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U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives
The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002.The New York Times - 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 -
Big Ten, SEC each put 7 teams in women's Top 25
The Big Ten and SEC each has seven teams ranked in The AP Top 25 women's basketball poll, with UCLA and South Carolina remaining 1-2.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
All 49 possible Super Bowl matchups, ranked
Some Super Bowl matchups are atrocious and unthinkable, some are transcendent and we should only get so lucky.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
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13 prisoners escape after drunk detective opens cells, police say
All but two of the 15 suspects in the jail at the time escaped when the cells were opened on the morning, police said.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Man charged with helping ex-British soldier in London prison getaway
London police say a man has been charged with assisting a former British soldier later convicted of spying for Iran in his escape from prisonABC News - Jan. 6 -
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Women’s college basketball power rankings: Is Maryland a Final Four team?
Conference realignment in women’s college basketball came into full effect this week. The theoretical matchups fans anticipated during the offseason are finally starting to play out on the court, ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Indonesia launches free meal program to combat kids, pregnant women malnutrition
Indonesia’s new government has begun an ambitious project to fight malnutrition by feeding nearly 90 million children and pregnant women that is expected to cost $28 billion through 2029, although ...ABC News - Jan. 6 -
As the Taliban open their doors to tourism, they are closing windows on women | Catherine Bennett
Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid. Having denied Afghan women jobs, education and free movement, ordered them to be totally covered, banned them from ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Faith and fashion: Iranian women revamp hijab rules
Defiance of headscarves accompanied by growing demand for stylish options among those following Islamic republic’s dress codeFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Perimeter security broken at dozens of prisons in England and Wales, warn governors
High-profile escapes highlight under-investment at facilities that date back to the Victorian eraFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Ilona Maher’s Bristol bow expected to double record crowd for women’s side
Presence of the most followed rugby player on the planet will attract over 8,000 fans to Ashton Gate on Sunday. Making a debut for a new club is a day every player will remember in their career but ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
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 BritainABC News - Jan. 4 -
Guantánamo Convict Sues to Stop U.S. Plan to Send Him to Prison in Iraq
A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Death row prisoner asks Arizona for second time to be executed
Aaron Brian Gunches' execution would mark a resumption of Arizona's use of the death penalty after a two-year pause while it reviewed its procedures.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Judge rules out prison time for Trump in "hush money" case
The New York judge who rejected President-elect Donald Trump's argument that his criminal "hush money" case should be thrown out over the Supreme Court's immunity ruling has denied his motion to ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'
Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds
New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
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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 -
The Papers: Sara Sharif's dad 'attacked in prison' and social care 'shake-up'
Friday's papers carry a variety of stories, including news the government is launching a commission to reform social care.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
LeBron, Curry 3rd at positions in All-Star voting
Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and ...ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Women: Can South Carolina again run the table in the SEC?
The Gamecocks' quest for a third straight undefeated league season starts Thursday when SEC play opens.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Will they stay or will they go? All the pressing offseason QB questions
The two teams with the clearest need under center are no longer in position to sit and draft one. Let's dive into the Raiders, Vikings, Giants and more situations.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
All Democrats expected to participate in Speaker’s vote
All Democrats are expected to be in the Capitol on Friday for the vote to seat the next Speaker of the House, according to the Democratic whip’s office. The full participation of Democrats is ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Subway Violence Stubbornly Defies All Efforts to Quell It
A string of attacks has riders devising their own strategies to stay safe, even after years of official efforts to make New York’s vital transportation system secure.The New York Times - 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 publicFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
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Rizzi: All members of Saints safe following attack
Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi said all members of the organization are safe following a "senseless" attack early Wednesday in the French Quarter.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
After a Monumental Year for Women’s Basketball, What’s Next?
Professional and college games broke into the broader cultural zeitgeist like never before in 2024.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Moving the Goalposts | From the Euros to Canada’s new league: women’s football in 2025
Controversially postponed Wafcon will finally take place and Brazil will hope to retain Copa América title. New landmarks, historic wins and the USA gaining Olympic redemption – the last 12 months ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Women behind the lens: six of the most striking images from 2024
Our favourite photographs from around the world taken by women and capturing moments of contemplation, celebration and imagination Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 1