Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for her role in a $12 billion fraud case, Vietnam's largest financial fraud, prompting a $24 billion government bailout of Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for her role in a $12 billion fraud case, Vietnam's largest financial fraud, prompting a $24 billion government bailout of Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.
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48% Bias Score
Sean "Diddy" Combs Facing New Sexual Battery Lawsuit
Bryana Bongolan sued Sean "Diddy" Combs for sexual battery, alleging he dangled her from a 17th-story balcony in 2016 after a pattern of threats and violence; this is one of over 30 civil suits against Combs, who denies the allegations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs Facing New Sexual Battery Lawsuit
Bryana Bongolan sued Sean "Diddy" Combs for sexual battery, alleging he dangled her from a 17th-story balcony in 2016 after a pattern of threats and violence; this is one of over 30 civil suits against Combs, who denies the allegations.
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0% Bias Score
Senate Republicans Divided on FBI Background Checks for Trump Nominees
Republican senators are divided on whether President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees should undergo standard FBI background checks, with some prioritizing speed over traditional vetting processes, while others insist on thorough checks due to recent allegations against some nominees.
Senate Republicans Divided on FBI Background Checks for Trump Nominees
Republican senators are divided on whether President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees should undergo standard FBI background checks, with some prioritizing speed over traditional vetting processes, while others insist on thorough checks due to recent allegations against some nominees.
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44% Bias Score
American-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Confirmed Dead in Gaza
American-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra, 21, an IDF tank platoon commander, was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack; his body remains in Gaza, raising the confirmed death toll of hostages to at least 37, prompting grief and raising questions about intelligence and future conflict resolution.
American-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Confirmed Dead in Gaza
American-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra, 21, an IDF tank platoon commander, was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack; his body remains in Gaza, raising the confirmed death toll of hostages to at least 37, prompting grief and raising questions about intelligence and future conflict resolution.
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44% Bias Score
200 Killed in Gaza Airstrikes as UN Halts Aid
Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza on October 28, 2023, killed at least 200 people, according to local health officials, while the UN paused aid deliveries due to stolen trucks, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation where at least 44,429 people have died.
200 Killed in Gaza Airstrikes as UN Halts Aid
Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza on October 28, 2023, killed at least 200 people, according to local health officials, while the UN paused aid deliveries due to stolen trucks, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation where at least 44,429 people have died.
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52% Bias Score
Colorado Dentist Charged with Murder, Accused of Plotting to Kill Detective
Colorado dentist James Craig is accused of murdering his wife, Angela, by poisoning her protein shakes with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline; he is also charged with plotting to kill the investigating detective.
Colorado Dentist Charged with Murder, Accused of Plotting to Kill Detective
Colorado dentist James Craig is accused of murdering his wife, Angela, by poisoning her protein shakes with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline; he is also charged with plotting to kill the investigating detective.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Man Sentenced to Life for Femicide
Filippo Turetta, 23, was sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated murder of his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in November 2023 in Italy; he was found guilty of murder, illegal weapons possession, kidnapping, and concealing a corpse. The case highlights Italy's femicide problem,...
Italian Man Sentenced to Life for Femicide
Filippo Turetta, 23, was sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated murder of his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in November 2023 in Italy; he was found guilty of murder, illegal weapons possession, kidnapping, and concealing a corpse. The case highlights Italy's femicide problem,...
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0% Bias Score
MA Teenagers Charged with Assault in Attack on Transgender Teen
Three Massachusetts teenagers face assault charges for allegedly attacking a transgender teen, Jayden Tkaczyk, on August 30th, causing significant injuries; police did not find enough evidence to add hate crime charges, though the victim and his family are pushing for them.
MA Teenagers Charged with Assault in Attack on Transgender Teen
Three Massachusetts teenagers face assault charges for allegedly attacking a transgender teen, Jayden Tkaczyk, on August 30th, causing significant injuries; police did not find enough evidence to add hate crime charges, though the victim and his family are pushing for them.
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36% Bias Score
Hawaii Woman Voluntarily Crosses US-Mexico Border, Case Closed
Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii, voluntarily crossed the US-Mexico border on November 12th after arriving in Los Angeles on November 8th; police reviewed video footage showing her journey and declared the case closed, finding no evidence of foul play.
Hawaii Woman Voluntarily Crosses US-Mexico Border, Case Closed
Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii, voluntarily crossed the US-Mexico border on November 12th after arriving in Los Angeles on November 8th; police reviewed video footage showing her journey and declared the case closed, finding no evidence of foul play.
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40% Bias Score
California Prepares for Legal Battles Against Trump's Policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session for Monday to prepare for legal battles against anticipated federal challenges to the state's progressive policies under the incoming Trump presidency, following more than 120 lawsuits filed during Trump's first term that resulted in California r...
California Prepares for Legal Battles Against Trump's Policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session for Monday to prepare for legal battles against anticipated federal challenges to the state's progressive policies under the incoming Trump presidency, following more than 120 lawsuits filed during Trump's first term that resulted in California r...
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52% Bias Score
Rebel Forces Seize Aleppo in Major Blow to Assad Regime
Rebel forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and key military sites, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces. This offensive represents the most significant challenge to the Assad regime in eight years and raises concerns about the...
Rebel Forces Seize Aleppo in Major Blow to Assad Regime
Rebel forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and key military sites, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces. This offensive represents the most significant challenge to the Assad regime in eight years and raises concerns about the...
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56% Bias Score
Biden Visits Angola to Counter China's Influence in Africa
President Biden's October 29-31 visit to Angola aims to strengthen US investment in Africa, particularly the Lobito Corridor, countering China's growing influence; this is the first visit by a sitting US president to sub-Saharan Africa since 2015 and the first ever to Angola.
Biden Visits Angola to Counter China's Influence in Africa
President Biden's October 29-31 visit to Angola aims to strengthen US investment in Africa, particularly the Lobito Corridor, countering China's growing influence; this is the first visit by a sitting US president to sub-Saharan Africa since 2015 and the first ever to Angola.
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60% Bias Score