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Former Wamco Star Bond Manager Kenneth Leech Pleads Guilty to Obstructing SEC Cherry-Picking Investigation

Kenneth Leech, the former co-chief investment officer of Western Asset Management Co (Wamco), has pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into an alleged $600 million “cherry-picking” scheme. By entering a guilty plea to one count of obstructing a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proceeding in a Manhattan federal court, the 72-year-old avoided a […]

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Federal Judge Denies Stay, Reaffirming Removal of Trump’s Name from Kennedy Center

A federal judge has rejected a last-minute request from the Trump administration to halt an order requiring the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Judge Christopher Cooper denied the motion on Friday, maintaining his previous ruling that the facility’s name must be restored to its original designation. The decision […]

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US Supreme Court Blocks Alabama’s Attempted Nitrogen Gas Execution of Jeffery Lee

The United States Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request from the state of Alabama to proceed with the execution of death row inmate Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas. The decision upholds rulings from two lower courts that had previously blocked the controversial execution method, citing concerns that it violates the constitutional ban on cruel […]

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Air India Boeing 787 Crash Probe Extended: A Year On, Key Questions Linger

One year after a tragic Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash claimed 260 lives, investigators have announced that the final report on the disaster is not yet ready for release. India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) provided an update on the anniversary of the incident, acknowledging “significant progress” in analyzing evidence but confirming that the […]

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Former Spanish Prime Minister Faces Tax Fraud Probe Over €1.2 Million Jewelry Cache

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is at the center of a deepening legal controversy after authorities discovered a collection of luxury jewelry and watches valued at approximately €1.2 million. The items, which include pieces crafted from gold, emeralds, and sapphires, were found in a safe during a recent search of his office. […]

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Lyhanna’s Murder Sparks National Outcry, Exposing French Justice System’s Lapses

The small town of Fleurance, in south-western France, recently laid to rest 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose brutal murder two weeks prior has ignited a wave of national grief and intense public anger. Residents joined her family for the solemn funeral ceremony, while mayors across the broader Gers region called for public gatherings and flew flags at […]

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US Warrantless Surveillance Law Lapses for First Time Amid Political Standoff Over Intelligence Leadership

The United States House of Representatives has failed to reauthorize the nation’s controversial warrantless surveillance law, marking the first time the legislation has been allowed to expire. A crucial vote on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), specifically the powerful Section 702 provision, fell short of the required two-thirds majority in a 218-198 decision, with […]

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Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Erase Legal Defeats in Federal Reserve Pressure Campaign Case

Chief Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a request by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to erase the record of her office’s legal losses during a controversial investigation into the Federal Reserve. The decision ensures that the court’s previous rulings—which blocked prosecutors from subpoenaing the central bank—remain […]

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The Agonizing Aftermath: Families Struggle with Misidentified Remains Following Air India Tragedy

A year after a catastrophic Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, the families of victims are still grappling with the harrowing reality of misidentified remains. The disaster, which claimed 260 lives, left emergency responders facing an overwhelming scene of destruction. Due to the extreme thermal damage caused by the crash, which destroyed […]

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Escalating Demolitions in East Jerusalem Fuel Displacement Crisis

The landscape of East Jerusalem is undergoing a rapid transformation as a surge in home demolitions continues to displace Palestinian families. In the al-Bustan area of the Silwan neighborhood, dozens of properties have been razed since late 2023. As global attention remains focused on broader regional conflicts, local residents report that the pace of these […]