American imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year jail term for "espionage"

A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down

President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans. His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on ...

The New York Times - 2h

Biden condemns Russia's 'outrageous' Christmas attack on Ukraine

President Biden on Wednesday denounced Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine, declaring the wave of missiles and drones “outrageous.” "The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off the Ukrainian ...

The Hill - 2h

A Dutch man jailed for 3 years Russia for punching a police officer

A Russian court has sentenced a Dutch citizen to three years in prison after he was found guilty of punching a police officer

ABC News - 16h

Squeezed by high prices, a growing number of Americans find shelter in long-term motels

Melissa Krajewski used to come home from her job as a home health aide to the sounds of children pattering around the family’s three-bedroom apartment.

NBC News - 18h

Russia Sentences a U.S. Citizen, Eugene Spector, to 15 Years for Espionage

Eugene Spector was already serving a sentence for a bribery conviction when he was charged with spying, for which a court ordered him to serve an additional 13 years.

The New York Times - 1d

Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years unveiled in Russia's Siberia

The remains of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth uncovered by melting permafrost in Russia’s Siberia have been unveiled to the public

ABC News - 1d

Five men jailed by Amsterdam court over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi soccer game

An Amsterdam District Court has issued sentences of up to six month in jail against five men who were involved in violent disorder after a soccer match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s ...

ABC News - 1d

The Bone Thief Hired to Spirit a World War II Spy Back to Russia

Ukrainian officials say the bungled attempt to steal the remains was part of a continuing Russian effort to repatriate the remains of the Soviet war dead.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia carried out ‘massive strike’ on Ukrainian energy system, says Russian defence ministry

Ukrainian president says ‘what could be more inhuman’ after missiles and drones hit Ukraine’s energy system on Christmas Day. Russia launches major Christmas Day attack on Ukraine’s energy ...

The Guardian - 10h

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day

Moscow again struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, part of an effort to wear down the country. “In the trenches, there are no holidays,” one man said.

The New York Times - 10h

Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war

The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.

BBC News - 13h

Trump’s Re-election Defines a New Era of American Politics

The Obama-Romney race in 2012 was the last in a familiar pattern in U.S. politics, which has since become defined by Donald Trump’s conservative populism.

The New York Times - 13h

Russia launches massive Christmas Day attack on Ukraine

Yahoo News - 16h

Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates

Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...

The Guardian - 17h

Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed

They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.

BBC News - 17h

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day

Yahoo News - 20h

We were warned: First term aides told us about Trump’s governing style

Trump's chaotic governing style, characterized by rapid turnover of aides, short attention span, and an inability to read briefing books, has been described as akin to a toddler's, and his ...

The Hill - 1d

Buy this space stock, as it’s a ‘pillar of long-term lunar infrastructure’

Space-exploration company Intuitive Machines’ banner year continued after the Houston-based company announced Monday that it has clinched additional contracts from NASA’s Near Space Network.

MarketWatch - 1d

Weather and airport delays disrupt American Christmas travel

While Americans on the east coast brace for snow, on the west coast some are facing flooding and high surf warnings.

BBC News - 1d

Russian court sentences US citizen to 15 years in jail for espionage

A Russian court has sentenced a U.S. citizen to 15 years in jail for espionage on Tuesday, according to Russian state media outlets. Eugene Spector, who was born in Russia but later moved to the ...

The Hill - 1d

American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue

Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.

BBC News - 1d

Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser

John Bolton delivers scathing critique of Trump’s lack of knowledge or coherent strategy: ‘I’m very worried’. A major international crisis is “much more likely” in Donald Trump’s second term ...

The Guardian - 1d

American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted by FAA

The FAA has lifted a nationwide ground stop that impacted all American Airlines flights across the country with American saying it was due to a “technical issue.” NBC’s Adrienne Broaddus reports ...

NBC News - 1d

Russian-born US citizen jailed in Moscow on espionage charges

The allegations against the businessman, who was tried behind closed doors, are not being made public.

BBC News - 1d

Four given jail terms for Amsterdam violence against football fans

Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.

BBC News - 1d

Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years unveiled in Russia's Siberia

Yahoo News - 1d

What happens in a second Trump term? Look to Richard Nixon.

President-elect Donald Trump is enjoying a honeymoon period with high approval ratings, but his second term may be short-lived due to his Nixon-like character and his tendency to seek revenge ...

The Hill - 1d

Nay wa Mitego, the Tanzanian rapper who has been banned, jailed and threatened but says he won’t stop

Making hip-hop critical of the government has caused him trouble, but Nay insists his music is a force for change. Tanzanian rapper Nay wa Mitego detests the thought of the number of times he’s had ...

The Guardian - 1d

American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage

A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported

ABC News - 1d

Russian court jails U.S. citizen Eugene Spector for 15 years in espionage case, state news reports

A Russian court has sentenced U.S. citizen Eugene Spector to 15 years in jail for espionage, Russia’s RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail

Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.

BBC News - 1d

Russia's economy is set to lose another source of income that Ukraine controls

Yahoo News - 1d

Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds

A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.

CBS News - 2d

Rioter who featured in viral bricking video jailed

Brian Spencer, 40, featured in a viral video of him being hit in the crotch and head by "wayward" bricks during a riot.

BBC News - 2d

Iran is the low hanging fruit of the anti-American axis

President-elect Trump faces a full plate of challenges early on in his administration to avert armed conflicts in the Middle East, Europe's East, and East Asia, and will need to rely on ...

The Hill - 2d

What CD terms should you open before 2025? Experts weigh in

When choosing a CD term, you may want to weigh high yields against access to your funds.

CBS News - 2d

Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season

More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.

CBS News - 2d

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 3,000 North Koreans killed or wounded in Russia fighting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Moscow in Russia's western Kursk region.

ABC News - 2d

Baby mammoth in Russia is the ‘best-preserved’ ever found

The 50,000-year-old female, nicknamed Yana, is one of only seven whole remains discovered in world. Russian scientists have displayed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a baby mammoth found ...

The Guardian - 2d

American imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year jail term for "espionage"

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