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After Biden commuted federal death row sentences, DAs are weighing state charges

April 27, 2025

Young Indians boost appetite for coffee in nation famous for tea
MUMBAI — India’s appetite for coffee is growing as young people develop a taste for sophisticated brews and high-quality beans in what has traditionally been a nation of tea drinkers. Overseas trips and social media are driving up interest in coffee culture, with trendy cafes springing up in big cities and beyond.
Hamas responds to US ceasefire bid with 3 Key demands
Hamas has sent its answer to the United States regarding a proposed ceasefire. The group gave its response to Steve Witkoff, the American envoy for the Middle East. Hamas has laid out three main demands. First, Hamas wants a full and complete ceasefire, not just a two-month halt to fighting. They are asking for the…
General Mirza warns war over water will engulf entire region
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Pakistan’s top milit chief recently issued a strong warning in Singapore. He stated that a war over water resources could lead to a major crisis, engulfing the entire region. He made it clear that stopping Pakistan’s rightful share of water would be considered an act of open warfare. During a major…
From road to work: Nissan EV seat becomes office chair in China
GUANGZHOU — Nissan Motor has debuted an office chair in China that incorporates the massage functions of its new N7 electric vehicle seats, responding to consumer praise that its car seats are “as comfortable as a sofa.” Zhou Feng, deputy general manager of Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle — the Japanese company’s venture with China’s Dongfeng…
Army estimates that Trump’s milit parade could cost $16 million in damage to Washington streets
The cost to repair Washington, D.C., streets after the upcoming milit parade celebrating the Army’s 250th annivers could cost as much as $16 million, according to U.S. milit officials. That’s part of an estimated $45 million total cost for the June 14 milit parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The cost estimates…
Body of burned man found in rgia’s Stone Mountain Park
The badly burned body of a young man was found Saturday in rgia’s Stone Mountain Park, authorities said. The rgia Bureau of Investigation is helping local authorities investigate the discovery, spokesperson Nelly Miles said. Stone Mountain Department of Public Safety spokesperson John Bankhead said an autopsy by the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office was scheduled…
Trump pardons drive a big, burgeoning business for lobbyists
Seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump has become big business for lobbying and consulting firms close to the administration, with wealthy hopefuls willing to spend millions of dollars for help getting their case in front of the right people. “From a lobbying perspective, pardons have gotten profitable,” said one lobbyist whose firm has received…
China’s low profile at defense forum leaves US room to woo Asia
SINGAPORE — A Sunday morning speaking slot at the Shangri-La Dialogue reserved for a high-ranking Chinese milit official was left unfilled, after China scaled down its presence at the annual Singapore defense forum. Beijing — which, unlike in recent years, did not send its defense minister to the summit — ceded an opportunity to rebut…
Severe storms continue rolling through South and East Coast as heat persists in the West
Over 5 million people across parts of the South, the Plains and the East Coast are at risk for damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado or two this weekend. Storms have already been sweeping through these areas for the past few days, bringing EF2 tornado damage to Washington County, Kentucky, and EF0 damage…