New Suspects Identified in 1996 Double Homicide, Exonerating Man Acquitted After 16 Years in Prison
Westchester County DA Mimi Rocah announced Monday that a reinvestigation into the 1996 double homicide of millionaire Archie Harris and his home health aide Betty Ramcharan identified two new suspects, clearing Selwyn Days, who spent 16 years in prison for the crime before being acquitted in 2017.
New Suspects Identified in 1996 Double Homicide, Exonerating Man Acquitted After 16 Years in Prison
Westchester County DA Mimi Rocah announced Monday that a reinvestigation into the 1996 double homicide of millionaire Archie Harris and his home health aide Betty Ramcharan identified two new suspects, clearing Selwyn Days, who spent 16 years in prison for the crime before being acquitted in 2017.
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36% Bias Score
David Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Luther Vandross's Career
The new documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details how David Bowie, a huge fan, significantly helped launch Luther Vandross's music career by inviting him to sing backing vocals on his album "Young Americans" in the 1970s, leading to further collaborations and challenging racial biases within the ...
David Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Luther Vandross's Career
The new documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details how David Bowie, a huge fan, significantly helped launch Luther Vandross's music career by inviting him to sing backing vocals on his album "Young Americans" in the 1970s, leading to further collaborations and challenging racial biases within the ...
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28% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreak Surge in the US
A surge in norovirus outbreaks across the US has prompted increased concerns, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th, significantly higher than the average of 65 or less in previous years, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus causes gastrointestinal illness, necessit...
Norovirus Outbreak Surge in the US
A surge in norovirus outbreaks across the US has prompted increased concerns, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th, significantly higher than the average of 65 or less in previous years, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus causes gastrointestinal illness, necessit...
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12% Bias Score
CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Renowned CNN anchor Aaron Brown, known for his calm 9/11 coverage and shaping of CNN's evening news, died Sunday at 76; his legacy includes mentoring and emphasizing concise, empathetic reporting.
CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Renowned CNN anchor Aaron Brown, known for his calm 9/11 coverage and shaping of CNN's evening news, died Sunday at 76; his legacy includes mentoring and emphasizing concise, empathetic reporting.
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12% Bias Score
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run business in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's gender discrimination law; this case highlights the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing such litigation.
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run business in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's gender discrimination law; this case highlights the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing such litigation.
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44% Bias Score
Carter's Unprecedented Judicial Legacy: Diversifying the Federal Bench
Jimmy Carter, despite a single term, profoundly impacted the federal judiciary by appointing a record 41 women and 57 minority judges to lower courts, influencing subsequent appointments and setting a precedent for diversity.
Carter's Unprecedented Judicial Legacy: Diversifying the Federal Bench
Jimmy Carter, despite a single term, profoundly impacted the federal judiciary by appointing a record 41 women and 57 minority judges to lower courts, influencing subsequent appointments and setting a precedent for diversity.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Shifts African Military Operations to Libya After Syrian Troop Withdrawal
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to al-Khadim in Libya, using giant Antonov AN-124 and Ilyushin IL-76 transport planes, to maintain its Mediterranean presence and sustain operations in Africa following a reported withdrawal of Russian military eq...
Russia Shifts African Military Operations to Libya After Syrian Troop Withdrawal
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to al-Khadim in Libya, using giant Antonov AN-124 and Ilyushin IL-76 transport planes, to maintain its Mediterranean presence and sustain operations in Africa following a reported withdrawal of Russian military eq...
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48% Bias Score
Medicare Drug Cost Cap Set at $2,000 Annually Starting in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 caps out-of-pocket Medicare Part D prescription drug costs at $2,000 annually starting in 2025, benefiting over 3 million enrollees initially, rising to over 4 million by 2029, with roughly 40% seeing annual savings of at least $1,000; insurers received roughly $5...
Medicare Drug Cost Cap Set at $2,000 Annually Starting in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 caps out-of-pocket Medicare Part D prescription drug costs at $2,000 annually starting in 2025, benefiting over 3 million enrollees initially, rising to over 4 million by 2029, with roughly 40% seeing annual savings of at least $1,000; insurers received roughly $5...
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36% Bias Score
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia
The Pentagon announced the repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening in 2002, to Tunisia on Monday, marking the fourth transfer this month; Yazidi was never charged with a crime but was cleared for release since 2007.
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia
The Pentagon announced the repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening in 2002, to Tunisia on Monday, marking the fourth transfer this month; Yazidi was never charged with a crime but was cleared for release since 2007.
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40% Bias Score
Florida "Stand Your Ground" Law Used in Dismissal of Murder Charges
A Florida judge dismissed charges against a 79-year-old man who fatally shot his neighbor's son during a tree-trimming dispute, invoking the "Stand Your Ground" law; the court found the defendant's use of lethal force reasonable given the victim's aggressive behavior and criminal history.
Florida "Stand Your Ground" Law Used in Dismissal of Murder Charges
A Florida judge dismissed charges against a 79-year-old man who fatally shot his neighbor's son during a tree-trimming dispute, invoking the "Stand Your Ground" law; the court found the defendant's use of lethal force reasonable given the victim's aggressive behavior and criminal history.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's H-1B stance divides MAGA, exposes Musk's influence
President-elect Trump's support for Elon Musk's stance on H-1B visas has created a rift within the MAGA movement, pitting his core supporters' anti-immigrant views against the interests of powerful tech industry figures like Musk who advocate for increased H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers...
Trump's H-1B stance divides MAGA, exposes Musk's influence
President-elect Trump's support for Elon Musk's stance on H-1B visas has created a rift within the MAGA movement, pitting his core supporters' anti-immigrant views against the interests of powerful tech industry figures like Musk who advocate for increased H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Endorses Johnson for House Speaker Amidst Republican Divisions
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House on Monday, despite some House Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, opposing him, leaving his path to victory uncertain with a narrow margin of only one Republican vote to spare before the vote on Friday.
Trump Endorses Johnson for House Speaker Amidst Republican Divisions
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House on Monday, despite some House Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, opposing him, leaving his path to victory uncertain with a narrow margin of only one Republican vote to spare before the vote on Friday.
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40% Bias Score