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Top stories - The New York Times
What’s Wrong With Donald Trump?
I think there’s an answer. But it’s not age — or, at least, it’s not just age.11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Former Peruvian President Gets Long Jail Term on Graft Conviction
Alejandro Toledo, once close to the U.S., was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of taking a $20 million bribe.23 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
John Grisham, Jim McCloskey talk wrongful convictions amid Texas case
John Grisham and Jim McCloskey, who co-wrote a book called "Framed" about wrongful convictions, spoke to "CBS Mornings" amid a Texas death penalty case.9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Officer who shot Kaba did nothing wrong, says colleague
Mr Kaba's family say Martyn Blake's aquittal has failed "all those affected by police violence".15 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Georgia-Texas controversy: Is it more important to get a call right or follow procedure?
Ironically, the call that went against Georgia and for Texas wound up helping the Bulldogs and hurting the Longhorns.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Wall Street analysts get it wrong on two of our portfolio industrial stocks
New research from Wall Street analysts missed the mark on Stanley Black & Decker and DuPont.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Erin Moriarty on what we owe to the wrongfully convicted
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
John Grisham on the wrongfully convicted: "It's not that difficult to convict an innocent person"
The bestselling author of legal thrillers has co-written a work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes, and the fight to exonerate them.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
When therapy goes wrong: the problem of underqualified practitioners
In the age of influencer therapists and mental health apps, experts say the public need to be better informed. Psychotherapists in England must be regulated, experts say, after abuse claims ...3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump Tried to Silence Stormy Daniels Again After His Conviction
Donald J. Trump was convicted in May of covering up a hush-money deal with Stormy Daniels. Just two months later, his lawyer offered another deal for her silence.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The New York Times
Why Thomas Tuchel Was the Right Choice for England. And the Wrong One, Too.
An outcry over the hiring of a German to lead England’s national team was predictable. But don’t dismiss every objection out of hand.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling
Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...4 days ago - Texas -
Sports - The New York Times
Golf’s Ryder Cup Is About to Be Famous for the Wrong Reason
One of the sport’s greatest tournaments is pricing out normal fans in an outrageous manner, a columnist for The Athletic writes.5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump Picked the Wrong Moment to Complain About a Language Barrier
But his description of the problems he sees with Haitian immigrants helps explain his monochrome vision of American life.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Beloved Glasgow chef killed in 'wrong way' M6 crash
Jaroslaw Rossa was killed alongside a 33-year-old woman and two boys in the crash in Cumbria on Tuesday.5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Greek man convicted of causing disturbance by entering neighbors' properties to smell their shoes
A judge in northern Greece has imposed a suspended one-month prison sentence on a man convicted of disturbing his neighbors by repeatedly sneaking into their properties to smell their shoes5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
N.C. judge argues for release of man convicted in murder of Michael Jordan's father
The North Carolina judge who presided over the 1996 murder trial over the killing Michael Jordan’s father petitioned the state’s parole commission to release one of the men convicted in the case.5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why the Menendez Brothers case is back in the spotlight, decades after their conviction
CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi discusses how a new generation is re-evaluating the Menendez Brothers' claims of emotional and sexual abuse. Decades after their conviction, the L.A. ...5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The NFL narrative about Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs is wrong
Kansas City isn't a high-flying, point-scoring machine anymore, but Mahomes still runs a highly efficient unit that may be especially tough for San Francisco.5 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - BBC News
Truth behind man who 'bought wrong London bridge'
Is the myth that a man bought the wrong London Bridge real? His grandson tells BBC London the truth.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Harris tells anti-abortion protesters that they're at the 'wrong rally'
Trump to address Catholic charity benefit after Harris declines5 days ago - Abortion -
Politics - NBC News
Trump says 'nothing' was done wrong on the Jan. 6 riot
During a Univision town hall event, a former Republican voter told former President Donald Trump that he would not vote for him due to his actions on the Jan. 6 riots. Trump responded that ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Four people from Glasgow killed in M6 crash
Five people, including two children, died in the crash on Tuesday, according to Cumbria Police.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?
A decade and a quarter of a billion dollars later, students and faculty are more frustrated than ever.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Nebraska court allows voter registrations from people with felony convictions
Nebraskans with felony convictions may register to vote after the state's high court ruled Wednesday that a top election official had no authority to deem a law restoring those rights ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Top University Bet on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?
We cover the impact of college diversity programs.6 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Judge in Michael Jordan's father's murder trial pleas for convicted killer's release
The North Carolina judge who presided over the 1996 murder trial of Michael Jordan’s father petitioned Tuesday to release his convicted killer.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Jerry Seinfeld says he was ‘wrong’ to blame ‘extreme left’ for killing comedy
Seventy-year-old comedian walks back contentious comments about ‘PC crap’, saying: ‘You can’t say certain words about groups. So what?’. Jerry Seinfeld has backtracked on comments he made earlier ...6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Aaron Rodgers was wrong to criticize Mike Williams
A staggering array of rude statements can be justified with comments like "I was just answering a question" or "I was just being honest" or "I was just trying to help" or whatever the person who ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Alex Murdaugh settles wrongful death lawsuit over boat crash
Alex Murdaugh has settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a teen killed in a boat crash involving Murdaugh's youngest son.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump: Wall Street Journal has been 'wrong about everything'
Former President Trump blasted the Wall Street Journal and other prognosticators in the financial sector who have predicted his economic plans will have a negative impact on the country's financial ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
World - The New York Times
50 Years After Killing, a Berlin Court Convicts a Stasi Officer of Murder
The court handed down a guilty verdict and a 10-year sentence to a former officer of East Germany’s dreaded secret police, in a case straight out of the Cold War.October 15 -
Tech - Wired
This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.October 15 -