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U.S. Prisons Flout Law by Keeping Inmates Past Release Date, A.C.L.U. Says
Tens of thousands of prisoners deemed to be at low risk of committing crimes again have languished in lockup for as long as a year after they reached their release date under the First Step Act.The New York Times - 1d -
Watch: Relatives of inmates attempt to break into Mexican prison
The BBC's Will Grant looks at unrest in which seven people died, leading to family members attempting to break inside to check on their relatives.BBC News - 1d -
7-year-old killed, 6 other people wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.CBS News - 1d -
7 inmates are dead after a prison riot in southern Mexico
Seven inmates are dead after a prison riot in southern Mexico, where inmates resisted transfers to other jails and fought police with guns and knivesABC News - 1d -
Suspect in United Healthcare CEO killing transferred to federal jail in New York City
After being arrested in Pennsylvania, Luigi Mangione is now in federal jail in New York City where he is facing charges related to the killing of United Healthcare's CEO. Lilia Luciano has the ...CBS News - 1d -
7-year-old killed in Croatia knife attack
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were hurt in a knife attack at an elementary school in Croatia Friday morning. Croatia's interior minister says the ...CBS News - 1d -
2 soldiers killed by landmine day after troops killed by booby trap
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.CBS News - 3d -
U.S. releases 2 Guantánamo prisoners, leaving 27 at American camp in Cuba
The Pentagon announced two more prisoners were released Wednesday from Guantánamo Bay. Another prisoner's release was announced earlier this week.CBS News - 3d -
Trans woman alleges transfer to men's prison is unconstitutional
A transgender woman filed a court petition Tuesday against the state of Washington’s Department of Corrections, alleging that her confinement at a men’s prison is unconstitutional.NBC News - 3d -
2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.CBS News - 4d -
Four police officers killed in Mexico's most violent state
Four police officers are dead after an attack by gunmen on a police patrol in the north-central state of GuanajuatoABC News - 4d -
Four police officers killed in Mexico's most violent state
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CNN: Freed Syrian prisoner in report was intelligence officer
CNN acknowledged this week it had been misled by a man purporting to be a Syrian prisoner but who was, in fact, a former intelligence officer under the Assad regime. The outlet said in a report ...The Hill - 4d -
Militants attack police post in northwest Pakistan, killing 2 officers and wounding 3
Pakistani officials say militants on a motorcycle opened fire at a police post in the country's restive northwest, killing at least two officers and wounding three others before fleeing the sceneABC News - 5d -
No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25
Tennessee remained No. 1 for the second consecutive week, though Auburn has closed the gap at No. 2ABC News - 5d -
Daniels passes for 2 TDs and Commanders outlast Saints 20-19 on New Orleans' failed 2-point try
Jayden Daniels threw two first-half touchdown passes to Terry McLaurin, and the Washington Commanders narrowly held off a rally by Spencer Rattler and the Saints, winning 20-19 when New Orleans ...ABC News - 6d -
Saints go back to Rattler, lose on failed 2-point try
The Saints lost to the Commanders 20-19 on a failed two-point conversion after benching Jake Haener in favor of Spencer Rattler in the second half Sunday.ESPN - 6d -
‘Kraven the Hunter’ flops while ‘Moana 2’ tops the box office again
The Spider-Man spinoff “Kraven the Hunter” got off to a disastrous start in North American theaters this weekendABC News - 6d -
Polio survivor Mitch McConnell slams ‘dangerous’ push by RFK Jr lawyer to kill vaccine
‘The polio vaccine has saved millions of lives and held out the promise of eradicating a terrible disease,’ said outgoing Republican Senate leaderYahoo Sports - Dec. 14 -
Middle East latest: Israeli airstrikes kill 28 in Gaza, including 7 children, health officials say
Palestinian medical officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 people in the Gaza Strip, including seven children and a woman, hours after the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly ...ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Hong Kong court convicts 7 men, including ex-lawmaker, of rioting during 2019 protests
A Hong Kong judge on Thursday convicted seven people, including a pro-democracy former lawmaker, of rioting during mob violence at a subway station at the height of the city’s anti-government ...ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Serbia sentences man to 20 years in prison for one of 2 mass shootings that shook nation last May
A Serbian court has convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison a man who gunned down nine people and wounded 12 in a shooting last year that was one of two mass killings which shook the Balkan ...ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Israel says it has killed two Hamas October 7 fighters
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Concerned Parents Sue Startup Behind an AI Social Media App, Trying to Kill It Off
Character.AI is being accused of providing inappropriate content to children, months after it was named in a lawsuit in connection with a young user’s suicide.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
U.S. indicts 2 former Syrian officials, accuses them of torturing prisoners
Two former high-ranking Syrian military figures who played key roles in President Bashar al-Assad's now-deposed regime have been indicted on war crimes charges in the United States and accused of ...NBC News - Dec. 10 -
The Playlist: Fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice for Week 7 (Part 2)
Dan Titus gets fantasy hoops managers ready for the second half of Week 7 as the NBA Cup nears its conclusion.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Prison boss killed in car blast in occupied Ukraine
Sergei Yevsyukov's death is being seen as the latest in a series of attacks on Russian officers.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Fishing boat capsizes after colliding with sand barge in South Korea, killing 7
A fishing boat capsized after colliding with a sand barge in waters off South Korea’s southeastern coast, leaving seven crew members dead and one missing, according to local coast guard and fire ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
2 Indianapolis Officers Are Acquitted of Manslaughter in 2022 Death
Herman Whitfield III had told officers “I’m dying” and that he couldn’t breathe after one of the officers deployed a Taser, according to body camera footage.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
2 Indianapolis police officers acquitted in death of man who was restrained
Two Indianapolis police officers charged in the death of a man who was stunned and restrained on the ground during a mental health crisis were acquitted Friday of manslaughter, officials said.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
A Coach Complained About a Dangerous Intersection. Then He Was Killed There.
A high school football coach was fatally struck by a driver in the Bronx. He was one of three pedestrians killed in traffic over the weekend.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold to enter transfer portal after 2 seasons with Sooners
Jackson Arnold led the Sooners to a 6-6 record this season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Boy, 7, fatally shoots 2-year-old brother after finding gun in glove box
A 7-year-old boy fatally shot his 2-year-old brother while sitting in a truck after finding a gun in the glove box, according to authorities in California.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths
British detectives have questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infantsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Schoolgirl, 8, killed 'trying to save mother from attack'
The victim is named locally as eight-year-old Malika Al Kattib, a schoolgirl from New Ross.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for DUI crash that killed bride on her wedding night
A drunk driver pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a car crash that killed a bride on her wedding night in South Carolina in 2023. Investigators say Jamie Komoroski was driving 65 mph in a 25 mph ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
After Biden Pardons His Son Hunter, Prison Inmates Hope They’re Next
President Biden has pardoned people convicted of some marijuana offenses, but advocates for prisoners say he has been slow to grant other requests.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Dec 2: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden for federal gun charges and tax evasion; Closing arguments to end trial of veteran accused of deadly chokeholdCBS News - Dec. 2 -
2 safe ways to use home equity this December (and 2 dangerous ones)
Home equity can be a helpful source of funding (or a dangerous one) if used in these ways this December.CBS News - Dec. 2
