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America’s next killing spree: 10 days, five states, six death-row prisoners set to die
Desolate spectacle of executions begins again under Trump, in landscape of capital punishment as riven as US is as a whole. David Leonard Wood. Jessie Hoffman. Aaron Gunches. Wendell Grissom. ...The Guardian - 18h -
Defendant in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case Signs Plea Offer
The Saudi prisoner agreed to the settlement to avoid a death-penalty trial, his lawyer said, but it has yet to reach the defense secretary.The New York Times - 1d -
Crossbow killer jailed for life for triple murders
A judge tells Kyle Clifford he is "soaked in self-pity" and will never be released from prison.BBC News - 13h -
Israel and Lebanon Agree to Talks on Border, Long a Source of Tension
Officials say negotiations would also include the future of Israeli military outposts in Lebanon and of Lebanese prisoners still held in Israel.The New York Times - 34m -
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 - 1d -
Jack Wilshere: ‘Arteta was the one. I’d never seen someone coach that way’
Budding coach talks role models, marathon running and the excellence of Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. If there are nerves when Jack Wilshere walks into the room and sits behind the table ...The Guardian - 1d -
N.J. judge allows use of powerful DNA tool in quadruple murder trial
A New Jersey judge ruled that prosecutors can use evidence from a powerful and increasingly common DNA tool in the upcoming trial of a man charged in the 2018 murder of four relatives.NBC News - 7h -
Michelle Obama Is Hosting Video Podcast ‘IMO’ With Her Brother, Craig Robinson
Through her production company, Higher Ground, Mrs. Obama, along with her brother, Craig Robinson, will interview celebrities and offer advice on various topics.The New York Times - 1d -
i-D Magazine Gets a New Life Just as Cool as Its Old Life
The art and fashion worlds convened at Rick Owens’s austere Left Bank house to celebrate the relaunch of Karlie Kloss’s i-D Magazine.The New York Times - 5h -
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings
When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.The New York Times - 1d -
US envoy’s secret talks with Hamas anger Netanyahu administration
Adam Boehler says Hamas proposed a ceasefire and prisoner exchange in negotiations that did not involve Israel. A US envoy has said Hamas proposed a five-to-10-year ceasefire and a full prisoner ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sam Bankman-Fried Lobbies Trump Associates in Hopes of a Pardon
Mr. Bankman-Fried’s family and allies are trying to help him escape a 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX.The New York Times - 4d -
Pakistan Separatists Hijack Train With 400 Onboard and Give Ultimatum
The militants, Baloch ethnic fighters, said they would kill dozens of seized security personnel if the Pakistani government did not agree to a prisoner exchange.The New York Times - 11h -
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region
Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire. Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ...The Guardian - 1d -
A Syrian man barely escaped a wave of sectarian killings. His brothers did not
This past weekend’s sectarian violence was possibly among the bloodiest 72 hours in the modern history of Syria after 14 years of civil war — and it threatens to open an endless cycle of vengeanceABC News - 19h -
Women’s college basketball conference tournaments: Who will earn overall No. 1 NCAA seed?
Power conference teams are padding (or hurting) their resumes with championship games on Sunday. The ACC, SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 will crown a winner with Selection Sunday looming a week away. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Call Of Duty: Warzone's OG Map, Verdansk, Returns Very Soon; See A New Trailer Now
Call of Duty: Warzone launched five years ago this month, and to celebrate the anniversary, Activision is going back to where it all began. On April 3, Warzone will bring back the OG map: ...GameSpot - 1d -
God Of War's 20th Anniversary Event Will Have Donuts And Beach Towels, But No New Announcements
Sony Santa Monica and Gallery Nucleus are collaborating on an exhibition to celebrate God of War's 20th anniversary later this month, but don't expect any new announcements.. "With such a stellar ...GameSpot - 1d -
Noise around Mikel Arteta gets louder, Lo’eau Labonta talks NWSL & are the LA Galaxy in trouble?
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Arsenal’s draw against Manchester United that effectively ends the title race in March. Christian and Alexis then bring on KC Current midfielder and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to lead England squad at Soccer Aid 2025
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old TraffordABC News - 19h -
Meet the Federal Bureaucrat Who’s Become the Face of DOGE Resistance
Karen Ortiz, an administrative judge at the EEOC, went public with her concerns about mass firings and adminstration efforts to pause all LGBTQ discrimination cases, achieving an unusual moment of ...Inc. - 16h -
Philadelphia Eagles to visit the White House after Trump's 2018 snub
The Philadelphia Eagles will visit President Trump at the White House on April 28 to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday the White House invited the ...The Hill - 13h -
CoD: Warzone - Here's Exactly When The OG Verdansk Map Returns
Call of Duty: Warzone recently celebrated its fifth anniversary with a nostalgic trailer and an announcement that the battle royale is bringing back the original Verdansk map on April 3. Thanks ...GameSpot - 13h -
Derbyshire people fight to save ruined manor that held Mary, Queen of Scots
Wingfield Manor is part-managed by English Heritage, but has fallen into a state of disrepair. At various points in history it has been a prison for Mary, Queen of Scots, a battleground in the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Judge to decide if Menendez brothers' resentencing moves forward
The Los Angeles district attorney will withdraw his predecessor's recommendation to reduce the prison sentences of Lyle and Erik Menendez. The fate of the brothers now rests in the hands of the ...NBC News - 1d -
What is next for the Menendez brothers?
Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor said Monday that he had withdrawn a recommendation to reduce the prison terms of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving sentences of life without parole for the ...NBC News - 1d -
L.A. County DA's withdrawal decision is 're-traumatizing' the Menendez family, attorney says
An attorney for Erik and Lyle Menendez blasted the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s decision to withdraw a recommendation to reduce their prison terms, calling it a "grandstanding" move that ...NBC News - 18h -
Death toll in violence on Syrian coast rises to more than 1,000, war monitor says
A war monitoring group says the death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to ...ABC News - 3d -
Columbia protester's immigration arrest fuels debate ahead of court hearing
A judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian from Syria with a U.S. green card, can remain in the country until his court hearing Wednesday. Khalil, a former student activist, is accused of ...CBS News - 18h -
King Charles pays tribute to ‘marvellous’ Bob Marley as he shares favourite songs
Monarch recalls ‘infectious energy’ of late reggae singer in Apple Music broadcast to celebrate Commonwealth Day. King Charles has paid tribute to the “marvellous, infectious energy” of the late ...The Guardian - 2d -
Super Mario Nintendo Switch Games Drop To All-Time Low Prices For Mario Day
It's March 10 (MAR10), otherwise known as Mario Day, and Nintendo Switch owners can cash in on Nintendo Switch deals to celebrate. A handful of physical games featuring Super Mario and his pals ...GameSpot - 1d -
30 Years Later, Chrono Trigger's Defining Feature Still Can't Be Topped
Chrono Trigger is celebrating its 30-year anniversary today, March 11, 2025. Below, we explore how its innovative New Game Plus feature set it apart as an all-time classic. I spent almost an ...GameSpot - 17h -
Where the art of Edvard Munch comes alive: a city break in Oslo
As a new exhibition celebrating the portraits of Edvard Munch opens at London’s National Portrait Gallery, we take a trip to the artist’s home city in Norway. I reach Ekeberg Park at sunset and ...The Guardian - 34m -
Crumble, cookies and madeleines – recipes of hope for Iran’s jailed women
Sepideh Gholian’s diary of prison life came out four years ago. Next month, she will publish a cookbook to honour her fellow inmates. Maziar Bahari used to feel sceptical when people talked of the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Menendez brothers: LA district attorney asks court to rescind resentencing motion
Nathan Hochman says he would consider support only if pair ‘fully accept complete responsibility’ for 1989 killings. The Los Angeles district attorney has said he is opposed to the resentencing of ...The Guardian - 1d
