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Massachusetts man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is awarded $13M

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — For the nearly three decades that he was behind bars, Michael Sullivan’s mother and four siblings died, his girlfriend moved on with her life and he was badly beaten in ...

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to threatening to bomb synagogue

BOSTON — A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty on Monday to charges that he threatened to kill Jews and bomb a synagogue in a case that U.S. prosecutors said reflected a growing nationwide torrent of ...

A Massachusetts Couple Called Off Their Wedding. Who Keeps the $70,000 Ring?

The state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled that if wedding plans crumble, the engagement ring must be returned to the person who purchased it.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Massachusetts court rules on who keeps engagement ring after breakup

When a Massachusetts man sued his ex-fiancée for a $70,000 engagement ring, the state's Supreme Court ruled that the ring should be returned to the buyer if the marriage is called off.

Warren glides to reelection in Massachusetts

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) won her reelection bid, easily beating her Republican opponent John Deaton, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. First elected to the U.S. Senate in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Man missing at sea lands boat in Ireland

Chris Ellery's boat broke down in the Irish Sea, but he was able to make it to County Wicklow.

Lawrence Murray Dixon – the man who made the Magic City

The architect’s art deco gems helped define Miami. Many have been lost. Others still captivate

World - Financial Times - November 3

Man who went missing in Irish Sea thanks searchers

The alarm was raised when Chris Ellery went missing off Fishguard, with searchers unable to locate him.

Man who dismembered woman after watching "Dexter" is sentenced

Cory Martin watched crime shows, including "Dexter" and "The First 48," for tips on how to get away with the killing, prosecutors said.

Man who ran illegal football streaming service jailed

Jonathan Edge was caught selling reprogrammed Firestick devices after advertising on Facebook.

Friedrich Merz, the man who would be Germany’s next chancellor

The CDU leader gave up a lucrative business career and is now bidding to unseat Olaf Scholz

World - Financial Times - November 15

Who wins when Nigeria's richest man takes on the 'oil mafia'?

Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.

Las Vegas man who called 911 for help killed by police in his home

Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.

The man who links Donald Trump with war-torn Lebanon

Massad Boulos, father of Tiffany Trump’s husband Michael, has met Middle Eastern politicians in the US

World - Financial Times - November 21

Zubimendi? Ederson? Ricci? Who might Man City target to replace Rodri?

After four successive defeats in all competitions for Manchester City, a replacement for Rodri has been mentioned again, but who are the contenders?

Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’

Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning to the U.S., officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 21

Man who used 3D printer to build gun jailed

The harm the viable weapon could have caused was catastrophic, Lancashire Police said.

Prosecutors seek 20 years for man who organized wife's mass rape

A husband who organized the mass rape of his wife for nearly a decade, should receive the maximum 20-year prison sentence, a French prosecutor said.

Man who allegedly threatened to kill Trump, visited rally arrested

An Arizona man who allegedly threatened to kill President-elect Trump in videos he posted online was arrested Monday by federal authorities, court documents show. Manuel Tamayo-Torres made “vague ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Man who spied for Russia in UK 'discussed killing journalist'

A UK-based spy ring allegedly passed secrets to Russia, a court has heard as a trial begins.

Man who found smooth Mars bar gets £2 compensation

Mars Wrigley UK says the smooth bar "slipped" through and confirmed the swirl is being kept.

No. 2 House Democrat easily wins reelection in Massachusetts

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, the No. 2 House Democrat, is projected to easily win reelection in Massachusetts after running uncontested, according to Decision Desk HQ. Clark was guaranteed ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

A state ballot measure was the first of its kind in the United States, but labor advocates worry it could lock Uber and Lyft drivers out of full-time employment status.

Tech - The New York Times - November 7

Massachusetts Votes to Let Uber, Lyft Drivers Unionize

Passage of the state ballot measure gives about 70,000 ride-share drivers the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining, which is not guaranteed to them under federal law.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Massachusetts Democrats call on Pentagon to ground Ospreys

Democratic lawmakers from Massachusetts sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week requesting he ground the controversial Osprey aircraft, sharing concerns after a recent ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

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

Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work lands modelling job

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.

Two Ohio officers charged with reckless homicide in death of Black man who pleaded 'I can't breathe'

Two Ohio police officers were charged with reckless homicide in the death of a Black man who pleaded “I can’t breathe” during a police encounter, authorities announced Saturday.

Jason Kelce appears to smash phone of man who used a gay slur to describe brother Travis and Taylor Swift

Jason Kelce appeared to run into some trouble with a college football fan while he was in Happy Valley on Saturday for the Penn State-Ohio State game.

Ex-officer found guilty in shooting death of Black man who was holding keys

A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.

Capitol Police arrest man who 'smelled like fuel' and had torch and flare gun

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center was closed Tuesday afternoon, after Capitol Police arrested a man who was carrying a torch and flare gun during their security screening process. “Our officers just ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Man who used legal loophole to live rent-free for years in NYC hotel found unfit to stand trial

A man charged with fraud for claiming to own a storied Manhattan hotel where he had been living rent-free for years has been found unfit to stand trial, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Man who smashed glass in door on Jan. 6 before Ashli Babbitt shooting sentenced

A Virginia man who was charged for smashing the glass of a door at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced to eight years in prison Thursday. Zachary Jordan Alam, 32, convicted of eight ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax

A father and daughter disabled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 have been awarded $58,000 against a former television producer who claimed ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 8

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