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2 Somali pirates get 30 years for kidnapping U.S. journalist

Michael Scott Moore was kidnapped in Somalia in 2012 and held hostage for nearly three years.

2 Somali men sentenced to 30 years in kidnapping and imprisonment of U.S. journalist

Two Somali men who prosecutors called pirates were sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday in the 2012 kidnapping of an American journalist who was held hostage for over two years.

Two Somali men sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping of American journalist

Two Somali men will spend 30 years in prison for the kidnapping of an American journalist, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said Tuesday. In a press release, the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

14-year-old boy last seen in kidnap video among 11 found dead in southern Mexico

There have been many horrifying videos posted online amid Mexico's drug cartel violence, but few have been as profoundly shocking as that of a 14-year-old boy kidnapped in late October along with ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

Former politician gets at least 28 years for killing Vegas reporter

A judge invoked sentencing enhancements to add eight years to the minimum 20-year sentence that a jury set in August after finding Robert Telles guilty of murder.

North Dakota woman gets 25 years for fatally poisoning boyfriend

Ina Kenoyer believed Steven Riley Jr. was about to come into a large inheritance and had planned to break up with her, authorities say.

15 years of Horrible Histories – kids’ TV so good it’s getting a Bafta

The anarchic show that spawned the team behind sitcom treasure Ghosts is being given a Bafta for its ‘extraordinary impact’. Here are its 15 greatest moments. Hooray for Horrible Histories. It was ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

This massive flooring company says the housing market will get better — next year

Mohawk Industries’ product mix has been hit by consumers trading down and by new construction outpacing higher-value remodeling.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Ex-rebel gets 40-year jail term in landmark Ugandan case

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Victor Radley: ‘I love coming to England. Every year gets better’

NRL and England forward on World Cup heartache, the challenge of Samoa and loving life in South Yorkshire. There are not many who would be willing to swap Bondi beach for the outskirts of Barnsley ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Bob's Burgers actor gets year in prison for US Capitol riots

Jay Johnston, a Hollywood actor, is one of the most high-profile people to be jailed for involvement in the 6 January 2021 riot.

Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison

He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.

Russell Wilson isn't getting Comeback Player of the Year consideration, but he should

The AP has reiterated the criteria of Comeback Player of the Year to voters.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard, bribed Navy officials with cash and luxury goods in exchange for over $30 million in contracts for his business, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison

Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.

Many more seniors are getting COVID shots this year, CDC reports

Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.

NBA contract extensions: Alperen Sengun, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Suggs get big deals, plus an unprecedented pact

Some notable players from the 2021 NBA Draft class signed new deals on Monday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town and a search is underway

Philippine police say a search is underway after four gunmen reportedly abducted an American national, who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist before being spirited away by speedboat

World - ABC News - October 18

An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine police said Friday it has launched a search after gunmen reportedly abducted an American national, who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist before ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

'Cult' members jailed over coroner kidnap plot

An "anti-establishment cult" entered a courtroom having conspired to kidnap a coroner.

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Philippine police say three suspects in the kidnapping of an American in the country’s south have been arrested and they believe the victim is still alive

World - ABC News - October 30

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Police in the Philippines said Wednesday that they had arrested three suspects in the kidnapping of an American and that they believe the victim is still alive.

Kashmir gets a largely powerless government 5 years after India stripped its special status

Leaders of Kashmir’s biggest political party have been sworn into office to run a largely powerless local government for the first time after India stripped the region of its special status five ...

World - ABC News - October 16

Man Whose Fentanyl Stash Killed Child at Day Care Gets 45-Year Sentence

Felix Herrera Garcia stepped over the boy’s body before fleeing the Bronx day care center, prosecutors said. The same kitchen utensils used for snacks were used to package drugs, they said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Ex-Mexico drug czar gets 38 years in U.S. prison for taking cartel bribes

Genaro García Luna was convicted of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa cartel that he was supposedly combating.

Sea Of Thieves Finally Gets A Much-Requested Feature After More Than 6 Years

Rare has finally broken the pirate's curse in Sea of Thieves that kept players from bending their knees. That's right--buccaneers can finally crouch in the multiplayer action-adventure after ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Medicare drug plans are getting better next year. Some will also cost more.

Although millions of Medicare recipients could see big drug savings in 2025, many insurers plan to raise their premiums. Here's what to know.

Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal

Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison in a case involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht, which became synonymous with corruption ...

World - ABC News - October 22

Peru's ex-president gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case linked to Brazil construction giant Odebrecht

World - ABC News - October 21

U.K. Man Who Posed as a Girl to Extort Teens Online Gets 20 Years in Prison

The Northern Ireland resident sought explicit images from thousands of girls he had groomed and blackmailed, leading to the death of a 12-year-old girl in the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 26

'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6

Former actor on the cartoon "Bob's Burgers" who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.

Bungie's Marathon Gets Its First Update in Over A Year Albeit With Few New Details

After more than a year of silence, Bungie has given an update on the development progress of its extraction shooter Marathon . The lengthy video is surprisingly light on details, however, with ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Boston pizzeria owner gets 8.5 years in prison for forced labor of undocumented workers

The owner of a Boston area pizza chain who forced undocumented victims to work for him in grueling conditions, and under violent physical abuse and threats of deportation, has been sentenced to ...

Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue

Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for another five-year term

World - ABC News - October 30

FTX's Nishad Singh gets no jail time, 3 years supervised release for role in crypto fraud

Nishad Singh was the fourth former FTX executive to be handed a punishment tied to the collapse of the crypto exchange in late 2022.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Man Who Killed Hundreds of Eagles and Hawks Gets Nearly 4 Years in Prison

Travis John Branson was part of a conspiracy that killed 3,600 birds, prosecutors said. He also trafficked and sold bird parts on the black market.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

GB Energy gets just £100mn over 2 years in Budget despite £8bn pledge

Sum raises questions over state-owned company’s ability to help meet 2030 target for decarbonisation

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Latest in Get Years Kidnapping

2 Somali pirates get 30 years for kidnapping U.S. journalist

2 Somali men sentenced to 30 years in kidnapping and imprisonment of U.S. journalist

Two Somali men sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping of American journalist

14-year-old boy last seen in kidnap video among 11 found dead in southern Mexico

Workers could get right to strike for a year

Former politician gets at least 28 years for killing Vegas reporter

North Dakota woman gets 25 years for fatally poisoning boyfriend

15 years of Horrible Histories – kids’ TV so good it’s getting a Bafta

This massive flooring company says the housing market will get better — next year

Ex-rebel gets 40-year jail term in landmark Ugandan case

Victor Radley: ‘I love coming to England. Every year gets better’

Bob's Burgers actor gets year in prison for US Capitol riots

Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison

Russell Wilson isn't getting Comeback Player of the Year consideration, but he should

Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison

Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison

Many more seniors are getting COVID shots this year, CDC reports

NBA contract extensions: Alperen Sengun, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Suggs get big deals, plus an unprecedented pact

An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town and a search is underway

An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town

'Cult' members jailed over coroner kidnap plot

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Kashmir gets a largely powerless government 5 years after India stripped its special status

Man Whose Fentanyl Stash Killed Child at Day Care Gets 45-Year Sentence

Ex-Mexico drug czar gets 38 years in U.S. prison for taking cartel bribes

Sea Of Thieves Finally Gets A Much-Requested Feature After More Than 6 Years

Medicare drug plans are getting better next year. Some will also cost more.

Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal

Peru's ex-president gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case linked to Brazil construction giant Odebrecht

U.K. Man Who Posed as a Girl to Extort Teens Online Gets 20 Years in Prison

'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6

Bungie's Marathon Gets Its First Update in Over A Year Albeit With Few New Details

Boston pizzeria owner gets 8.5 years in prison for forced labor of undocumented workers

Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue

FTX's Nishad Singh gets no jail time, 3 years supervised release for role in crypto fraud

Man Who Killed Hundreds of Eagles and Hawks Gets Nearly 4 Years in Prison

GB Energy gets just £100mn over 2 years in Budget despite £8bn pledge

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