1 hour ago Honduran illegal immigrant deported from US twice, sentenced for leading Texas burglary ring: 'Masterminded'

A man from Honduras who was deported from the U.S. twice for entering illegally was sentenced to 37 years in prison in McKinney, Texas, for engaging in organized crime.

Events

2 hours ago 'Shaken baby syndrome' execution temporarily halted despite SCOTUS ruling

Robert Roberson, who was sentenced to death based on the largely discredited "shaken baby syndrome" hypothesis, was denied a stay of execution by the Supreme Court.

Politics

3 hours ago Texas judge grants injunction ahead of man's execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case

A Texas judge has granted a temporary injunction, delaying 57-year-old Robert Roberson's execution in a shocking move hours before he was to be put to death Thursday.

Events

7 hours ago Syracuse University suspends fraternity after 'repugnant' hazing video surfaces online

Video of an alleged hazing incident at Syracuse University went viral online this week. The school has since launched an investigation and suspended a fraternity.

Culture

10 hours ago Former Mexican public security chief gets more than 38 years, $2M fine for taking cartel bribes

Mexico’s ex-public security secretary Genaro García Luna was sentenced to more than 38 years in prison and a $2 million fine for taking millions in bribes to protect the Sinaloa cartel.

Events

17 hours ago Texas committee makes historic move approving subpoena for death row inmate one day before his execution

A unanimous vote by a Texas House committee successfully subpoenaed a death row inmate scheduled to receive death by lethal injection for the 2002 killing of his 2-year-old daughter.

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