5 hours ago Human smugglers convicted after Indian family freezes to death trying to illegally cross northern border

Two men have been convicted of charges related to human smuggling in connection with a family of Indian migrants who froze to death in 2022 trying to cross into the U.S. from Canada.

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8 hours ago Man who lived with pregnant girlfriend’s corpse convicted of double murder

Man who lived with pregnant girlfriend’s corpse convicted of double murder  The Washington Post

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8 hours ago Texas lawmaker proposes bill to abolish death penalty in Lone Star State: 'I think sentiment is changing'

A Texas state lawmaker has introduced legislation to abolish the death penalty in the state amid a high-profile case in the state that has received national attention.

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10 hours ago DC brothers freed after wrongful murder convictions seek presidential pardon

Two Washington, D.C., brothers who spent decades in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 1984 murder before they were eventually freed, are seeking a presidential pardon.

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13 hours ago Trump picks Scott Turner as secretary for Department of Housing and Urban Development

President-elect Trump nominated former NFL cornerback Scott Turner and Texas state representative as the secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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14 hours ago Trump names former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development

HUD is bracing for possible budget cuts, something the first Trump administration proposed but was unable to get through Congress. Other changes could restrict who gets rental aid.

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16 hours ago NBA urges players to remain vigilant about home security measures amid rash of break

NBA players have been put on high alert after star athletes were victims of home invasions that are believed to have been committed by individuals with tied to international crime.

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19 hours ago Cowboys' $240M star Dak Prescott admits to crying over horrendous season as team faces constant mockery

Dak Prescott revealed he cried after the Cowboys' recent loss to the Houston Texans as critics of the franchise mock the team relentlessly.

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20 hours ago University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates

Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates whose families make below a certain income threshold, starting in fall 2025.

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