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Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and announces presidential pardons

The White House says it is the highest number of presidential acts of clemency in a single day.

BBC News - 3h

Queensland children as young as 10 face life sentences for murder as tough new laws pass parliament

Premier David Crisafulli’s controversial ‘adult crime, adult time’ regime becomes law despite widespread criticism from human rights advocates. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

The Guardian - 8h

Lawmakers face deepfake threats

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Lawmakers targeted by sexually explicit deepfakes More than two dozen lawmakers have been the victims of ...

The Hill - 17h

Al-Assad Is Gone, and One Idea Fills My Brain

On Sunday at 3 a.m. my mother woke me with a shaky voice. All our phones were ringing and the TV was loud. “He fell, Zaina, he fell. Assad fell.”

The New York Times - 21h

Inside the 10-year-old's life of violence and torture

The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?

BBC News - 1d

Judge's comment on paedophile head's minimum jail term was 'incorrect'

Judge "incorrect" to say Foden spending at least 11 years in prison, says Crown Prosecution Service.

BBC News - 1d

Nikki Giovanni – a life in pictures

Nikki Giovanni, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on 7 June 1943, was a critically acclaimed poet, educator and activist whose work was pivotal to the Black Arts movement and the Black Power movement. ...

The Guardian - 1d

'Vile' sex abuser with dozens of child victims jailed

The 130 charges relate to 47 victims, some from England, of which 46 were children at the time of the offending.

BBC News - 2d

Nippon Life in Talks to Acquire Resolution Life

The potential deal follows Nippon Life’s purchase of a stake in Corebridge Financial from American International Group and underscores the Japanese insurer’s thirst for deals abroad.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Nippon Life in talks to buy Resolution Life for $8.2bn in jumbo insurance deal

Acquisition would be largest-ever overseas agreement by Japanese insurer

Financial Times - 2d

Polygamous sect leader with 20 "wives" sentenced to 50 years

A polygamist leader in Arizona has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.

CBS News - 2d

The underdog life of Josh Butler

After losing both of his parents, Josh Butler went viral for escorting his dogs on the field on Senior Day in 2019. Now, he's proving his worth in the NFL.

ESPN - 2d

US polygamous leader with 20 ‘wives’ faces sentencing for sexual abuse of children

Samuel Bateman has pleaded guilty to a years-long scheme to transport girls across state lines for his sex crimes. A polygamous religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives” including ...

The Guardian - 3d

Suspended sentence after crash death of 'beautiful, happy' child

Scarlett Rossborough, eight, died after being knocked down by John Noble Lindsay in Carrickfergus in 2023.

BBC News - 3d

The endangered Mercosaurus roars back to life

Europe and South America revive a dormant deal

Financial Times - 3d

12/8: Face the Nation

This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Syrian rebels have taken control of Damascus, overthrowing the regime of President Bashar Assad. Plus, more on the congressional task force ...

CBS News - 3d

Leinster spark into life and cruise past Bristol

Leinster begin their pursuit of a fifth Investec Champions Cup crown with a ruthless second half display to claim a bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.

BBC News - 3d

Travis Kelce Just Taught a Lesson in How to Be Instantly Likable in 1 Sentence

It can make you more likable too.

Inc. - 4d

Freedman Town's history comes to life in new documentary

Kathleen Sanders shares the story of her grandmother, Katie Johnson Warren, in a new documentary. The film explores the history of Freedman Town as a safe haven for African Americans during a time ...

CBS News - 6d

Jealous ex-partners who kill to get tougher sentences

The changes follow an independent review into domestic murder sentencing by barrister Clare Wade.

BBC News - 6d

How a villain came to life in 'Dune: Part Two'

Perhaps no single character made a bigger impact onscreen in 'Dune: Part Two' than the viciously terrifying Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, played by Austin Butler.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story

These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.

The New York Times - 6d

Brianna Ghey killer has sentence appeal bid refused

Eddie Ratcliffe's lawyers argued the trial judge had not taken his "immaturity" into account.

BBC News - Dec. 5

The Best Gifts for the Beverage Enthusiast in Your Life (2024)

Our favorite WIRED-tested giftable gadgets for everything from water and coffee to wine and cocktails.

Wired - Dec. 5

Italian Sentenced in Killing of Ex-Girlfriend, Giulia Cecchettin

The killing ignited national outrage and provoked calls for stronger measures to protect women.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in femicide that rocked Italy

A 23-year-old Italian man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to stabbing his ex-girlfriend in a closely watched case that sparked public outcry.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Ashley Benefield, ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband, is sentenced to 20 years

A former ballerina who was convicted of manslaughter in what she claimed was the self-defense killing of her estranged husband was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Thomas Kingston took life after reaction to medication

The husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter died from a head injury in February.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail

Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Iran frees rapper Toomaj Salehi months after death sentence overturned

Iran has released dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi more than two years after his backing of women's rights protests over Mahsa Amini's death landed him in prison.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Death sentence upheld for tycoon — unless she pays $9 billion

Truong My Lan was convicted of swindling money from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) and sentenced to death for fraud totaling $27 billion.

CBS News - Dec. 3

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home

The remaining five Australians from the Bali Nine group who are serving life sentences for drug smuggling in Indonesia could be repatriated home this month as Indonesia and Australia put finishing ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

Vietnamese tycoon faces scramble to raise billions to avoid death sentence

Truong My Lan must repay three-quarters of $12bn she embezzled from bank in a case that shocked the country. The Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has lost her appeal against the death ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Woman sentenced to 25 years for DUI crash that killed bride on wedding day

A South Carolina woman will spend 25 years in prison for a drunken crash that killed a bride on her wedding day in April 2023. Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to several charges, including ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Woman sentenced to 25 years for drunk-driving killing of newlywed

A judge in South Carolina sentenced a woman to 25 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to charges involving the drunk-driving killing of a woman who had just gotten married and was riding in a ...