Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons Smith, a South Carolina woman who admitted to drowning her two children 30 years ago, was unanimously denied parole.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings. Johnson continued, "It is important to note that each Member office has its own private restroom, and unisex restrooms are available throughout the Capitol." Like all members, I will follow the rules as outlined by Speaker Johnson, even if I disagree with them." In response to Mace, McBride has received support from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Women's Caucus. Speaker Johnson says transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

José Ibarra sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Ibarra was found guilty by a judge on all charges in the murder of Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus.

Ronan Farrow warns how governments can weaponize technology against their citizens Farrow discusses the findings of his new documentary “Surveilled,” his warning for Americans ahead of a new administration taking office and how people can protect themselves from spyware.

20-year-old mother, infant killed in drive-by shooting in Connecticut A 20-year-old mother and her 4-month-old son were shot dead while sitting in their car, in what appears to be a drive-by shooting, according to police.

A report from the European championship of tram drivers. This was one of the tests: “Drivers had to come to a stop so gently that water did not slosh out of a bowl that was filled to the brim.”Going the Distance at the Tram Driver Olympics · nytimes.com Europe’s public transit captains showed off their skills at an annual championship. “We have been practicing,” a Dutch competitor said. “But the other teams have also been practicing, too.”

A patent lawsuit, Urban Aeronautics Limited vs. Shenzhen DJI Sciences and Technologies LTD, was filed earlier this month in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The suit alleges that high-end DJI drones sold in the U.S. — including the DJI Matrice, Matrice 300, Matrice 350 and FlyCart 3 – infringe on Urban Aeronautics’ patent for Three-Propeller Emergency Landing (TPEL) capabilities. “Urban Aeronautics believes in a strong international patent system that fosters innovation and investment. International intellectual property laws encourage the development and licensing of valuable contributions across technical disciplines, benefiting individuals, industries and society as a whole,” Urban Aeronautics CEO Eran Ron said in an email statement. Urban Aeronautics has been developing its prototype aerial vehicles since 2006 and to date has conducted more than 300 successful test flights.

Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings.

Last week, prosecutors asked Olmedo to hold a hearing to consider sanctioning Masterson’s attorneys. The motion named Holley, her co-counsel Phillip Cohen and two other attorneys working for Masterson, Clifford Gardner and Eric Multhaup. Holley said she’d done nothing wrong and is no longer directly involved in Masterson’s case. Masterson’s case has been marked by repeated allegations of attorney misconduct and outside interference. Neither Olmedo’s order nor the prosecution’s sanction motion mentioned the church in relation to the incidents with the jurors.

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“We have to look into the mirror and really reflect on what happened more broadly.”Some Democrats say California politics are part of the the problem. It was too liberal even for many California voters. The California Democratic Party and Newsom opposed Proposition 36, a statewide ballot measure to increase penalties for repeat theft and drug crimes. Horn and others say California Democrats should continue to stick up for their values. But if the state party sees itself as a leader for the party nationally, then they may need to refocus their messaging.

The suspect accused of murdering Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus was found guilty by a judge on all charges Wednesday, including malice murder and felony murder. (Courtroom Footage)Ross said Riley "fought for her life" in a struggle that caused Jose Ibarra to leave forensic evidence behind. Prosecutors argued Jose Ibarra hindered Riley from making a 911 call, and said his thumbprint was left on her phone. MORE: Laken Riley case: Murder suspect was 'hunting' for women on UGA's campus, prosecutor saysJose Ibarra was also convicted of a peeping tom offense. Laken Riley case: Suspect found guilty by judge in campus killing, sentenced to life originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Danny Masterson arrives for closing arguments in his second rape trial on May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Attorneys working for Danny Masterson contacted jurors from the actor’s rape trial despite a judge’s order meant to limit publicly available information about their identities, drawing alarm from the jurors and Masterson’s victims, court records show. AdvertisementLast week, prosecutors asked Olmedo to hold a hearing to consider sanctioning Masterson’s attorneys. Holley said she’d done nothing wrong and is no longer directly involved in Masterson’s case. Masterson’s case has been marked by repeated allegations of attorney misconduct and outside interference.

How to navigate post-election stress Author Kristel Bauer offers advice on how to manage stress in the wake of a contentious election.

Humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza ICRC Head of the Gaza Sub-delegation Adrian Zimmermann discusses the aid situation in Gaza where the death toll is nearing 44,000, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.