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‘Your Hell Is Just Beginning,’ Cleveland Victim Tells Castro
Michelle Knight who was raped and tortured during more than a decade of captivity, faced her abuser, Ariel Castro, in court on Thursday, assuring him that while her hell was over, his had just begun.
Manning Could Face Decades In Prison; Hearing Starts Today
When the sentencing hearing for former Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning begins today, he will face the possibility of spending many decades in prison. Manning was found guilty of 19 counts Tuesday, for giving thousands of classified U.S. documents to WikiLeaks.
Luxury Watch Store Robbed Days After Riviera Hotel Heist
In an amazing string of coincidences, a luxury watch store in Cannes, France, has been robbed just three days after an armed man successfully stole diamonds and other valuable jewels from a nearby hotel.
U.S. Teenager Is Youngest Ever To Pass Britain’s Bar Exams
At 18 years old, American Gabrielle Turnquest has become the youngest person to pass Britain’s Bar exams, qualifying her as a barrister.
Student Left In DEA Cell For Days Reaches $4.1 Million Settlement
Daniel Chong, the San Diego college student who spent more than four days in a Drug Enforcement Administration holding cell without food or water, has reached a $4.1 million settlement with the U.S. government.
U.S. Beats Panama, 1-0, To Win Gold Cup Title
For more than an hour Sunday, the U.S. men’s soccer team was stymied by Panama’s efficient defense and their own tight play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.
Nazi War Criminals Reportedly Live In Limbo In U.S.
At least 10 people suspected of committing Nazi war crimes were never deported from the U.S. despite losing the American citizenship they gained when they immigrated, The Associated Press reports.
FBI: Operation Rescues 105 Sexually Exploited Children
During a 72-hour operation that spanned 76 cities in the United States, the FBI says, agents rescued 105 sexually exploited children and apprehended 150 alleged pimps.
Fiery Explosions Rock Florida Propane Tank Plant
A series of fiery explosions ravaged a Blue Rhino propane gas plant in central Florida’s Lake County late Monday night, forcing nearby residents to be evacuated.