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Dramatic Day Reveals Details About the Parents of a School Shooting Suspect December 6, 2021
After a manhunt and an arraignment, scrutiny of James and Jennifer Crumbley has intensified.
He Never Touched the Murder Weapon. Alabama Sentenced Him to Die. December 5, 2021
Nathaniel Woods was unarmed when three Birmingham police officers were fatally shot by someone else in 2004. But Woods, a Black man, was convicted of capital murder for his role in the deaths of the three white officers.
What Can One Life Tell Us About the Battle Against H.I.V.? December 2, 2021
In 2001, U.N. estimates suggested 150 million people would be infected with H.I.V. by 2021. That preceded an ambitious global campaign to curb the virus. How well did it work?
In the Michigan Shooting, What Is the School’s Responsibility? December 4, 2021
Oxford High School let Ethan Crumbley back into a classroom despite concerns about his behavior. Now, legal experts are asking why — and whether officials should be held accountable.
Behind the Charges Faced by the Parents of the Michigan Shooting Suspect December 4, 2021
Prosecutors say the parents of the 15-year-old accused of killing four classmates failed to act on troubling signs. The parents pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges.
After a Bungled Theft of Navy’s Mascot Draws Fire, Goatnappers Strike Again December 3, 2021
Leaders of the nation’s military academies say swiping one another’s mascot animals is strictly forbidden, but that hasn’t seemed to deter glory-seeking raiders.
Prairies on Fire in Montana Amid a Record December Heat Wave December 3, 2021
Two dozen homes and businesses burned in the town of Denton as unseasonably warm temperatures descended from the Great Plains to the Mid-Atlantic.
San Francisco Followed Covid Rules. Will Omicron Change the Playbook? December 3, 2021
San Francisco has endured mask mandates, vaccination requirements and lockdowns. Now with the first U.S. case of the Omicron variant, no one’s sure what comes next.

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US confirms it will stage diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics December 6, 2021
Decision is response to what is described as China’s ‘genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang’ and other abusesThe White House has confirmed it will stage a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, in the latest move that will further widen the rift in an already strained bilateral relationship.“The Biden administration will not se […]
Covid live: England’s health secretary says there is community transmission of Omicron across multiple regions December 6, 2021
Sajid Javid told MPs on Monday that ‘multiple regions of England’ were seeing cases of the variant that were not linked to international travelNew York City sets Covid vaccine mandate for all private employers‘Travel apartheid’: Nigeria condemns England’s Covid red listOmicron variant has now been detected in 16 US statesOmicron: what do we know about the ne […]
Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar genocide December 6, 2021
Victims in US and UK legal action accuse social media firm of failing to prevent incitement of violenceFacebook’s negligence facilitated the genocide of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar after the social media network’s algorithms amplified hate speech and the platform failed to take down inflammatory posts, according to legal action launched in the US and the UK. […]
Second accuser says Ghislaine Maxwell asked her to find young women for Epstein December 6, 2021
‘Kate’ testifies in Manhattan federal court that she was 17 when she met Maxwell, who introduced her to EpsteinThis article contains depictions of sexual abuseThe second accuser in the New York sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell alleged on Monday the Briton asked her to find young women for sexual encounters with the financier Jeffrey Epstein, becaus […]
Investigation launched into brawl at French far-right rally December 6, 2021
Dozens detained after protesters attacked at campaign rally for presidential candidate Éric ZemmourFrench prosecutors have opened an investigation into violence that erupted at the first major campaign rally held by the far-right French presidential candidate Éric Zemmour.Shortly after Zemmour began speaking on Sunday evening, some of his supporters attacked […]
Party drug users are fuelling serious crime, says Sajid Javid December 6, 2021
Health secretary says cocaine trade causes ‘suffering, violence and exploitation at every stage’Our strategy will reduce the misery of drugs | Sajid JavidWhich top UK politicians have admitted to drug use?Sajid Javid has said recreational drug users are fuelling an international criminal enterprise, as the government announced a £780m strategy to rebuild the […]
Spain’s former king seeks immunity over claim he used spy agency to threaten ex-lover December 6, 2021
Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein claims Juan Carlos directed campaign of harassment after affair endedA former lover of the former king of Spain believes a book about the death of Diana, Princess of Wales was left in her home as part of a campaign of harassment directed by the monarch, the high court in London has been told.The former king Juan Carlos is seeking […]
Two Met police officers jailed over photos of murdered sisters December 6, 2021
Deniz Jaffer and Jamie Lewis sentenced to two years and nine months for taking and sharing photos of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa HenryTwo Metropolitan police officers who “dehumanised” two black murder victims “for their own amusement” by taking and sharing photos from the scene where they lay murdered have each been jailed for two years and nine months.Deniz […]

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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics December 6, 2021
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.
Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated December 6, 2021
A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants.
Pakistan: Killing of Sri Lankan accused of blasphemy sparks protests December 6, 2021
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam.
Brexit: Ireland to receive €920m for Brexit impact December 6, 2021
The country is the first to get money from the European Commission's Brexit Adjustment Reserve.
Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader in widely criticised trial December 6, 2021
The ex-leader of Myanmar, who faces a total of 11 charges, is sentenced to two years in prison.
Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death December 6, 2021
The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”.
Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves December 6, 2021
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.
Haiti kidnappers release three more missionaries after abduction December 6, 2021
Three people among a group of 17 North American missionaries abducted in October are freed.

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