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Two Americans Freed by Taliban in Prisoner Swap

The last-minute deal was the final capstone in Biden’s campaign to release dozens of Americans detained abroad.

The Wall Street Journal - 21h

Putin's Torturers Couldn't Break These Ukrainian Prisoners

Former POWs detail cruel methods, including beatings and electric shocks from a field telephone known as “a call to Putin.”

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Two Americans freed in US-Taliban prisoner exchange

Two Americans, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, were freed in a prisoner exchange between the United States and the Taliban. The deal was brokered by former President Biden before he left office, ...

The Hill - 13h

Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders among January 6 prisoners released by Trump

Far-right figures Enrique Tarrio and Steward Rhodes set free after being imprisoned for helping plot Capitol attack. Extremist supporters of Donald Trump who attacked the US Capitol on 6 ...

The Guardian - 19h

American released in apparent prisoner swap with Taliban

At least one American, identified as Ryan Corbett, was released in an apparent prisoner exchange with the Taliban. In a statement, his family thanks both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Taliban ...

NBC News - 22h

US trades Taliban prisoner for two American detainees

Two Americans held by the Taliban were exchanged for an Afghan imprisoned in the US on narco-terrorism charges.

BBC News - 1d

2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap

In exchange, the Biden administration released an Afghan man convicted on narcotics charges in 2008.

The New York Times - 1d

90 Palestinian prisoners released from Israel

The ceasefire began Sunday after Hamas supplied a list of the hostages slated for return to Israel.

ABC News - 2d

Freed Palestinian prisoners are reunited with loved ones

There were scenes of joy in the West Bank as families awaited to welcome the 90 prisoners who Israel freed as a part of the ceasefire deal. The 90 prisoners were released in exchange for the three ...

NBC News - 2d

Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released

Yahoo News - 2d

Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released

Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.

BBC News - 2d

Almanac: January 19

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

CBS News - 2d

The growing popularity of Dry January

Nearly a third of Americans plan to participate in Dry January this month. The annual non-drinking ritual kicked off around the same time as the surgeon general issued an advisory about alcohol's ...

CBS News - 3d

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 19)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

CBS News - 4d

Navalny Lawyers Sentenced to Years in Prison

Three lawyers who defended the Russian opposition leader before his death were sentenced to up to five years as the biggest crackdown on dissent since the Soviet era deepened.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Russia sentences Alexey Navalny's lawyers to years in prison

Russia sentenced three lawyers who had defended Alexei Navalny to several years in prison for sharing his messages from prison with the outside world.

CBS News - 5d

How many prisoners are fighting the Los Angeles fires?

Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, according to the California Dept. of Corrections.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Almanac: January 12

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

CBS News - Jan. 12

How to Survive January

Lotion! Heating pads! Sketchy space heaters!

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires - and stigma

Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.

BBC News - Jan. 11

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 12)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Cutting out alcohol for "Dry January"

Many Americans are starting off this new year by focusing on sobriety and giving up alcohol for Dry January. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.

CBS News - Jan. 9

US transfers 11 prisoners out of Guantánamo Bay

The U.S. on Monday transferred 11 prisoners out of Guantánamo Bay, the latest batch of inmates to leave the infamous facility in Cuba that once held around 780 detainees. The 11 prisoners were ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate

A video clip of Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, having sex with an inmate went viral online.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Meet the Press – January 5, 2025

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Carol Lee, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short

NBC News - Jan. 5

Almanac: January 5

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain

ABC News - Jan. 4

Sara Sharif's killer father 'attacked in prison'

Urfan Sharif, who was convicted of murdering his daughter Sara, is said to have been assaulted in HMP Belmarsh on New Year's Day.

BBC News - Jan. 3

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 5)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Duchess of Sussex's Netflix series set for January premiere

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has a Netflix series set for a mid-January premiere, the streaming service said in a Thursday post on the social platform X. The show, titled “With Love, Meghan,” ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Premier League January transfer window opens

The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, giving clubs the opportunity to improve their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

ESPN - Jan. 2

POWER Digest [January 2025]

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Can Labour sell a softer prisons policy?

The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public

Financial Times - Jan. 2

PlayStation Plus Free Games For January 2025 Revealed

PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting January 7: Suicide Squad: Kill the ...

GameSpot - Jan. 1