Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges
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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.NBC News - 2d -
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.ABC News - 3d -
Danger for Republicans as ‘DOGE’ bites veterans
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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.CBS News - 2d -
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 ...NBC News - 3d -
Veteran American keeper Franch joins Birmingham City
Birmingham City have completed the signing of American goalkeeper Adrianna Franch on a short-term deal which will run until the end of the season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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.The Hill - 2d -
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 ...NBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 ...ABC News - 3d -
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 - 4d -
Silent Hill f Includes Disclaimer About Gender Discrimination And Child Abuse
Konami is alerting players that Silent Hill f features a range of potentially upsetting topics, including depictions of gender discrimination, child abuse, bullying, drug-induced hallucinations, ...GameSpot - 1d -
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 - Mar. 8 -
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.BBC News - 6d -
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.CBS News - 6d -
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 ...NBC News - 4d -
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 agencyCBS Sports - 5h -
La Liga round-up: Celta Vigo continue European charge, Mallorca win and Girona held at home
There were four more matches in La Liga on Saturday, with games affecting the title race, European push and relegation. Real Madrid’s victory over Villarreal was the highlight encounter, but ...Yahoo Sports - 53m -
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 agencyCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
2025 NFL free agency: Jaguars GM says any more veteran signings 'could be just standing in the way' of rookies
Jacksonville didn't shop at the top of the market in free agency this offseasonCBS Sports - 1d -
Flights briefly disrupted in oil-rich Kuwait, local media say
Flights to the small, oil-rich country of Kuwait were briefly disrupted under unclear circumstancesABC News - Mar. 8 -
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 clubCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
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 - 1d -
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 ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Cooper Kupp could make free agency decision today with 2 teams 'very interested' – including a rival
Former Rams WR Cooper Kupp could make a decision today and there are two teams emerging as the favorites – including an NFC West foeYahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 2d -
Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence in France
Former Narbonne president has faced financial charges Elsom not in court and his whereabouts remain unknown The former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom was sentenced to two years in ...The Guardian - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency matchmaker: One fit for each NFC team, including Rams adding Davante Adams to WR room
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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 PittsburghCBS Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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.The Hill - 4d -
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 ...NBC News - 1d -
Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated; slams 'sham' admin declaration
The order includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.ABC News - 2d -
China's Commerce Ministry held talks with Walmart after report on price cut demand, state media says
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Giants host this veteran QB before meeting with Russell Wilson; team still waiting on Aaron Rodgers decision
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2025 NFL free agency: 10 takeaways from opening week including the Vikings going wild, same old Cowboys, more
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Giants signing ex-Dolphins safety Jevon Holland to 3-year, $45.3M deal, including $30M guaranteed
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