Adnan Syed's murder conviction will stand as he seeks sentence reduction
BALTIMORE — Adnan Syed's murder conviction will remain in place after Baltimore City prosecutors withdrew a motion to vacate the conviction Tuesday.
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Baltimore State’s Attorney to Withdraw Motion to Vacate Adnan Syed’s Conviction
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L.A. DA does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictions
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Man sentenced to 105 years for murdering Dutch soldier outside Indiana hotel
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Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection
Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.ABC News - 6d -
McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech
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New York lieutenant governor says he will not seek reelection
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A Boston man spent decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit; now he's helping others
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It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump | John Kampfner
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Deeper government cuts may include 65% reduction at EPA, Trump says
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