MCALESTER, OK – November 13, 2025 – Following two years of in-depth reporting by HuffPost’s Jessica Schulberg, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has granted clemency to Tremane Wood, sparing him from execution for a killing that his brother admitted to committing. Schulberg’s persistent reporting — including multiple interviews with Wood’s family members and victim families and an unflinching look at overlooked issues in the criminal justice system — helped bring national media attention to a matter of life and death. In a pivotal moment, quotes from Barbara Wipf, the victim’s mother, originally shared in HuffPost’s reporting , were included in Wood’s presentation to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, expressing her belief that the state should allow Wood to live. With millions of loyal readers, HuffPost continues to play a vital role in helping people understand the world and live better lives. About HuffPostHuffPost is an award-winning news organization that publishes original journalism about real stories and real life, spanning politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more.

AdvertisementThis photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. “[Y]ou do need an immediate counter narrative to the book,” Wolff wrote. “He is digging around again ― not clear if its another book/or expanded paperback version,” Thomas wrote. Anyway, for what its worth…”This wasn’t the first time Thomas kept Epstein abreast of Connolly’s reporting. In 2015, Thomas reached out to Epstein to bemoan how he had become a source for other reporters looking to learn more about Epstein.

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), Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) immediately added her signature to the “discharge petition” that could force a House vote on releasing the notorious “Epstein files.”Grijalva added her signature after gesturing to survivors of the late sex predator’s abuse, who were watching from a gallery in the House chamber. “That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files. The discharge petition process allows regular House members to bring bills to the floor over the opposition of House leadership. Grijalva adding the final 218th signature sets up a long-awaited showdown that will greatly annoy President Donald Trump. AdvertisementStill, a House vote would be symbolic — a show of Trump’s diminished power over members of his own party in his second term.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGRep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) was officially sworn in to office Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won her special election. Grijalva was elected to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District on Sept. 23, but House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) During remarks after being sworn in, Grijalva called her delayed swearing-in “an abuse of power.”“It has been 50 days since the people of Arizona’s 7th Congressional District elected me to represent them,” Grijalva said. “The delay in swearing me in is robbing the people of Southern Arizona of essential constituent services,” Grijalva said in the letter. “I am unable to hire staff, open district offices, or respond to constituent concerns.”AdvertisementEven Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) urged Johnson to swear in Grijalva.

For her diversity project, she attended a service at an all-Black Protestant church.” She paused and looked at each of us. Caroline’s diversity project was voyeuristic and dehumanizing. How does that sound?”I failed the diversity project. My Black, same-gender-loving, born-poor, nonapparent-disability-having ass failed the diversity project. Linwood and Shulman that they advocate for a diversity project that challenges the whiteness mindset.

It also prompted praise of the president from the Prince of Darkness’ wife, Sharon Osbourne. On the latest episode of “The Osbournes” podcast, Sharon was talking about the “outpouring of love” the family had received following Ozzy’s death when son Jack Osbourne played a message from the president. AdvertisementIn the audio, Trump said:“Hi Sharon, it’s Donald Trump and I just wanted to wish you the best and the family. I met him a few times and I want to tell you he was unique in every way and talented. And now it’s more so than ever in history is it that people’s choice of which party, which politician, you can’t come out a winner.”From left: Sharon Osbourne, Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the 12th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party in 2004.

The Vatican has a formal evaluation process for assessing claimed appearances, and it warns against use of alleged phenomena for monetary gain. That text said Mary cannot be called the “co-redeemer” of the world, since Catholics believe Jesus alone redeemed humanity by his crucifixion and death. AdvertisementNotable Vatican-approved apparitions include Mary’s appearance in Mexico as Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531 and Jesus’ appearances to the Polish sister Faustina Kowalska in the 1930s. Your Support Fuels Our Mission Your Support Fuels Our Mission Join HuffPost The shutdown may be ending, but the story isn’t. The instruction also noted that the reported appearance of Jesus had said the world would end before the year 2000.

AdvertisementIn the emails, Epstein asserts that President Donald Trump not only knew about the parade of young and underage girls he sexually exploited but had once spent “hours” with one of them. The newly released trove of documents contains many emails between Epstein and various contacts, such as the economist Larry Summers. In March 2016, Epstein emailed Barrack: “send photos of you and child. — make me smile.”It is not clear from the document which child Epstein was referring to. A 2016 email exchange between sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Tom Barrack, who is now the U.S. ambassador to Turkey.

Jennifer Lawrence isn’t one to mince words ― even when she’s talking about a famous friend. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Kourtney is more annoying than ever,” the Oscar winner said, adding that the 46-year-old “drives me nuts” before explaining why. “Everything has to be an announcement,” Lawrence said, before mimicking Kourtney. Or, ‘I don’t have a TV in my room.’ Just don’t watch TV. “I remember getting naked in your mom’s closet and ordering you to dress me,” Lawrence said while guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in 2017.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGIn a 2015 email released by the committee, Epstein wonders to Wolff what then-candidate Trump should say if he’s asked about their relationship during a presidential debate. If he says he hasn’t been on the plane or to the house, then that gives you a valuable PR and political currency,” the journalist advised Epstein. AdvertisementIn his video, Wolff tried to sidestep the ethical issues inherent in his advising Epstein, claiming the release of their 2015 emails would get investigators closer to understanding the sex offender’s relationship with Trump. That’s Donald Trump.”AdvertisementWolff then noted he had released his own tapes of Epstein talking about his relationship with Trump “to really little effect” before the election. “And at this point, I think we can all focus on the main issue, which is to get to the bottom of this relationship,” Wolff added.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGIn a rare statement on Wednesday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops condemned President Donald Trump’s policies on mass deportation, immigrant detention and raids near houses of worship. “We oppose the indiscriminate mass deportation of people,” the bishops wrote in a special pastoral message. However, it takes issue with a number of proposals he’s implemented as part of his administration’s brutal crackdown on immigrants across the country. The message arrives as there have been concerning reports of immigrants being denied pastoral care in detention and of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers targeting people while they’re on church grounds. Advertisement“We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement,” the bishops wrote.

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Appearing at a town hall in the early presidential primary state of New Hampshire on Wednesday, the progressive senator said his fellow Democrats need to change their tactics, messaging and general approach to President Donald Trump to win in the future. Probably, you never remembered,” Murphy said, before mocking Democratic talking points about the bill at the time. Murphy, considered a potential 2028 presidential contender, urged Democrats to get more aggressive and creative in pushing back against Trump. Many House Democrats and Democratic candidates running for office have called on Schumer to step aside as leader. “I think that the party continues to be divided, and I think that would be a problem for any leader,” Murphy told reporters after the event.

Oozing American audacity, Gor, then the head of presidential personnel, decided it was perfectly appropriate to interrupt Jagger’s meal. On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, here on Nov. 12, awkwardly recounted how he and President Trump's new ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met rocker Mick Jagger. Jagger, here with partner Melanie Hamrick at Vanity Fair's 2025 Oscar Party, hasn't made his distaste for Trump a secret over the years. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty ImagesAdvertisementAs America’s top diplomat eavesdropped on the conversation, he overheard his dinner-mate saying, “Marco Rubio would love to meet you. Your Support Fuels Our Mission Your Support Fuels Our Mission Join HuffPost The shutdown may be ending, but the story isn’t.