10 hours ago ‘Slender Man’ stabber granted early release by judge after multiple failed attempts

A Wisconsin judge granted an early conditional release Thursday to Morgan Geyser, who was convicted of stabbing her childhood friend more than a decade ago.

Economics

1 hour ago Column | Carolyn Hax: Environmentally aware parents want to rein in gifts for their kid

Column | Carolyn Hax: Environmentally aware parents want to rein in gifts for their kid  The Washington Post

Events

8 hours ago Column | Americans worry about democracy — particularly the ‘representative’ part

Column | Americans worry about democracy — particularly the ‘representative’ part  The Washington Post

Politics

3 hours ago Mile 91 of Seward Highway closed due to vehicle incident leaving two injured, APD says

Mile 91 of Seward Highway closed due to vehicle incident leaving two injured, APD says  Alaska's News Source

Events

12 hours ago CIA Dir. Bill Burns on China, the Trump transition, and what's next for him

As he prepares to leave his post, CIA Director Bill Burns speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the transition to a new Trump administration as well as priorities for the U.S. intel apparatus.

Politics

4 hours ago Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten

Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten  Reuters

Events

12 hours ago Special Counsel Weiss expected to release Hunter Biden report as soon as next week

First son Hunter Biden was found guilty, but was pardoned by his father, President Joe Biden, in the felony firearm offense

Politics

7 hours ago Notre Dame forced to play backup quarterback in Orange Bowl after starter Riley Leonard leaves with injury

Notre Dame starting quarterback Riley Leonard left a College Football Playoff semifinal late in the first half and was being evaluated for an injury.

Events

13 hours ago Seahawks assistant leaves Seattle to rejoin Boise State coaching staff

Seahawks assistant leaves Seattle to rejoin Boise State coaching staff  Seattle Sports

Politics

9 hours ago Court puts plea deal on pause for 9/11 mastermind KSM: 23 years later, justice for terrorists is delayed again

A federal appeals court has delayed Friday's scheduled military court hearing where suspected 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-conspirators were expected to plead guilty.

Events

14 hours ago Former President Carter leaves Washington for final time after state funeral

Former President Carter leaves Washington for final time after state funeral  Scripps News

Politics

9 hours ago Ben Affleck Leaves Jennifer Garner's To Discover Fate Of His Home Amid Devastating LA Fires

Ben Affleck is one of the lucky ones. For now, anyway. As fires broke out across Los Angeles earlier this week, the actor was spotted fleeing his $20 million house in the Pacific Palisades to get to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their three kids, Violet, Fin, and Samuel. He reportedly helped them evacuate from [...] Read More... The post Ben Affleck Leaves Jennifer Garner's To Discover Fate Of His Home Amid Devastating LA Fires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

14 hours ago Trump, Pence shake hands at Carter funeral in first public meeting since leaving office

President-elect Trump shook hands with his former vice president, Mike Pence, at Jimmy Carter's funeral but did not shake hands with former second lady Karen Pence.

Politics

11 hours ago Kelly Stafford shocked over devastation of California wildfires: ‘It doesn’t feel real’

Kelly Stafford is praying weather conditions calm down as the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rip through Southern California.

Events

17 hours ago Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: Why the US is trying to stop a 9/11 guilty plea

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: Why the US is trying to stop a 9/11 guilty plea  BBC.com

Politics

12 hours ago Column | Falsehoods around the L.A. fires are proliferating on the right

Column | Falsehoods around the L.A. fires are proliferating on the right  The Washington Post

Events

19 hours ago Live updates: Jimmy Carter’s casket leaves for funeral at Washington National Cathedral

Live updates: Jimmy Carter’s casket leaves for funeral at Washington National Cathedral  The Washington Post

Politics

14 hours ago Fires in California decimate Los Angeles area, leave apocalyptic scenes: Live Updates

Fires in California decimate Los Angeles area, leave apocalyptic scenes: Live Updates  CBS News

Events

24 hours ago DOJ tries to block plea agreement for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad

In a highly unusual legal move, the Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to stop alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad from pleading guilty this Friday at Guantanamo -- even though two U.S. military courts have already rejected the Defense Secretary's attempt to block KSM's plea.

Politics

19 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Multiple blazes rage across the city, leaving a path of destruction

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Multiple blazes rage across the city, leaving a path of destruction  Yahoo! Voices

Events

24 hours ago Guantánamo plea deals for accused 9/11 plotters are weighed by federal appeals court

In a highly unusual legal move, the Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to stop alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad from pleading guilty this Friday at Guantánamo-- even though two U.S. military courts have already rejected the Defense Secretary's attempt to block KSM's plea.

Politics

20 hours ago Weekend pattern shifts to warmer temps, less wind with some snow mixed in

The lessening of the wind and an increase in temperatures will make it feel like a fine winter day on Friday. The post Weekend pattern shifts to warmer temps, less wind with some snow mixed in appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

24 hours ago Guantánamo plea deals for accused 9/11 plotters are halted by federal appeals court

In a highly unusual legal move, the Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to stop alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad from pleading guilty this Friday at Guantánamo-- even though two U.S. military courts have already rejected the Defense Secretary's attempt to block KSM's plea.

Politics

24 hours ago Japanese crime leader pleads guilty to conspiring to sell nuclear materials to Iran

Prosecutors said samples of the alleged nuclear material was weapons-grade, meaning enough of it would be suitable for use in a nuclear weapon.

Events

29 hours ago Column | Carolyn Hax: Daughters seem standoffish as dad’s illness progresses

Column | Carolyn Hax: Daughters seem standoffish as dad’s illness progresses  The Washington Post

Politics

31 hours ago Man pleads guilty to murdering his former girlfriend in her Boston apartment

Christopher Howard was sentenced to serve at least 20 years in prison for stabbing Terkeisha Boykins to death in 2022. The post Man pleads guilty to murdering his former girlfriend in her Boston apartment appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

31 hours ago NY Times column highlights 'deceptions' and 'illusions' of Biden's presidency: 'History won't be so kind'

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens voted for President Biden but called him out for several deceptions and illusions about his tenure in office.

Politics

33 hours ago Column | As pressure roils the NFL, the Commanders are playing with house money

Column | As pressure roils the NFL, the Commanders are playing with house money  The Washington Post

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