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Meanwhile, Back in Los Angeles: Pretrial Hearings Underway in the Oscar Grant Case

• January 9, 2010 • Comments Off

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Updates on Mitrice Richardson: The Search Goes On, Reward Money To Be “Matched and Exceeded” by Malibu City Council

• October 31, 2009 • 1 Comment

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Nikolas Cruz to Plead Guilty for Parkland School Shooting October 16, 2021
The plea will include 17 counts of premeditated murder and 17 counts of attempted murder, a lawyer said, for one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
Complaints Against Texas’ Juvenile Prisons Include Violence and Sex Abuse October 16, 2021
The extensive allegations present a portrait of an environment inside the state’s juvenile prisons that is rife with physical attacks.
Robert Durst Sentenced to Life in Prison for Friend's Murder October 15, 2021
A jury found that Mr. Durst, subject of the HBO series “The Jinx,” killed a longtime friend in 2000 because of what she knew about his wife’s disappearance nearly 40 years ago.
Alex Murdaugh Charged With Swindling Sons of Dead Housekeeper October 14, 2021
Mr. Murdaugh, the scion of a legal dynasty in South Carolina, is accused of pocketing about $2.8 million in settlement money that was supposed to go to the housekeeper’s family.
Guantánamo Bay Cemetery Offers a View of the Base's History October 16, 2021
The U.S. military cemetery at Guantánamo Bay offers a history of the century-old base — minus the outpost’s war-on-terror mission.
Another Michigan Water Crisis Underscores Infrastructure Woes October 16, 2021
The crises in Benton Harbor and Flint expose broader failures as a congressional push to address the country’s troubled water system stalls.
Money Floods the Race for Control of Congress, More Than a Year Early October 16, 2021
The main House war chests for both Democrats and Republicans have a combined $128 million in the bank — more than double the sum at this point in 2020.
U.S. Pledges to Pay Family of Those Killed in Botched Kabul Drone Strike October 16, 2021
The Pentagon offered unspecified amounts to relatives of the 10 civilians who died in Aug. 29 attack and agreed to help relocate those who want to move to the U.S.

The Guardian, UK

David Amess: MP’s killing declared a terrorist incident October 15, 2021
Man, 25, in custody as police investigate ‘potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism’The killing of the Conservative MP David Amess, who died after being stabbed several times at an open advice surgery for his constituents in Essex, has been declared as a terrorist incident.The death of the 69-year-old veteran backbencher brought heartfelt tributes f […]
Four die after violence erupts at Hindu festival in Bangladesh October 16, 2021
Shrines attacked over claims a Qur’an was desecratedDeadly communal violence has broken out in Bangladesh after allegations of the desecration of an Islamic holy book led to several Hindu temples being attacked and police opening fire on a crowd, leaving at least four people dead.The government deployed paramilitary troops to 22 districts after religious ten […]
Boris Johnson’s climate credibility at stake in run-up to Cop26 summit October 16, 2021
Campaigners fear net zero strategy is being hamstrung by Rishi Sunak, who refuses to provide adequate fundingBoris Johnson faces a significant test of his leadership before the Cop26 climate summit as the chancellor and business secretary are at war over the imminent plan for reaching net zero carbon dioxide emissions.The government is poised to publish its […]
Nasa’s Lucy rockets into the sky with diamonds to explore asteroids October 16, 2021
Spacecraft with name inspired by a skeleton and the Beatles, and with lab-grown gems, starts 12-year questA Nasa spacecraft named Lucy has rocketed into the sky with diamonds on a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids.Seven of the mysterious space rocks are among swarms of asteroids sharing Jupiter’s orbit, thought to be the pristine leftovers of planetar […]
Four Russians found dead at Albanian resort October 16, 2021
Police say tourists who had been staying in village of Qerret were aged between 31 and 60 years oldFour Russian tourists have been found dead at a beach resort in western Albania, police have said.Albanian police issued a statement on Saturday saying the tourists were found asphyxiated in a hotel sauna in the village of Qerret late on Friday. Continue readin […]
Vienna museums open adult-only OnlyFans account to display nudes October 16, 2021
Tourist board in Austrian capital rails against censorship of art on social media platformsMore than a century after the artists of the Vienna Secession declared “to every age its art; to art its freedom”, the Austrian capital has found a new site for artistic expression free from censorship: the adults-only platform OnlyFans.Vienna’s tourism board has start […]
Revealed: Newcastle chairman’s links to Saudi ‘anti-corruption’ drive October 16, 2021
Court documents shed new light on Yasir al-Rumayyan’s relationship with Crown Prince Mohammed bin SalmanYasir al-Rumayyan, the new non-executive chairman of Newcastle United, was involved in a controversial “anti-corruption” campaign in Saudi Arabia that included the transfer of assets on behalf of the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.Details of Rumayyan’s […]
Netflix fires employee trans activist for allegedly leaking internal documents October 16, 2021
The worker has encouraged trans employees to protest the company’s release of the Dave Chapelle show in which he made anti-trans jokes Netflix has fired an employee organizer for allegedly leaking internal documents as the fallout over offensive comments in the new Dave Chappelle stand-up special continues.The streaming platform confirmed to the Guardian on […]

The BBC

Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit October 16, 2021
South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting.
Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims October 16, 2021
Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital.
Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time October 16, 2021
Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated.
Texas abortion law: Biden administration to request block on abortion ban October 15, 2021
The president's administration will ask the Supreme Court to block a restrictive Texas abortion law.
Pablo Escobar: Colombia sterilises drug lord's hippos October 16, 2021
Scientists are concerned about the impact of the rogue non-native herd near Escobar's former ranch.
Nike Jordan boss reveals he murdered an 18-year-old in 1965 October 16, 2021
Larry Miller, now 72, said he was in a gang as a teenager when he shot an 18-year-old.
Norway attack: Killer held in medical custody amid mental health investigation October 15, 2021
Police believe a bow-and-arrow attack that killed five may have been as a result of mental illness.
Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight October 15, 2021
Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades.