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One Prison Sentence Shattered Her World. Faith Helped Her Rebuild.
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Man Accused in Deadly Baltimore Shooting Was Freed From Prison Just Days Earlier
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A Maryland man accused of killing a 12-year-old girl at a youth football homecoming game had been released from prison just eight days before the shooting, according to state recor… — by Andrew Powell
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Diddy’s Prison Release Date Reportedly Delayed
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Combs' release moved from Jan. 21, 2028 to March 2, 2028 after NBC alleged cellphone use and paid prison perks; he remains in solitary and BOP will not say why.
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I Questioned Transgender Ideology. Now I’m Facing Prison in France.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 8h
Maduro, Wife Expected to Face New US Torture Charges
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U.S. prosecutors may charge Maduro and Flores as soon as Thursday over alleged torture of more than a dozen Americans held in Venezuelan prisons.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Iran executes two men over deaths of security officers in protests
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Alireza Sepahi married Mahshad Kashani in prison the night before Iran executed him and Alireza Raisi at dawn on October 5, 2026, at Dastgerd Prison.
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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at 84 after prison term
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Dennis Hastert died at 84 after a $3.5 million hush-money deal and 13 months in prison; the judge called him a serial child molester.
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Kathleen Sager
What do left and right disagree on here?
Laotian Freed From Eswatini Prison Year After US Deportation
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Laotian Phone Chomsavanh was released Sunday from Eswatini's Matsapha prison after more than a year without charges following 2025 U.S. deportation, his lawyer said.
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Elena Vasquez
Glad he is free now but that lost year cannot be given back.
Christa Pike Speaks After Failed Execution
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After a botched lethal-injection attempt left Christa Pike critically ill, her lawyer is urging Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to commute her death sentence to life in prison, arguing another execution would not bring justice. Lee has suspended executions for the rest of the year but has not ruled out a future attempt; the pause also delayed another scheduled execution, according to reports.
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HBO Orders *Crazy Rich Asians* Sequel Series
HBO ordered an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians sequel series with Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng returning as regulars; production begins in 2027.
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Ex-Dallas Officer Guyger Set for Parole Release
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Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of killing her neighbor Botham Jean, is scheduled to be released on parole Oct. 16 after serving about seven years of her 10-year sentence. The Texas parole board cited her prison conduct and program participation; Jean’s family asked for privacy as they process the decision.
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Ohio Prison Inmate Dies; Aggravated Murder Probe
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Maurice Vinson, 29, died Oct. 3, 2026, after a cellmate fight at Lebanon Correctional Institution; the coroner cited blunt-force head injuries in an active aggravated murder probe.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Fentanyl Cases Yield Arrest, Prison Terms Across States
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A 40-year-old Waterbury, Connecticut, man was arrested after investigators say he repeatedly sold fentanyl and crack cocaine in New York’s Town of Northeast; he faces felony drug-sale and possession charges, with additional charges pending. Separately, a Middletown man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving cocaine and thousands of fentanyl packets, while an Arizona trafficker received a seven-year sentence after authorities found 75 pounds of fentanyl powder and a kilogram of heroin.
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Connecticut Man Sentenced for $3.5M Amazon Fraud
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A Connecticut trucking company owner was sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding Amazon of more than $3.5 million. Prosecutors said Ameer Nasir used 23 fraudulent business accounts to claim more than 1,000 trailer-hauling jobs he never completed and submit paid invoices; he must repay about $3.55 million and serve three years of supervised release.
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Salisbury Man Gets 14 Years in Gang Shooting
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Nineteen-year-old Bryant Brown-Clark was sentenced to 26 years in prison, with 14 years to serve, after a jury convicted him of attempted murder and firearm offenses in a 2025 Salisbury shooting that prosecutors say targeted a rival gang member. A stray bullet entered a nursing-home patient’s room; prosecutors had sought 43 years of active incarceration, citing Brown-Clark’s prior convictions and probation history.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 10h
Trump says he raised political-prisoner cases with Xi Jinping
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President Donald Trump said he raised political prisoners’ cases—including Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai and detained American Min Zin—with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their Washington meeting. Trump described the talks as important and said he hoped they would prove fruitful, but did not detail any outcomes.
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Chris Dalton
Hope the talks lead to actual releases rather than just words, since outcomes weren't shared.
The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Kidnappers Sentenced in Missouri, Alabama Cases
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Amarion Dewayne Jackson, 20, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for kidnapping a Tuscaloosa man at gunpoint over another person’s unpaid drug debt. The victim was recovered unharmed, and Jackson’s co-defendant, Korbyn Markeith Williams, is scheduled for sentencing in January 2027.
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U.S. Deports Nicaraguan Dissident, Jailed Again
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Jeffrey Jarquín, a Nicaraguan exile who said he was tortured after protesting the government, was deported from the United States and immediately jailed again at El Modelo prison, according to his family and lawyer. His asylum case had been rejected, and advocates say his return highlights the risks facing Nicaraguans deported under President Trump’s administration.
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Report details Combs receiving massages and contraband access in prison
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An NBC News investigation, citing four inmates and reviewing photos and video, alleges Sean “Diddy” Combs has paid other prisoners for services and had access to contraband phones, a tablet, alcohol and other privileges at Fort Dix. His spokesperson disputes the “privileged” framing, saying Combs is serving his sentence within the rules and awaiting a decision on his appeal.
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Tom Gallagher
His spokesperson claims everything is by the book, but paying other prisoners still sounds like special treatment.
Engineer Sentenced 32 Months for Bitcoin Extortion
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Former infrastructure engineer Daniel Rhyne was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to sabotaging his New Jersey employer’s network and demanding 20 bitcoin, then worth about $750,000. Using privileged access, he deleted administrator accounts and changed passwords across thousands of devices, locking employees out and threatening further damage if the ransom was not paid.
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Why lasting effectiveness starts with character, not technique
Covey argues that productivity and teamwork habits collapse under pressure unless they rest on examined character principles and a written personal mission.
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Papal Envoy Visits Ukrainian POWs in Russia
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Pope Leo XIV’s envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, visited Ukrainian prisoners held in Moscow and met Russian officials to discuss prisoner exchanges and other humanitarian issues, including missing people and family reunification. Zuppi said he hoped the visit would help advance exchanges, while Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the detention facility met humanitarian standards.
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Venezuela Frees 39 Political Prisoners After Talks
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Rights groups said Venezuela freed 29 to 39 political prisoners Friday and Saturday after interim government-opposition talks following a Trump-Rodríguez meeting.
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Nicole Hardy
This release shows talks can work, yet real progress requires freeing everyone held for political reasons without exceptions.
Former Anchor Sentenced to Life for Mother’s Murder
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Former St. Louis news anchor Angelynn Mock was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after 25 years, after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing her mother, Anita Avers, in Wichita in 2025. At sentencing, relatives described the killing as devastating, while Mock’s defense claim that she acted in self-defense and her history of mental illness were also reported.
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Tennessee Man Convicted in Fairborn Murder
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A Greene County jury convicted Brandon Peters of murdering Cievion Smith in a June 2025 shooting outside a Fairborn apartment complex, rejecting Peters’ self-defense claim. Peters faces 20 years to life in prison; prosecutors say surveillance footage and camera tracking helped investigators locate him in Kentucky.
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Two Savannah Felons Sentenced in Federal Gun Cases
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Two Savannah men convicted of possessing firearms as felons were sentenced to federal prison: Baheem Frazier received 105 months after fleeing a traffic stop and being linked by DNA to a recovered pistol, while Daminason Jackson received 57 months after fleeing officers on foot, who found a handgun and other items. Both cases were investigated by Savannah police and federal authorities.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 11h
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