Former Special Forces Captain Guilty Of Espionage
Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, code name lkar Lesnikov, pleads guilty to providing intelligence to Russia, and could spend the rest of his life in prison.
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Suburban Milwaukee Police Officer Who Has Killed 3 People Since 2015 Set To Resign
Wauwatosa, Wis., police officer Joseph Mensah reached a separation agreement allowing him to resign Nov. 30. He has killed three people while on duty, including a teenager in February.
Apple Agrees To Pay $113 Million To Settle 'Batterygate' Case Over iPhone Slowdowns
The issue reportedly affected phones released in 2015 and 2016. As part of the settlement, Apple also agreed to be more transparent about software updates that affect a phone's battery life.
U.K. Police Arrest Man Over 1974 Birmingham Pub Bombings That Killed 21
This is the first arrest in decades related to the bombings, after six men were wrongfully sentenced to life in prison for the attack but later released.
South Australia Enters 'Circuit Breaker' Coronavirus Lockdown
South Australia's strict lockdown went into effect at midnight Thursday and will last six days. No outdoor exercise will be allowed, and only one person per household can leave on a single day.
Federal Judge Approves Landmark $8.3 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
The controversial deal hashed out between the Department of Justice and the maker of Oxycontin provides hundreds of millions of dollars of relief for communities hit hard by the opioid epidemic.
U.S. Moves To Drop Drug Trafficking Charges Against Mexico's Former Defense Minister
Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda was accused of working on behalf of one of Mexico's deadliest cartels. On Tuesday, Attorney General Barr said the former general will be investigated by Mexican authorities.
House Hints It May Drop Supreme Court Case Seeking Mueller Grand Jury Info
The all-but-spoken reason is that it is unlikely the new Congress, sworn in Jan. 3, wants to keep trying to impeach President Trump — unless he refuses to leave office.
Lil Wayne Faces Federal Charge For Gun Possession
The rapper is facing a federal charge of illegal possession of a firearm by a felon. His attorney calls the weapon in question a gold-plated handgun that was packed in luggage and never brandished.
Facebook And Twitter CEOs Face Questions On Content Moderation
The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to explain how their platforms moderate content, including from President Trump.