Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges

Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.

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6 American prisoners, including veterans, released from Kuwait

The Americans, many of whom are veterans and former military contractors, were convicted on drug charges, a representative for their families told ABC News.

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Danger for Republicans as ‘DOGE’ bites veterans

Jobs held by American veterans fell 175,000 last month.

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2025 NFL free-agent rankings: Top 25 overall players, including Sam Darnold, Davante Adams and some Eagles defenders

There are some veteran receivers and some good defensive line options available.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 5

Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged

An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police. His stepmother was charged with cruelty and kidnapping.

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Philippine ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to face murder charges at ICC for drug war killings

A plane carrying former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court to face charges over his “war on drugs” took off for Rotterdam on Wednesday, after being delayed by a ...

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DOGE’s war on American veterans has begun

Only about 5 percent of the U.S. population has served, which is not enough to form a significant voting bloc, and few of us belong to the donor class.

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Man allegedly held captive in Connecticut room for decades, set a fire to escape

Authorities in Waterbury, Connecticut, say a woman held her stepson captive for more than two decades until he intentionally started a fire in his room in a desperate bid to escape. Police have ...

CBS News - 22h

Community speaks out after woman accused of holding man captive for years

The former principal and neighbors of a man who authorities believe was being held captive by his stepmother for 20 years in Waterbury, Connecticut, are speaking out. Kimberly Sullivan was arrested ...

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Philippine ex-president Duterte heading to The Hague to face ICC charges

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is being flown to the Netherlands to face an International Criminal Court charge of crimes against humanity linked to the deadly crackdown on drugs he ...

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NFL free agency 2025: Top 10 free agents available include Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Stefon Diggs, more

The best players who are still available in free agency

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Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings

Ex-president to face charges of crimes against humanity over ‘war on drugs’ that rights groups say left 30,000 dead. The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has left Manila on a plane ...

The Guardian - 2d

South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail

The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.

The New York Times - 6d

Boy, 14, charged in connection with death of Glasgow teenager

A vigil has been held by friends of Amen Teklay, who died after an incident in Glasgow last Wednesday.

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2025 NFL free agent cornerback rankings: Best fits for D.J. Reed, Darius Slay, other veterans on open market

Here's how the cornerback market stacks up in free agency

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Lions are adding another quarterback in free agency

The Detroit Lions are adding another quarterback in free agency, reportedly signing veteran Kyle Allen.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

7 people charged in death of Sam Nordquist plead not guilty to torture, killing of the transgender man

Seven people pleaded not guilty to charges in the killing of Sam Nordquist, a Black transgender 24-year-old man who was allegedly held captive and tortured in an upstate New York hotel room for ...

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NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 interior DL includes some intriguing talents

Some defensive tackles are among the best free agents in this class.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

2025 NFL free agency matchmaker: One fit for each AFC team, including Justin fields ending up with Jets

Here's one free agent fit for each AFC club

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Xavier Worthy of Chiefs released from jail, won't face domestic assault charges

Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.

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Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte to appear in Hague accused of crimes against humanity over war on drugs – live

Duterte faces charges over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed tens of thousands. Former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has ...

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New York Giants host QB Joe Flacco on free agent visit

The New York Giants hosted veteran quarterback Joe Flacco in East Rutherford on Thursday for a free agent visit.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

2025 NFL free agency matchmaker: One fit for each NFC team, including Rams adding Davante Adams to WR room

Pairing the ideal NFC team with one of the top free agents

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Stand up for Science rallies protesting Trump cuts held across U.S.

Thousands of people, including researchers, scientists, medical professionals and cancer survivors rallied across the U.S. in protest of the Trump Administration’s firings, budget and grants cuts ...

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Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy

Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.

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2025 NFL free agency: Steelers signing a veteran quarterback, but it's not Aaron Rodgers

Mason Rudolph is headed back to Pittsburgh

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Flights briefly disrupted in oil-rich Kuwait, local media say

Flights to the small, oil-rich country of Kuwait were briefly disrupted under unclear circumstances

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Giants host this veteran QB before meeting with Russell Wilson; team still waiting on Aaron Rodgers decision

New York is exhausting all free agent options

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Poll: Majority of Americans think Trump is too close to Russia

A majority of Americans think President Trump is too closely aligned with Russia, including more than a quarter of Republicans, a poll released Thursday found. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found 56 ...

The Hill - 15h

Giants signing ex-Dolphins safety Jevon Holland to 3-year, $45.3M deal, including $30M guaranteed

The safety was one of the top defensive backs in free agency

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Who are the early winners and losers of NFL free agency?

A flurry of moves to kick off free agency included good news for Tom Brady and Cam Ward. Meanwhile, it was a little rough for Aaron Rodgers and the Bengals.

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China's Commerce Ministry held talks with Walmart after report on price cut demand, state media says

Chinese and American companies should "work together" to respond to U.S. "unilateral imposition of tariffs," Chinese state media said.

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Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated; slams 'sham' admin declaration

The order includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Falcons sign former third-round pick, add offensive line depth

Atlanta Falcons re-sign veteran OL Brandon Parker in free agency

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Utah judge orders release of suspect in 1977 Hawaii killing after prosecution stalls

A 66-year-old suspect in the 1977 killing of a Hawaii teenager was released from a Utah jail on Thursday after prosecutors in Honolulu said they weren’t ready to proceed with a murder charge ...

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From sleeping in doorways to reporting on homelessness: the journalist chronicling an American crisis

Kevin Fagan, who spent decades at the San Francisco Chronicle, argues in a new book that ‘atrociously unforgivable’ US poverty must be addressed. The veteran journalist Kevin Fagan spent decades ...

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Jaguars sign free agents to 'raise the floor.' They'll use the draft to raise ceiling of the team

Jacksonville’s approach to free agency was much different than what the floundering franchise tried to accomplish in recent years. The Jaguars signed nine free agents, including four plug-and-play ...

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2025 NFL free agent safety rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Jevon Holland, Justin Reid, others

A rundown of the top veteran safeties set to hit the market

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UK 'hardest hit by Covid fallout' and next Bond 'shouldn't be American'

A mix of stories lead Sunday's front pages, including on immigration and five years on since the start of the pandemic.

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Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges

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