unite the Anglican Church. His Tenure Ended in an Abuse Scandal.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s decadelong fight to drag the Church of England into the 21st century ended this week as the church agreed he should quit over his handling of a child-abuse ...World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Democrats press Biden to protect executive branch from Trump’s return
Capitol Hill Democrats are pressing the White House to pull out all the stops to gird the executive branch against Donald Trump's promised efforts to tear down federal agencies and restructure them ...Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago -
Robert Roberson's execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court declares
The execution of Robert Roberson -- whose "shaken baby syndrome" murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny -- will resume.Top stories - ABC News - 15 hours ago -
Texas Supreme Court Paves Way for Execution in ‘Shaken Baby’ Case
Texas lawmakers exceeded their power when they intervened last month to stop the execution of Robert Roberson by summoning him to testify, the court found.Top stories - The New York Times - 13 hours ago -
Robert Roberson's execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas man was meant to be executed last month, but it was temporarily stopped at the last minute.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
Texas court clears way for controversial execution of Robert Roberson
The Texas Supreme Court has made a decision that will allow the controversial execution of Robert Roberson to proceed. Roberson was found guilty of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2002 and his ...Top stories - CBS News - 11 hours ago -
The key moments as a Texas man faces execution in a shaken baby syndrome case
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against a legislative subpoena that lawmakers used to stave off the execution of Robert RobersonHealth - ABC News - 9 hours ago -
Texas Supreme Court says Robert Roberson's execution can proceed
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for 57-year-old Robert Roberson to become the first person in the U.S. to be executed for a "shaken baby syndrome" murder. A jury convicted ...Top stories - CBS News - 8 hours ago -
Russian lawmakers give initial approval to a bill targeting those who advocate not having children
Russia’s lower house of parliament has given a quick initial approval to a bill outlawing the promotion of material that discourages people from having childrenWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Eye on America: Rise in threats to lawmakers and a roller derby team fights for trans rights
In Nevada, we examine the troubling rise of threats and toxicity that are affecting local politicians across the political spectrum. And in New York, we see how recreational sports is becoming the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
Texas lawmakers still working out specifics for death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was scheduled to testify before a panel of state lawmakers Monday, but that testimony was delayed. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on why.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Judge tosses suits against 3 lawmakers over posts after Chiefs Super Bowl Rally shooting
A judge has tossed three lawsuits filed against lawmakers who shared social media posts that falsely accused a Kansas man of being among the shooters who opened fire at a rally celebrating the ...Sports - ABC News - October 22 -
Lawmakers: South Korea’s spy chief tells parliament that North Korea has sent another 1,500 troops to Russia
Lawmakers: South Korea’s spy chief tells parliament that North Korea has sent another 1,500 troops to RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
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Some Liberal lawmakers ask Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau not to run for a fourth term
Some lawmakers in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s own Liberal Party have asked the leader not to run for a fourth term Wednesday, handing him one of the biggest tests of his political careerWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Texas attorney general and state lawmakers spar over death row inmate in 'shaken baby' case
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers who used their legislative powers and the courts to stop an execution last week with only hours to spare have drawn public rebuke from state Attorney General ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video shows apparent assault
A member of the British Parliament was suspended Sunday by the Labour Party after a video appeared to show him punching and knocking a man to the ground.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Israeli lawmakers pass second law to restrict the main UN agency providing aid to Gaza, and designate it a terror group
Israeli lawmakers pass second law to restrict the main UN agency providing aid to Gaza, and designate it a terror groupWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
NFL player-turned-lawmaker Colin Allred has a new playbook to take on Ted Cruz
Democratic Congressman Colin Allred is making his last push to secure votes ahead of his Election Day showdown in Texas with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ballot box fires in the state of Washington and calls for around-the-clock law enforcement presence at ballot drop locations.Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade
The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.Politics - Politico - October 30
