Fugitive known as "The Fly" caught months after deadly prison escape

Two guards were killed when armed assailants helped Mohamed Amra escape from a prison convoy last May, prompting a high-profile search.

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French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush

Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.
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After 9 months on the run, a French fugitive who staged a deadly escape faced court in Romania

A notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape last year has appeared in a Romanian court
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Nine-Month Manhunt for French Fugitive Finally Produces an Arrest

A French convict was arrested in Romania months after he had been freed in a brazen daytime ambush that killed two prison guards, authorities said.
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Shakes Sold to Nursing Homes Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak

The frozen supplemental drinks have been linked to an outbreak of listeria that has killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 37.
The New York Times - 1d
Football fraudster back in prison after US arrest

The former footballer fled the UK after he was released from prison on licence, Derbyshire Police said.
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Once high-flying Bluebird Bio sells itself to private equity after tough times for the gene therapy maker

Bluebird Bio will sell itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for about $30 million, the company said Friday.
CNBC - 3d
Hamas: Israel delaying prisoner release after 6 Israelis returned

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Israel Delays Prisoner Release After Hamas Frees 6 Hostages

Israel was supposed to release 620 Palestinian prisoners soon after the hostages were handed over. Officials gave no reason for the delay.
The New York Times - 1d
Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners after 6 hostages freed

The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was delayed for several hours and was meant to occur after six Israeli hostages were released on Saturday.
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Israel delays prisoner release after Hamas frees six hostages

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Israel delays release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners after hostages freed

Israel delayed the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday after six hostages were freed that afternoon. Military vehicles that typically move in advance of the buses carrying ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump holds 52 percent approval rating after first month in office

President Trump holds a 52 percent approval rating in after his first month back in the Oval Office, polling shows. A Harvard CAPS/Harris survey found that 33 percent strongly approved of the ...
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French authorities detained 4 people after a deadly stabbing linked to Islamic extremism

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French authorities detained 4 people after a deadly stabbing linked to Islamic extremism

French anti-terrorism authorities say four people are in custody after a deadly stabbing in eastern France that authorities linked to Islamic radicalism
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Israel indefinitely delays release of 620 Palestinian prisoners after Israeli hostages freed

Statement by Netanyahu’s office demands assurance of ‘release of next hostages … without humiliating ceremonies’. Israel says the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be delayed “until ...
The Guardian - 1d
Man serving 5 life prison sentences walks free after judge gives second chance

A man sentenced to life in prison, with what seemed like no chance of getting out, is now free. That's because of a 90-year-old judge who is trying to rethink America's justice system. Scott ...
CBS News - 1d
Thousands attend funeral of late Hezbollah leader Nasrallah 5 months after his death

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Beirut to attend the funeral of Hezbollah’s leader nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a southern suburb of the capital
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Mikaela Shiffrin gets historic 100th World Cup win one month after return to skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line, looked up at the board and fell to the snow. Nearly three months after a much worse kind of fall cost her a large chunk of her season and put history on ...
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Just months after puncture wound injury, Mikaela Shiffrin shows why she's the GOAT

Mikaela Shiffrin once again proves she's the greatest -- and perhaps the most resilient athlete of all time too -- winning her 100th World Cup title.
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How safe is it to fly in bad weather?

Despite recent aircraft incidents, flying is still the safest method of travel. But how do pilots cope with bad weather?
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Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”
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Vietnam can escape the middle-income trap

The nation’s unique advantages will propel it forward
Financial Times - 1d
Poland’s political rift deepens as ‘coup’ allegations fly

Ultraconservative opposition allege Tusk government planning to interfere in presidential election
Financial Times - 3d
Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies

From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?
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Ozempic: $1,400/Month—Compounded Version: $250/Month

The real cost? Your medical license.
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The Premier League Team That Doesn’t Want to Be Known by Its Name

The team’s position actually goes back to 2011.
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Investigations Into 6 Killings Look to a Fringe Group Known as the Zizians

The violent deaths, including of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont, a landlord in California, and a couple in Pennsylvania, have led law enforcement to a group with obscure ideas.
The New York Times - 2d
One Month into the Trump Presidency

The president has moved swiftly to remake Washington. But for business leaders, that volatility has often been hard to navigate.
The New York Times - 3d
Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America

We cannot sell out their climate future for the continued profits of powerful business interests.
The Hill - 8h
Donald Trump’s first month in charts

The US president has hit the ground running, but he is dogged by stubborn inflation and tepid approval ratings
Financial Times - 3d
Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners

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LA mayor removes fire chief amid tensions over deadly wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) has removed the city’s fire chief, Kristin Crowley, amid ongoing tensions over the handling of and response to the region's deadly January wildfires. Crowley was ...
The Hill - 3d
Las Vegas woman accused of defrauding older men in deadly romance scam

Aurora Phelps was indicted in Nevada over a series of romance scams that allegedly led to at least two deaths and one disappearance in Mexico.
CBS News - 21h
FBI searching for more alleged victims in deadly romance scam

The FBI is looking for more alleged victims of a Las Vegas woman they say was involved in a deadly romance scam. The suspect is accused of defrauding older men and causing the death of at least one ...
CBS News - 8h
Custody spat over New Orleans escape-artist dog settled with visitation agreement

Scrim the tramp terrier, known for his many getaways, now has a home and an extended family to look over him. Calling King Solomon.. The wiry terrier named Scrim who had virtually all of New ...
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The one change that worked: I found an escape from online life by swapping my home office for the library

I can find essential and unusual facts for my arts journalism in the dusty old tomes – information not readily available on Google. And, as I did as a child, I lose myself in a world of books .... ...
The Guardian - 12h
On $15 a month, Venezuela's teachers live hand to mouth

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Israeli hostages freed as Palestinian prisoner release delayed

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Hamas criticizes delay in release of Palestinian prisoners

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