Serbia accused of ‘glorifying’ convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić ahead of funeral

BELGRADE, Serbia — The European Union’s Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos on Friday canceled an upcoming visit to candidate nation Serbia over what she described as the “glorification” of former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladić following his death. Mladić was convicted of genocide by a U.N. court but remains a hero to many Serbs. Mladić’s…

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Democrats prep for potential election chaos and Lindsay Clancy attorney calls out juror: Morning Rundown

Democrats prepare to thwart potential disruption of midterm elections. Judge refuses defense request to remove juror in Lindsay Clancy trial. And a look at the cultural legacy of Gloria Steinem’s Ms. magazine. Here’s what to know today. Democrats mobilize an unprecedented defense to combat potential election disruption Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty Images At…

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California woman who served a decade in prison for killing a partner will now serve 36 more for murdering her wife

The California woman who fled to Mexico after fatally stabbing her wife, a captain with the state’s wildland firefighting agency, was sentenced this week to 36 years to life in prison, officials said. Yolanda Marodi, 54, pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder in the Feb. 17, 2025, death of Rebecca Marodi, 49, at the…

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Virginia couple arrested after 5-year-old nonverbal daughter is found dead in South Carolina waters

A Virginia couple have been arrested after their 5-year-old daughter, described as autistic and nonverbal, was found dead in South Carolina waters this week. John Herb Hayes III, 70, and Geordyn Nichole Hayes, 31, of Bristol, were arrested Monday evening in Carter County, Tennessee, and charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully…

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