Taliban Says 2 Americans Freed in Prisoner Swap
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Man charged with helping British ex-soldier in London prison getaway
Yahoo News - Jan. 6 -
Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Even Before Alcohol Warning, Young Americans Sought Non-Alcoholic Options
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy suggested an update to warning labels on the risks of alcohol.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Biden signs Social Security bill, says American retirees deserve 'economic security and dignity'
President Biden on Sunday signed a Social Security bill repealing two statutes that have diminished payouts to public sector workers including firefighters and teachers for years. “The bill I’m ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United: Premier League – live reaction
Premier League updates from the 4.30pm GMT kick-off Fulham 2-2 Ipswich | Latest tables | And email Simon Meanwhile Roy Keane, who is sitting alongside Daniel Sturridge in the Sky studio ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Fulham 2-2 Ipswich: Premier League – as it happened
Raul Jimenez’s injury-time penalty, his second and the third of the match, earned Fulham a point in a dramatic game. 2 min Both teams have started with a back three as expected. Szmodics is ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Jimmy Carter: ‘The American people resent being put in boxes’
Appearing on Meet the Press as a presidential candidate on July 11, 1976, Jimmy Carter talked about his plan to focus on human rights, civil rights, environmentalism and competency as president.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
As the Taliban open their doors to tourism, they are closing windows on women | Catherine Bennett
Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid. Having denied Afghan women jobs, education and free movement, ordered them to be totally covered, banned them from ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Perimeter security broken at dozens of prisons in England and Wales, warn governors
High-profile escapes highlight under-investment at facilities that date back to the Victorian eraFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
First major storm of 2025 set to impact about 60 million Americans
About 60 million people were under weather alerts across the country on Saturday as a winter storm threatens to slam areas from the Plains to the mid-Atlantic with heavy snow and ice. NBC News' ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from BritainABC News - Jan. 4 -
Guantánamo Convict Sues to Stop U.S. Plan to Send Him to Prison in Iraq
A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
What is driving the board game renaissance among younger Americans?
Tabletop games have been around for millenniums and have since evolved into what we know fondly as board games. But its popularity is again on the rise, particularly among younger generations, ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Death row prisoner asks Arizona for second time to be executed
Aaron Brian Gunches' execution would mark a resumption of Arizona's use of the death penalty after a two-year pause while it reviewed its procedures.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Judge rules out prison time for Trump in "hush money" case
The New York judge who rejected President-elect Donald Trump's argument that his criminal "hush money" case should be thrown out over the Supreme Court's immunity ruling has denied his motion to ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Who is Tommy Robinson and why does Elon Musk want him freed from jail?
A convicted fraudster with a violent criminal record, Tommy Robinson has become the latest cause championed by the richest person on the planet, Elon Musk.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
EU foreign ministers visit Syria's notorious Sednaya prison
Yahoo News - Jan. 3 -
1/2: CBS Evening News
New details emerge in investigation into Bourbon Street truck attack in New Orleans; Twin New Year's attacks mark grim start to 2025CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Sara Sharif's killer father 'attacked in prison'
Urfan Sharif, who was convicted of murdering his daughter Sara, is said to have been assaulted in HMP Belmarsh on New Year's Day.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
The Papers: Sara Sharif's dad 'attacked in prison' and social care 'shake-up'
Friday's papers carry a variety of stories, including news the government is launching a commission to reform social care.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Families of Sicilian mafia victims fear return of freed mobsters
Most of the bosses, released from prison on furlough or for good behaviour, have never disavowed Cosa Nostra. Families of victims killed by the Sicilian mafia have expressed fears that more than 20 ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
1/2: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the latest in the investigation into the deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans, the final preps for memorial services honoring former president Jimmy Carter ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Americans more likely to embrace driverless cars, but still skeptical: Survey
Americans are more likely to embrace driverless cars but are still skeptical of them, according to a new survey from YouGov. In the survey, 35 percent of Americans said when it comes to driverless ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military
Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup
Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Drunken officer freed suspects to celebrate New Year, Zambian police say
Yahoo News - Jan. 2 -
Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year
A manhunt is underway for the 13 suspects, who were allegedly released by an intoxicated police officer.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
The coming American labour market shock
Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamicsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Montenegro Shooting Kills 12, Including 2 Children, Officials Say
The authorities in the small Balkan country reported after a search that the gunman, whose rampage followed a bar fight, had been found dead.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Can Labour sell a softer prisons policy?
The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the publicFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Photo shows exhibit in Vietnamese war museum, not prison cell in Syria
Yahoo News - Jan. 2 -
At least 10 people were killed in a shooting in Montenegro, including 2 children, the interior minister says
At least 10 people were killed in a shooting in Montenegro, including 2 children, the interior minister saysABC News - Jan. 1
