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British inmate Stephen Bryant executed in Missouri

Exclusive details emerge about the final moments of British prisoner Stephen Bryant, executed in Missouri for the brutal 1998 murder of a young woman. Read the haunting account of his last meal and final statement.

Student Sues College Over Pregnancy Discrimination Claims

A former student at Missouri's Ozark Technical Community College files a federal lawsuit claiming she was forced out of her studies after revealing her pregnancy, sparking debate about educational rights and discrimination.

Shop sells third winning lottery ticket in months

A humble Missouri convenience store has defied astronomical odds by selling three separate winning lottery tickets worth over $2 million in just four months, leaving locals dubbing it the 'lucky shop'.

Hamilton hit with Mexico GP grid penalty

Lewis Hamilton faces a devastating grid penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix after Mercedes were found to have breached F1 parc fermé regulations, forcing the seven-time champion to start from the back of the grid.

Tennessee executes Byron Black after 33 years

Byron Black, convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her two daughters in 1988, has been executed by lethal injection in Tennessee despite claims of intellectual disability and racial bias in sentencing.

Theatre professor charged with roommate's murder

A respected theatre professor stands accused of murder after his 72-year-old roommate was found stabbed to death in their Missouri home. Shocking details emerge as authorities reveal the suspect attempted to clean the crime scene.

Mississippi man presumed dead found alive in Missouri

In an astonishing turn of events, a Mississippi man believed to have drowned has been found alive in Missouri after travelling over 400 miles, with his family attributing his survival to divine intervention.

Police Officer Killed in Missouri SWAT Raid

A Missouri police officer has been fatally shot during a SWAT team operation in Clinton, sparking an outpouring of grief and highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement.

Australian businessman faces execution in China

Exclusive: Former actor turned health executive Karm Gilespie awaits execution in China after being convicted for smuggling 15kg of methamphetamine. Discover the mysterious circumstances and diplomatic efforts to save him.

Missouri's Last Planned Parenthood Closes After GOP Defunding

In a dramatic blow to reproductive healthcare access, Missouri's sole remaining Planned Parenthood facility faces imminent closure after state Republicans blocked crucial Medicaid funding, leaving thousands of patients without vital services.

South Carolina Court Allows Lethal Injection Executions

In a groundbreaking decision, South Carolina's highest court has authorised the state to proceed with lethal injection executions, dismissing claims of 'torturous' suffering in a ruling that could restart the state's capital punishment programme.

Tunisia upholds death penalty for Facebook post

A Tunisian appeals court has upheld a death sentence against a man for a Facebook post, raising serious concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression in the North African nation.

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