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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.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate hospitalized with severe health issues
Activists say Iranian authorities have allowed imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to be hospitalized after almost nine weeks of feeling sickWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Ex-DJ imprisoned for life for murdering partner’s mother in drunken knife attack
Damian Homer stabbed Wendy Francis, 61, twice in the chest after she tried to help her daughter during the attack . A lorry driver and ex-DJ who stabbed his partner’s mother to death in a drunken ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
‘Almost like imprisonment’: the shocking truth about life for boybands in their ‘golden era’
Mobbed, groped, overworked, paid a pittance and given little time off … ahead of a major TV series about boybands, former members of 5ive and 911 reveal what success was really like for many. ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months
Human rights activists say imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova has resurfaced after more than 20 months without any communication from her, and has met with her fatherWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
'This wasn't our crime': Parental imprisonment and the children left behind
Woman's Hour on Radio 4 has spoken to those affected by a parent being sent to prison.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Venezuela Frees Over 130 People Imprisoned After Disputed Election
Experts say the release of some political prisoners may be an attempt by Venezuela’s autocrat to send a signal to President-elect Trump.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Erdogan tacitly supports ally's proposal for leniency toward imprisoned Kurdish militant leader
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seemed to give his implicit support on Tuesday for an unprecedented proposal by his nationalist ally that could lead to leniency for Abdullah Ocalan, the ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Imprisoned Belarus activist Maria Kolesnikova is considering asking for a pardon, her father says
The father of imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova says she's considering asking authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko for a pardon after more than four years behind barsWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Concerns grow for imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi's health in Iran
Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has undergone a complex surgery in Iran that saw part of a bone in her right leg removed over cancer fearsWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
‘They have not broken him’: Son of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai on his father’s imprisonment
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai took the stand in his own defense this week in a landmark national security trial in Hong Kong. His son, Sebastien Lai, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his ...Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Protecting Nature, With the U.S. on the Sidelines
As the world gathers this week for U.N. biodiversity negotiations, the U.S. hasn’t ratified a decades-old treaty to protect nature.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
The youngest presidents in U.S. history
The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.Politics - CBS News - November 1 -
How Israelis see the U.S. election
With Israel at war in Gaza and in Lebanon, and led by the most right-wing government in its modern history, the Middle East is closely watching the results of the U.S. election, which could ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Deadly shootings during Halloween events in U.S.
Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Who is the richest U.S. president ever?
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Sweden's Klarna Files for U.S. IPO
The payments specialist filed registration documents with the SEC, but said the number of shares and the price range for the proposed offering haven’t yet been decided.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
Klarna Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO
The Swedish ‘buy now pay later’ company began the process for a stock market listing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Does the U.S. need a secretary of loneliness?
Here’s why governments should invest in fighting social isolation.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
U.S. Workers Might Be Souring on DEI
According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, U.S. workers are feeling “slightly more negative” about DEI efforts compared with last year.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Why the U.S. is growing less food
Fruit production is down nearly 36% in 2024 from 2003, while vegetable production is down 6.3%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Sources: Ex-U.S. coach Arena in talks with Quakes
The San Jose Earthquakes are in advanced discussions with former LA Galaxy and United States men's national team coach Bruce Arena to make him the team's next head coach, sources told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
U.S. youth star Campbell makes Dortmund debut
American forward Cole Campbell played his first game for Borussia Dortmund as a late substitute in the 2-1 loss to Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
How the U.S. Shaped Israel's Attack on Iran
The airstrikes that unfolded met Washington’s expectations while dealing Iran a punishing blow.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26 -
U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election
With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
Japan's Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27 -
Meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen
The U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen are trusted to drive lifeboats on the most challenging rescue missions. They train in some of the worst weather and on the highest seas in America.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Tuesday Briefing: The U.S. Campaign’s Final Stretch
Plus, the “Ketamine Queen.”World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day
CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
McDonald’s Seeks to Resolve E. Coli Crisis and Return Focus to Value
The fast-food giant’s earnings results did not reflect the potential fallout from an E. coli outbreak that the company said it moved quickly to contain.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports
President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Early voting is surging across the U.S. Explore the data.
Early voting has begun in states across the country where voters are able to cast their ballots either in person or via mail.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Clean Energy Is Booming in the U.S. The Election Could Change That.
Trump has suggested he would dismantle the Inflation Reduction Act, which has reshaped America’s energy landscape. It won’t be easy.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
GDP Report Shows US Economy Grew at 2.8% Rate
In a key economic report released just days before the presidential election, gross economic product rose at a 2.8 percent rate in the third quarter.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria
Airstrikes on Monday targeted people who the military said were senior leaders of the group, which has sharply stepped up its attacks in Iraq and Syria.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Thursday Briefing: U.S. Voters Focus on the Economy
Plus, what too much sugar does to your body.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time
The Agriculture Department said a pig in Oregon tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. details how it was found and why it is concerning.Top stories - NBC News - October 30