3 hours ago Guatemalan man convicted of rape after evidence kit tested decades later

A man was convicted of rape Thursday in connection to a cold case dating back more than three decades, according to a statement from the Bristol County District Attorney.  Eduardo Mendez of Guatemala, 51, was convicted of aggravated rape after a jury trial at Fall River Superior Court, according to officials.   On June 9, 1994, […] The post Guatemalan man convicted of rape after evidence kit tested decades later appeared first on Boston.com.

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20 hours ago Trump: I Will Be 'Working with Congress' to Pass a Bill for 'Massive' Tax Cuts, No Taxes on Tips

President Donald Trump revealed that he would be "working with Congress to get a bill" on his desk that passed a "massive tax cut for American workers and families," and kept his promise on "no tax on tips." The post Trump: I Will Be ‘Working with Congress’ to Pass a Bill for ‘Massive’ Tax Cuts, No Taxes on Tips appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Dolton mayor Tiffany Henyard found in contempt of court after allegedly stonewalling liquor licenses

Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard was held in contempt of court for repeatedly refusing to sign liquor licenses that had already been approved.

Sport

3 hours ago In ‘Hail Mary’ move, ICC prosecutor files surprise application as Senate set to vote on sanctioning court

As the ICC prosecutor files applications for warrants against the Taliban, the Senate is set to vote on sanctions in bill that would trigger action among other things if US citizens, allies are prosecuted.

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24 hours ago Booker T. Washington and Carver Middle School hosts Kenny Monday wrestling tournament

Booker T. Washington and Carver Middle School hosts Kenny Monday wrestling tournament  KOKI FOX 23 TULSA

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6 hours ago Washington Commanders ready to take on Eagles in NFC Championship showdown

Washington Commanders ready to take on Eagles in NFC Championship showdown  FOX 5 DC

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7 hours ago A minister was acquitted of a brutal 1832 murder. A new book revisits the case

In the world of true crime, Fall River, Mass. is known for Lizzie Borden, but another murder 60 years earlier captivated New England. Kate Winkler Dawson tells the story in The Sinners All Bow.

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24 hours ago Booker T. Washington and Carver Middle School host Kenny Monday wrestling tournament

Booker T. Washington and Carver Middle School host Kenny Monday wrestling tournament  KOKI FOX 23 TULSA

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8 hours ago Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs. 

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26 hours ago Andie MacDowell says daughter Margaret Qualley pushed her to leave LA, live a quiet life in South Carolina

In a new interview with Drew Barrymore, Andie MacDowell explained why she decided to leave Los Angeles and start a much simpler life in South Carolina.

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9 hours ago The Lush Bath Bot Is a Vegan, Recyclable Floating Speaker That's Out to Make a Point

When the cosmetics brand decided to make a Bluetooth speaker, it didn’t know how hard it would be to make it sustainably. The next challenge: Will anyone actually buy it?

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27 hours ago French Families of Suicide Victims Sue TikTok over Alleged Harmful Content

"It was brainwashing," said Stephanie Mistre. "They normalized depression and self-harm, turning it into a twisted sense of belonging." The post French Families of Suicide Victims Sue TikTok over Alleged Harmful Content appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 hours ago Mel Gibson doesn’t ‘blame’ celebrities fleeing Hollywood but vows to ‘fix’ as Trump’s special ambassador

Actor Mel Gibson told Fox News host Hannity the reason he decided to reside in California while several Hollywood celebrities made the decision to leave.

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29 hours ago Opinion: Judges are working on solutions to Alaska court case backlog. We still have a long way to go — and can’t do it alone.

Opinion: Judges are working on solutions to Alaska court case backlog. We still have a long way to go — and can’t do it alone.  Anchorage Daily News

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42 hours ago Dave Upthegrove Becomes Washington's First Openly LGBTQ+ Commissioner of Public Lands

Dave Upthegrove Becomes Washington's First Openly LGBTQ+ Commissioner of Public Lands  KIMA CBS 29

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43 hours ago Trump Department of Education dismisses 'meritless' book ban complaints

Several "book ban" complaints issued during the Biden administration have been dismissed by the U.S. Department of Education, officials said Friday.

Politics

35 hours ago Bryan Kohberger trial: New revelations in Idaho student murders case as defense grills lead detective in court

Judge Steven Hippler did not render any decisions, but two days of hearings revealed new information in the Idaho student murders case against Bryan Kohberger.

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38 hours ago Supreme Court to decide whether states can allow religious public schools

Supreme Court to decide whether states can allow religious public schools  The Washington Post

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42 hours ago Supreme Court to weigh approval for 1st publicly funded religious charter school

The Supreme Court has agreed to take on a new culture war dispute: whether the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school should be allowed to open in Oklahoma

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43 hours ago Court Order Allows GOA and SAF Members to Apply for Nonresident California Concealed Carry Licenses

An order issued by U.S District Judge Sherilyn Garnett on Friday allows members of Gun Owners of America and the Second Amendment Foundation to apply for nonresident concealed carry licenses in California. The post Court Order Allows GOA and SAF Members to Apply for Nonresident California Concealed Carry Licenses appeared first on Breitbart.

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