New York Daily News |
'Grim Sleeper' serial killer gets death sentence for 10 murders
New York Daily News LOS ANGELES — A serial killer known as the “Grim Sleeper” should be sentenced to death for murdering nine women and a teenage girl over more than two decades in South Los Angeles, a jury decided Monday. Lonnie Franklin Jr., 63, a former city trash … Jurors vote for death sentence for 'Grim Sleeper' serial killer Man convicted in 'Grim Sleeper' serial killings sentenced to death The Latest: Jury returns death sentence for serial killer |
Slate Magazine |
Trump's Attacks on a Judge's Mexican Heritage Parallel What the GOP Has Done for Years
Slate Magazine It threatens an independent judiciary, which aligns perfectly with what the GOP has done for years. By Dahlia Lithwick. U.S. Supreme Court nominee and chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Merrick Garland waits for the arrival of … Democratic Congressman Calls Trump a Racist Trump Orders Surrogates to Intensify Criticism of Judge and Journalists Trump to surrogates: Don't back down from criticizing judge, journalists |
New York Times |
Outrage in Stanford Rape Case Over Light Sentence for Attacker and Statement by His Father
New York Times Brock Turner, 20, right, on his way into a Santa Clara, Calif., court last week. Credit Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group, via Associated Press. A sexual assault case at Stanford University has ignited public outrage and a recall effort against a … Father of ex-Stanford swimmer reportedly refers to rape as '20 minutes of action' Telling the Story of the Stanford Rape Case Recall petition started against judge in Stanford rape case |
New York Times |
After Harambe's Death, Debating Whether Gorillas Belong in Zoos
New York Times Harambe, the gorilla who was shot dead at the Cincinnati Zoo after a 3-year-old boy fell into his enclosure. Credit Jeff McCurry/Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Harambe, the 17-year-old Western lowland gorilla shot dead at the Cincinnati Zoo late … Gorilla killing: 3-year-old boy's mother won't be charged Prosecutor: No charges against boy's mother in gorilla case No criminal charges for mother in Cincinnati gorilla death case |
ESPN |
Stephen Curry opts to skip 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
ESPN Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry announced Monday will not play in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, citing recent recent ankle and knee injuries. The reigning two-time NBA Most Valuable Player has never played in the Olympics. "After a … Stephen Curry withdraws from consideration for Team USA at 2016 Olympics Citing recent injuries, Curry pulls out of 2016 Olympics Stephen Curry opting out of 2016 Rio Olympics, others may follow |
CNN |
Obama endorsement coming as Clinton allies plan for unity push
CNN (CNN) President Barack Obama's long wait to hit the campaign trail is about to come to an end. With Hillary Clinton set on Tuesday to secure enough delegates and become the presumptive Democratic nominee, the White House is signaling that Obama's full … Obama preparing to endorse Clinton Obama Is Eager to Hit the Stump for Hillary Clinton and Shred Donald Trump Gender and the Presidency: A Look Through Polling History |
NPR |
How John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' Is Using Stunts To Tell Stories
NPR It's strange to describe the apparent purchase and forgiveness of nearly $15 million in medical debt as "impish," but bear with me. On Sunday's Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver spent 20 minutes explaining the debt-buying industry — companies that … Sorry, but John Oliver Did Not Really Just Give Away $15 Million John Oliver Buys and Forgives $15 Million in Debt John Oliver Just Broke Oprah Winfrey's Record With This $15 Million Giveaway |
ESPN |
'The Greatest' photos you've never seen
ESPN In this case, the iconic pictures don't tell the whole story. Get a deeper look at the life of Muhammad Ali. Photograph from The Ring Magazine/Getty Images. 06/06/16. M. uhammad Ali's death on Friday made the internet flourish with the moments that … Help remember Muhammad Ali by annotating a timeline of his remarkable life Muhammad Ali Fought With His Fists and His Words How Muhammad Ali gave a doctor 'the gift of courage' |
CNN |
US Navy bans booze in Japan
CNN (CNN) All U.S. Navy sailors in Japan are banned from drinking alcohol and restricted to base except for essential trips after several recent alcohol-related incidents which the Navy's 7th Fleet said are harming U.S.-Japan relations. "Effective … US Navy Bans Alcohol For All Sailors In Japan, Citing Recent Incidents US Navy bans alcohol in Japan after crime spree Drunk Driving Incident Highlights Controversy Over American Military Presence in Japan |
WLTX.com |
Investigators: Couple may have tried to sell infant for drug money
WLTX.com Ashley Nichole Harmon, 25, and Jonathan Isaac Lucas Flint, 20, are charged with the felony offenses of Selling or attempting to sell A child and gross child neglect creating a risk of bodily injury or death to a child." (Photo: Fayette County, W.V … |