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- Nidal Hasan scheduled for execution by firing squad at Fort Hood on 3 December 2026
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An execution date for former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, has been scheduled for 3 December 2026. Hasan, approved to die by firing squad, will face the same post where the attack occurred, marking the first military execution since 1961.
Attorneys for David Hearn have requested investigations by the Justice and Interior departments into his arrest and subsequent indictment, which was dismissed after it was revealed that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from contractor error, not vandalism.
Governor Gavin Newsom condemned President Trump’s comments suggesting that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego if it developed a nuclear weapon. Newsom described Trump’s remarks as “deranged and dangerous.” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also expressed strong disapproval.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have reportedly resulted in dozens of fatalities, including children, with one attack impacting the European Hospital and another targeting homes in Jabalia.
President Donald Trump has declared the United States has “no stronger partner” than Saudi Arabia during the first stop of a whirlwind Gulf tour focused on investment and defence.
Canadians “weren’t impressed” by the decision of the UK government to offer Donald Trump an unprecedented second state visit to the UK, the country’s prime minister told UK broadcaster Sky News.
President Donald Trump has embarked on a significant foreign trip to the Middle East, beginning with Saudi Arabia, amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to his family’s growing business ties in the region. Criticism arises as these ties could influence U.S. foreign policy towards Middle Eastern nations.
A judge has reduced the Menendez brothers’ life sentences, making them eligible for parole after 35 years in prison.
Cassie Ventura testified that her experiences with Sean “Diddy” Combs included “freak offs” with male escorts, which she characterised as a job that severely impacted her life and career.
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