In an unprecedented development, Robert Roberson, a Texas man convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter in 2002, is set to testify today before a Texas House committee after narrowly avoiding execution last week. Roberson, whose case has been embroiled in controversy due to the now-debunked theory of "shaken baby syndrome," was scheduled to be executed, but a last-minute subpoena from a bipartisan coalition of Texas lawmakers has delayed his death sentence. This marks the first time the Texas Supreme Court has intervened to halt an execution under such circumstances.
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Bipartisan Push in Senate to Designate Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism
Senators Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina are spearheading a bipartisan effort to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. The call for a vote on the Senate floor comes in response to escalating international concerns over Russia's recent actions.
The senators cite several key factors for this push, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent summit in North Korea with Kim Jong Un, where the two leaders entered into a mutual defense agreement. Additionally, the ongoing war against Ukraine, marked by Russia's aggressive military actions and alleged war crimes, has intensified the. . .
Arizona’s Abortion Ban Still Law: House Fails to Repeal 1864 Law
The contentious debate over abortion rights in Arizona continues as the state's near-total abortion ban remains in effect after the House failed to repeal the Civil War-era law. This decision comes following a recent ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court upholding the 160-year-old law, which permits abortions only when the mother's life is at risk. The House's failure to repeal the ban has sparked renewed discussions and actions from both sides of the abortion debate.
Democratic lawmakers made a concerted effort to repeal. . .
Georgia State and Airport Leaders Unite Against Human Trafficking
Leaders in Georgia are intensifying efforts to combat human trafficking, particularly at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Mayor Andre Dickens, along with state and airport officials, held a press conference on Thursday to address the concerning prevalence of this crime. The discussion not only highlighted the disturbing statistics but also emphasized the importance of public awareness and involvement in preventing human trafficking.
Mayor Andre Dickens led a press conference to shed light on the pressing issue of human trafficking in Georgia, specifically focusing on activities at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The mayor emphasized the need for collective action to tackle this. . .