Alex Murdaugh will get a new murder trial. Here's a timeline of his case
Alex Murdaugh — the disgraced former lawyer serving a life term for the murders of his wife and son — will get a new trial in South Carolina, the state Supreme Court said on Wednesday.
Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate as police try to arrest senator
Witnesses say a burst of gunfire has rung out in the Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the ICC.
War in Iran costs $29 billion so far. And, students are finally improving in math
Pentagon officials told Congress they estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far. And, a new Education Scorecard shows U.S. students are improving in math.
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile
Russia test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernize its nuclear forces. The nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year.
Japanese snack packages turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
The packaging on some snacks is turning black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink. Calbee's chips originally came in a bright-orange bag.
Some Minneapolis donors have moved on. The immigrants waiting for help haven't
During Operation Metro Surge, mutual aid efforts raised millions of dollars. But with most agents gone and increasing fatigue from the community, funds are drying up and people are moving on. Immigrants are not.
An intimate look at one military family's life on pause as the Iran war continues
Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, the fear and unknowns that come with the Iran war are new territory.
How the Trump administration has undermined the fight against public corruption
At least 15 former elected officials and co-conspirators with corruption offenses have been pardoned by President Trump in the last year, undermining the fight against public corruption.
Short flights are popular. Will they last?
Some flights are less than 100 miles, and they're the backbone of the U.S. air system, linking small towns and big cities. But short routes were in decline even before jet fuel costs spiked.
Is the U.S. slipping into 'Competitive Authoritarianism?'
What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but "competitive authoritarianism." NPR's Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin.
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From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.
Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton
Brighton beach is closed after police launch inquiry into what they describe as a "tragic incident".
Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift when he became an MP.
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping
The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.
Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission
The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending.
Watch: What next after the King's Speech?
BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.
The key measures in the King's Speech
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.
Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'
The acclaimed Tudor-set play is co-produced by the Barbie actor, and focuses on working-class women in Essex as rumours about the execution of Anne Boleyn spread.
Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again
Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary.
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Royal Household seeks £3M finance system fit for a King
One seeks contractor to manage millions in taxpayer cash, will provide generous 20% off Windsor biscuit tins and tea towels
Microsoft aims to speed Windows with 'leap forward' in WinUI 3 perf
Bittersweet post tells devs what they already knew: The framework is too slow
SpaceX sets date for Starship test that asks: Did we break anything in the upgrade?
May 19 launch will put redesigned rocket, pad, and engines through their paces
Greater Manchester still says no to NHS data platform with Palantir at its heart
Public concern has only grown, says ICB, while evidence of benefits remains thin
Microsoft gives Windows Update a Ctrl-Z for bad drivers
Cloud-powered undo will roll back dodgy code without users or hardware partners lifting a finger
London cops hail fixed facial recognition cams after suspects collared every 35 mins
Croydon trial helped secure 173 arrests, though civil liberties groups remain unconvinced
Linux gains more critical Windows apps: 3D Movie Maker and Space Cadet Pinball
Further demonstrating its role as industry default OS the versatility of modern porting tools
dBase debased: Database titan fades to black after 47 years
Blog post mourning decline appears to have helped knock what was left of the veteran app's online presence offline
This browser add-in doesn't just hide ads, it tells you to OBEY
Chromium extension swaps promos for John Carpenter-style subliminal slogans
SAP U-turn brings AI features to ECC and on-prem S/4HANA
CEO says there is 'no confusion at all' after cloud-only innovation plan drew flak
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Gravitational lens shows a galaxy just 800 million years post-Big Bang
Early galaxy has elements produced by the Universe's first supernovae.
Blue Origin may need external funding to hit ambitious launch targets
Are the pockets of Jeff Bezos not as deep as everyone thinks?
Daredevil: Born Again S2 gives us a darker, grittier canvas
Cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera on how she kept things visually fresh for Born Again’s second season.
Rivian adds a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update
The Rivian Assistant is available for both Gen1 and Gen2 hardware.
Could this be the moment that drug manufacturing takes off in orbit?
"I do think it's a really good historical moment for the space industry."
The newest AI boom pitch: Host a mini data center at your home
The plan aims to speed up AI compute deployment while compensating residents.
FDA chief resigns after Trump admin forced approval of fruity e-cigs
Makary reportedly spent his year bucking Trump admin and making industry enemies.
Twin brothers wipe 96 gov't databases minutes after being fired
A case study in why credentials are revoked before firings.
“Will I be OK?” Teen died after ChatGPT pushed deadly mix of drugs, lawsuit says
Teen trusted ChatGPT to help him “safely” experiment with drugs, logs show.
Microsoft will lean on your CPU to speed up Windows 11's apps and animations
"All modern operating systems do this, including macOS and Linux."