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Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing Is Pushed Back to Jan. 30

A hearing scheduled for mid-December was pushed back to Jan. 30 so the judge and the new L.A. district attorney could have time to review filings in the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Judge delays hearing on Menendez brothers’ bid to be released early

Resentencing put back until 30 January in part to let newly elected Los Angeles district attorney weigh in on case. A resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Mendendez, the brothers convicted of ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Poland backs French bid to kill Mercosur trade deal

Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to protect EU’s largest poultry producers

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Florida Republican launches bid for Waltz's seat after Trump endorsement

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) announced his run for Rep. Mike Waltz’s (R-Fla.) congressional seat this week following President-elect Trump’s endorsement. “I’m proud to announce that I’m going ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

UK car insurer Direct Line rejects £3.3bn takeover offer by Aviva

The company, part way through a turnaround plan, says the cash and shares proposal undervalues the business

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey in bid for Christmas No 1

The party leader has teamed up with the Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir to release a charity single.

Bolsonaro Is Making a Comeback Bid in Brazil and Betting on Trump's Help

Brazil’s former president wants to return to power and said in an interview he believes the U.S. president-elect will help make that happen, possibly via economic sanctions on his leftist rivals.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 8 hours ago

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