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Murder conviction of Texas woman on death row for 27 years tossed by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court tossed out the murder conviction of a Texas woman sitting on death row for more than a quarter-century, ruling she'd been unjustly convicted on the basis of tainted ...NBC News - 10h -
Woman on Texas death row for 27 years has conviction tossed
A federal appeals court tossed Brittany Holberg's death sentence after it found that prosecutors failed to reveal that their primary trial witness was a paid informant.CBS News - 18h -
3 Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia across Europe from base in UK
Three Bulgarian nationals have been convicted by a London jury of spying for RussiaABC News - 5d -
Trump pardons convicted lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel
Trump pardons convicted Tennessee lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel.ABC News - 5h -
Daughter of Pelicot Accuses Him of Rape in Police Complaint
Dominique Pelicot, who was convicted of drugging and raping his wife for years, had denied abusing his daughter in a trial that horrified France.The New York Times - 5d -
Remains of woman murdered by serial killer found at landfill
Morgan Harris was one of the Indigenous women slain by Jeremy Skibicki, who is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of four murders last year.CBS News - 2d -
Tories announce policy to deport all foreign nationals with criminal convictions
Policy would apply to those seeking asylum as well as anyone who had been charged with or convicted of immigration offences. All foreign nationals in the UK who receive a criminal conviction would ...The Guardian - 2d -
Court upholds murder conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor
The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, in a case that drew widespread attention because of evidence from the victim's ...ABC News - 2d -
Iranian singer who urged women to go without hijab is lashed over alcohol conviction
Iranian officials have flogged a popular singer who posted a song online urging women to remove their mandatory headscarves over a conviction for possessing and consuming alcoholABC News - 5d -
A social worker who tried to mediate during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong is convicted of rioting
A social worker who tried to mediate during the peak of Hong Kong's mass anti-government protests in 2019 has been convicted of rioting at a retrialABC News - 1d -
France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH
Bernard Squarcini was found guilty of organizing a bizarre illegal surveillance operation on a gadfly journalist at the request of the luxury company, among other offenses.The New York Times - 5d -
Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction
Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s governmentFinancial Times - 2d -
Mike Amesbury to stand down as MP over assault conviction
Mike Amesbury says he "regrets" attacking Paul Fellows "every moment, every day".BBC News - 2d -
Fitbit murder case conviction upheld despite improprieties by prosecutor
Police said Richard Dabate gave them information that conflicted with data on his wife's Fitbit, which showed she was moving around an hour after the time Dabate said she was shot.CBS News - 1d -
Pregnant and parenting students fall victim to lawsuit targeting LGBTQ rights
When new Title IX rules for LGBTQ students were rolled back, expanded protections for student parents were tossed out, too. Now advocates hope to restore them.NBC News - 1d -
German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos
The defendants, part of a group known as “United Patriots,” aimed to reinstate a 19th-century Constitution by giving power to an all-powerful Kaiser.The New York Times - 5d -
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After a Musk post, Canada professor convicted in absentia plunges back in public eye
Hassan Diab, who maintains innocence in 1980 Paris attack, fears extradition fight as rightwing media seizes on his case. Until recently, Hassan Diab’s life in Ottawa had begun to settle back into ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey EpsteinFinancial Times - 2d -
Florida man is set to be executed for kidnapping and murdering a woman
A man convicted of kidnapping a woman in Miami and later strangling her to death is set to be executed next monthABC News - 2d -
South Korean R&B Singer Wheesung Is Found Dead at 43
The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.The New York Times - 1d -
Essex Boys killer Michael Steele's release blocked
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants the Parole Board to reconsider the release of the convicted triple killer.BBC News - 19h -
6 American prisoners, including veterans, released from Kuwait
The Americans, many of whom are veterans and former military contractors, were convicted on drug charges, a representative for their families told ABC News.ABC News - 7h -
Doechii named 2025 Woman of the Year by Billboard
The rising rapper Doechii has earned the title of Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the YearABC News - 2d -
Safety Hamlin returning to Bills on one-year deal
The Bills have re-signed safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year extension.ESPN - 11h -
How to Envision Year-End Success at 90 Days
Leaders can look forward with confidence. It starts by taking the lessons of the first 90 days to plan for year-end success.Inc. - 18h -
3 Bulgarians Found Guilty of Spying for Russia in UK and Europe
The group of Bulgarians, who were living in the U.K., were convicted by a London jury of conducting surveillance operations across Europe on behalf of the Russian state.The New York Times - 5d -
Man accused of killing Hadiya Pendleton to stay in jail as he awaits new trial
Micheail Ward's conviction was thrown out, after an appeals court ruled detectives violated his constitutional rights during his interrogation.CBS News - 1d -
Sources: Chiefs sign OL Moore for 2 years, $30M
The Chiefs have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract with four-year veteran tackle Jaylon Moore, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 1d -
Wide receiver Mike Williams is heading back to Chargers on one-year deal
Wide receiver Mike Williams, who was cut by the Chargers just last year in a move to get under the salary cap, is returning to the team on a one-year deal.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico rebound this year
The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains west of Mexico City, rebounded this year, doubling the area they covered in 2024 despite the stresses of climate changeABC News - 6d -
DE Rousseau signs 4-year extension with Bills
The Bills continued a trend of agreeing to extensions with their own draft picks, signing defensive end Greg Rousseau to a four-year extension.ESPN - 4d -
Sources: Bengals keeping Gesicki on 3-year deal
The Bengals are re-signing tight end Mike Gesicki to a three-year deal worth $25.5 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 4d -
Sources: Cowboys, Turpin agree to 3-year deal
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with All-Pro returner KaVontae Turpin, sources tell ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Sources: Ravens adding Hopkins on 1-year deal
DeAndre Hopkins has reached a one-year, $5 million deal that could be worth as much as $6 million with the Ravens, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 15h -
WR Williams returning to Chargers on 1-year deal
Mike Williams and the Chargers agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, a source told ESPN's Kris Rhim, confirming a Fox Sports report.ESPN - 1h -
Saturday Sessions: Sam Barber performs "Better Year"
Singer-songwriter Sam Barber is one of country music's fastest rising stars. He taught himself how to play the guitar at 16, and two years later he released "Straight and Narrow," a song he had ...CBS News - 4d -
Selma marks 60 years since "Bloody Sunday"
Thousands paid tribute over the weekend in Selma, Alabama, to the nonviolent protestors who 60 years ago sought the equal right to vote. In what came to be known as "Bloody Sunday," the protestors ...CBS News - 2d -
Xbox-Branded Handheld Planned For Later This Year - Report
There could be an official Xbox-branded handheld out by the end of this year. A new report states that Microsoft is partnering with a PC gaming company, like ASUS or Lenovo, on the device, with a ...GameSpot - 2d -
Broncos get their TE with 2-year deal for Engram
Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram, who had 47 catches for 365 yards in injury-riddled 2024 season with Jaguars, has a 2-year deal with the Broncos.ESPN - 8h
