American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest

Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.

CBS News - 4d

American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years

George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Taliban for more than two years, has been released, according to the State Department.

ABC News - 4d

American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released

An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.

NBC News - 5d

Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022

George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.

The New York Times - 4d

US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years

George Glezmann was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. US politics live – latest updates A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while ...

The Guardian - 5d

American held by Taliban for years released: State Department

George Glezmann, an American airline mechanic held by the Taliban since 2022, has been released, the State Department announced Thursday. “George Glezmann is free. George was wrongfully detained in ...

The Hill - 4d

Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan

The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...

NBC News - 5d

American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is praising Qatar for helping the U.S. secure the release of an American man who was held by the Taliban for more than two years

ABC News - 4d

Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years

George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul.

BBC News - 4d

Journalists among more than 1,100 arrested in Turkey crackdown

Authorities ask X to block accounts as tens of thousands take to streets in largest anti-government protests in years. Turkish authorities have arrested more than 1,100 people including ...

The Guardian - 22h

How much will Americans bet on March Madness this year? Hint: It's more than the Super Bowl

More money will be wagered on the men's and women's basketball tournaments than any other American sporting event.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

US arrests more immigrants in February 2025 than any month in last seven years

Guardian data analysis shows administration transformed immigration enforcement in only a few weeks. US immigration enforcement officials arrested more people in the first 22 days of February 2025 ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

2 more suspects arrested after student dies in alleged hazing incident

Two men were arrested this week on charges of criminal hazing, a felony, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality

With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.

CBS News - Mar. 10

2 more Louisiana fraternity members arrested in alleged hazing death

Baton Rouge police on Tuesday announced the arrests of 25-year-old Kyle Thurman and 28-year-old Isaiah Smith. They were both charged with criminal hazing.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Arizona is scheduled to execute its first death row prisoner in more than 2 years

PHOENIX — An Arizona man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder was scheduled to be executed Wednesday in the state’s first use of the death penalty in more than two years.

NBC News - 6d

Iran releases French citizen imprisoned for more than 880 days

No immediate details as to why backpacker Olivier Grondeau freed, and reasons for detention still unclear. A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for more than 880 days has been freed, as France and ...

The Guardian - 5d

2-year Treasury leads yields lower as Fed sticks with 2025-27 rate-cut forecast

U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year yield down by the most in more than a week, after Federal Reserve officials stuck with their expectations for ...

MarketWatch - 5d

Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years

Kimberly Sullivan is accused of cruelty and abusing her stepson for more than 20 years. Police say the victim, a 32-year-old man, said he was kept locked away in a room since he was 11 years old. ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Texas makes 2 more abortion arrests

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced Tuesday that two more individuals have been arrested on charges they provided illegal abortions, apparently in connection to the midwife who was ...

The Hill - 6d

More than 1,000 dead after 2 days of clashes and revenge killings in Syria

A war monitoring group said more than 1,000 were killed in revenge attacks and clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad.

CBS News - Mar. 9

In Trump's first 50 days, more than 32,000 ICE arrests

More than 32,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the first 50 days of President Trump's second term, the agency said this week. Camilo ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Two people arrested after shooting in New Mexico kills 3

Authorities in New Mexico arrested two people, age 17 and 20, in connection to a mass shooting that occurred Friday night at a park in Las Cruces. At least three people were killed and more than a ...

NBC News - 2d

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy files lawsuit against ex-fiancée after arrest, alleging abuse and extortion

Xavier Worthy said that his ex-fiancée stole or destroyed more than $150,000 worth of property from his home when he was arrested.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Former England player Dele Alli gets sent off after 9 minutes in first soccer match in two years

Dele Alli’s first professional appearance in more than two years lasted just nine minutes before he was sent off. The former England international was shown a straight red card late on in Como’s ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train

More than 30 militants were killed in the operation, a military spokesperson says.

BBC News - Mar. 12

How Americans are spending their retirements at sea

The U.S. is seeing a surge of retirements as more than 4 million people will turn 65 this year. Some are choosing a life at sea for their golden years. CBS News' Nancy Chen has more.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Family of couple held by Taliban fear for their health

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested by the Taliban in February while returning to their home in Bamiyan.

BBC News - 2d

Texas midwife arrested, accused of providing illegal abortions

Texas has made what appears to be its first arrest under the state's controversial abortion law. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.

CBS News - Mar. 18

Record number of Americans working more than one job

(NewsNation) — At least 5 percent of the American workforce has a second job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In a release earlier this month, the BLS reported that a record high ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

Ad spending on women's sports more than doubled last year

Ads during women's sports programs were 40% more impactful than the average primetime advertisement, according to EDO.

CNBC - Mar. 11

2 more arrests made in hazing death of Louisiana college student repeatedly punched in chest

Two more people were arrested in connection with the hazing death of a Baton Rouge college student who was repeatedly punched in the chest while pledging.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Fan Speculate Switch 2 Might Be Getting GameCube Controller Support After New Filing

Despite being more than 20 years old, the GameCube controller remains stubbornly popular with Nintendo fans, especially when it comes to certain games. A new FCC filing by Nintendo has some fans ...

GameSpot - Mar. 17

Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years

Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed.

BBC News - Mar. 13

French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed after imprisonment in Iran, Macron says

French officials say a French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freed

ABC News - 5d

Operation underway to rescue hostages on hijacked train in Pakistan

Security forces in Pakistan say they have freed 155 hostages after militants hijacked a train there carrying more than 400 people. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

Turkish police arrest dozens for ‘insulting’ Erdoğan and his family

Crackdown comes after jailing of Istanbul mayor sparked biggest street protests in more than a decade

Financial Times - 2h

John Marshall embracing underdog role in first state tournament in more than 2 decades

Mar. 17—ROCHESTER — It's undeniable the 2024-25 John Marshall boys basketball team will be remembered for years to come. As time expired in the Section 1, Class 4A championship game Friday night, a ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

What to know about Voice of America after Trump guts agency

For more than 80 years, Voice of America has been just that. As America's largest government-sponsored broadcaster, its mission is to spread American values around the world. But now VOA is going ...

CBS News - Mar. 17

American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest

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