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'Boy Next Door Killer' Gets Death For Murders Of 2 Women
For crimes he called vicious and frightening, a judge on Friday gave a death sentence to a man prosecutors called The Boy Next Door Killer for the homeinvasion murders of two women and the attempted murder of a third.
Women Say Suspect In Kristin Smart's Death Abused Them
More than two dozen women described disturbing and dangerous encounters including sexual assaults while they were semiconscious and felt drugged with the man charged with killing missing California college student Kristin Smart.
Father Accused Of Killing Son In 2012 Convicted
A Colorado father has been convicted of seconddegree murder and child abuse resulting in death in the 2012 disappearance of his 13yearold son.
China, Responding to Sanctions Report, Says U.S. Should Stop Interfering in Hong Kong
The United States is preparing to impose sanctions on Friday on a number of Chinese officials over Beijing's crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, as well as issuing a warning to international businesses operating there about deteriorating conditions.
'Pakistan Air Force Providing Support to Taliban': Afghanistan Claims to Have Evidence
Afghanistan's Vice President Amrullah Saleh has accused Pakistan of providing close air support to Taliban in certain areas.
Family Sues Airline, Saying Aborted Landing Ruined Vacation
A North Carolina family has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines saying a turbulent and aborted landing in 2019 caused injuries and forced the family to forgo much of a planned vacation.
Trump Opines On Coup While Rejecting Fears About His Actions
Former President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday that he wouldnt have used the military to illegally seize control of the government after his election loss. But he suggested that if he had tried to carry out a coup, it wouldnt have been with his top mi...
Appeals Court Upholds Reversal Of 'Innocent Man' Conviction
A federal appeals court has upheld a federal judge's reversal of the murder conviction of an Oklahoma man whose case was featured in the book and television series The Innocent Man.
Iran Not Ready For Nuclear Talks Until Raisi Takes Over -source
Iran is not prepared to resume negotiations on coming back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal until Iranian Presidentelect Ebrahim Raisi's administration has begun, a diplomatic source said on Wednesday.
Algeria Leader Pardons Protest Movement Members
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday ordered the release of 101 members of a protest movement that forced his predecessor Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down, the presidency said.
Climate Activists Hail Dem Budget Spending On Clean Energy
Environmental groups hailed a sweeping $3.5 trillion domestic spending plan announced by Democrats, saying it would make transformational investments in clean energy and jobs and put the nation on a path to cut greenhouse emissions by at least 50% by 2030...
Meghan, Prince Harry To Develop New Netflix Animated Series
Meghan and Prince Harrys second Netflix project will focus on a 12yearold girls adventures in an animated series.
Man, 29, Charged In Shooting Death Of Mother Of Midshipman
Authorities in Maryland have charged a 29yearold Annapolis man in the killing of a U.S. Naval Academy midshipmans mother.
Pakistan Bus Blast Kills Eight, Including Six Chinese
The bus plunged into a deep ravine after the blast and caused heavy losses. One Chinese engineer and one soldier are missing.
Mexican Court Overturns Acquittal Of 1990s Drug Lord
A Mexican appeals court has overturned the acquittal of 1990s drug lord Hector El Gero Palma, prosecutors said Tuesday, a development that staved off an international embarrassment had he walked free.
Young Mexicans Party Again, Though Some Line Up For Vaccine
Young adults in Mexico are coming out to party again, even as the country enters its third wave of coronavirus infections and vaccines have yet to reach those under 30.