Crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads not guilty in first US court appearance
South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has pleaded not guilty to a freshly unsealed indictment released in time for his first U.S. court appearance
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U.S. Court Halts Guilty Plea Hearing for Accused 9/11 Mastermind
A three-judge appeals panel will decide whether the plea deal Khalid Shaikh Mohammed reached to avoid a death-penalty trial remains valid.The New York Times - 5h -
The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
The accused mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks will no longer plead guilty on Friday, after the US government objected.BBC News - 5h -
US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencing
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Yakuza leader pleads guilty in New York to trafficking nuclear materials, narcotics charges
A leader of yakuza, a Japanese organized crime syndicate, pleaded guilty in New York to charges of trafficking nuclear materials, prosecutors said.CNBC - 1d -
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Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
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9/11 guilty pleas delayed after US government objects
The justice department argued it would cause irreparable harm if Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants' pleas were accepted.BBC News - 5h -
TikTok to make final plea at Supreme Court against US ban
TikTok is hoping to win a challenge against law that would see it banned from the US this month.BBC News - 6h -
Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.CBS News - 18h -
Japan mafia leader pleads guilty in U.S. to nuclear material trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons.CBS News - 19h -
Musk is courting the far right in Germany — and there's not much European leaders can do about it
European leaders have raised concerns about Elon Musk interfering with Germany's elections as he plans to host a chat with far-right leader Alice Weidel on X.CNBC - 23h -
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials
The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.NBC News - 1d -
Japanese yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
US authorities charged Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons. A member of the Japanese criminal underworld has ...The Guardian - 1d -
2026 Winter Classic: Panthers to host Rangers at loanDepot Park in event's first South Florida appearance
The Lightning will also take on the Bruins at Raymond James Stadium in the Stadium Series in 2026CBS Sports - 1d -
Man charged with killing Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau pleads not guilty to homicide charges
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were struck and killed by an SUV on Aug. 29CBS Sports - 1d -
Trump asks US Supreme Court to halt criminal sentencing
The eleventh-hour filing comes after two lower courts rejected his efforts to block Friday's sentencing.BBC News - 1d -
Trump asks US supreme court to halt sentencing in New York criminal case
President-elect turns to nation’s top court after state appeals court denied bid to pause criminal proceedings. Donald Trump has asked the US supreme court to pause criminal proceedings in his ...The Guardian - 1d -
S. Korean court clears govt, agency of liability in adoptee’s US deportation case
A South Korean court has cleared the government and an adoption agency of all liability in a lawsuit filed by a Korean man whose traumatic adoption journey led to an abusive childhood in the United ...ABC News - 1d -
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Dozens of Patients
The doctor, Maj. Michael Stockin, was accused of sexual misconduct by 41 male patients in one of the largest such cases in military history.The New York Times - 2d -
Suspect in Gaudreaus' deaths pleads not guilty
The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday after turning down ...ESPN - 2d -
Man Charged in NYC Subway Burning Pleads Not Guilty and Says He Was Drunk
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, confronted with video of the immolation of Debrina Kawam, told detectives he was blackout drunk at the time. He pleaded not guilty to murder on Tuesday.The New York Times - 2d -
Driver charged with killing Gaudreau brothers pleads not guilty, rejects 35-year prison term
The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday after turning down ...NBC News - 2d -
Behind the scenes: a first look at Djokovic and Murray together on court
As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice session. During his short time as one of the leading ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Should I feel guilty?’ My elderly neighbor and friend of 5 years left me her $1 million home. Do I split it with her two sons?
“I have plenty of money.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Strasbourg court finds Greece guilty of ‘systematic’ pushback of asylum seekers
In ‘potentially trailblazing’ decision, European court of human rights finds country engaging in illicit deportations. The European court of human rights has found Greece guilty of conducting ...The Guardian - 2d -
Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu
Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...The Guardian - 3d -
Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell Us?
Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.The New York Times - 3d -
New York first US city to have congestion charge
The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.BBC News - 4d -
New York becomes first US city to introduce congestion charging
Plan to ease traffic faced years of challenges and opponents want incoming Trump administration to block itFinancial Times - 4d -
Do stock holdings reflect individual risk preferences or the growing use of target-date funds?
I suspected most financial assets were in 401(k) plans and most 401(k) holdings were directed by target-date funds, but the data told a somewhat different story.MarketWatch - 5d -
Attorney: Man accused of hiding stolen "Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers to plead guilty
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.CBS News - 6d -
Johnson appears to lose first round of House speaker vote
The House of Representatives appears to have failed to elect a House speaker during the first round of voting as Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., lacked the votes to be re-elected. NBC News' Garrett Haake ...NBC News - 6d -
US agency does not have authority to reinstate net neutrality laws, court rules
Ruling a blow to Biden administration that had encouraged Federal Communications Commission to pursue goal. A US appeals court ruled on Thursday the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did not ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Mogul Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in Crypto Suit
Terraform Labs founder Kwon entered the plea in Manhattan federal court.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Will crypto continue to rally? Trump’s first 100 days will be the key.
For crypto’s bull run to continue, digital assets enthusiasts hope for a more friendly regulatory environment under the second Donald Trump administration and a favorable macroeconomic setup to ...MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Old image of former Nigerian governor on crutches misleadingly linked to court appearance
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US rapper Ice Spice faces fan backlash over ‘disrespectful’ five-minute appearance at Brisbane gig
Fans at the New Year’s Eve Wildlands festival, which cost up to $242 a ticket, were disappointed after the headline act was 25 minutes late for her 30-minute set. Get our breaking news email , ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
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