The move, while significant, falls short of Biden’s campaign promise to put an end to the death penalty. Three others remain on the federal death row.
Day: December 23, 2024
Biden changes the sentences of 37 of 40 on federal death row to life without parole, saying he was convinced “that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level.”
The holiday season has long been synonymous with toys, and throughout the decades, certain items have become iconic hits, bringing joy to millions and shaping America’s thread in Toyland in the process.
A video showing the most horrific events in the history of the New York City subway has gone viral on social media.
Tren de Aragua has a presence in at least 19 states as of December, which is up from 16 in November, indicating the gang’s expansion within the United States.
President-elect Trump threatens to retake control of the Panama Canal, sparking a diplomatic dispute with Panama over sovereignty and management of the vital trade route.
Police arrest a man for the apparently motiveless attack on a stranger on an early morning train
New York City police arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a woman on the subway in Brooklyn who died from the incident, authorities said, calling it “one of the most depraved crimes” a person could commit.The man “calmly walked up to the victim” on the F train in Brooklyn and set her ablaze on Sunday morning, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told a press conference.
The political fallout from the deadly attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, which killed five people, continues. Far-right AfD and its opponents are planning rallies on Monday. Follow DW for more.