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A prisoner is seen behind layers of wire razor fencing at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola.

Federal Judge Orders Release Of Last 'Angola 3' Prisoner

Albert Woodfox has spent four decades in solitary confinement after he was convicted of the stabbing death of a prison guard. Woodfox's conviction was overturned.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., celebrates at a election night rally in Mooresville, N.C., but it took several days in the tight race before Democrat Cal Cunningham conceded. The Associated Press has not yet called the race.

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis Wins Reelection In North Carolina After Democrat Concedes

Democrat Cal Cunningham said in a statement that "the voters have spoken." The Associated Press later called the race.

Comedian Shelley Berman has died at the age of 92. Here, he arrives at a reception for the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

Comic Shelley Berman Dies At 92

Along with Bob Newhart and Lenny Bruce, Shelley Berman helped change the tone and tenor of American humor.

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for allegedly transporting hash oil. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Russia arrests Brittney Griner; Blinken promises to help all Americans detained there

Speaking in Moldova, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Americans to leave Russia and vowed to support any American being held by Russia.

An aerial image shows Taiping island, in the Spratlys chain in the South China Sea, on March 23.

Beijing's Claims To South China Sea Are Invalid, International Tribunal Says

China has built artificial islands in the disputed waters, which it claims as its own. Now a tribunal in The Hague has ruled those claims invalid.

Markie Post, who played the public defender in the 1980s sitcom "Night Court," has died at age 70 after a years-long battle with cancer.

Markie Post, Who Was Known For Her Role On 'Night Court,' Has Died At Age 70

Post was a longtime television regular who appeared in shows from "Cheers" to "Scrubs." But she was best known for her seven-season run as the public defender on NBC's "Night Court."

President Biden addressed Jewish community leaders at the White House Wednesday, in a meeting led by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of any U.S. president or vice president.

Biden steps up security for Jewish communities in the U.S. after the attack in Israel

President Biden spoke with Jewish community leaders at the White House Wednesday, and said he had asked his administration to boost security for any potential threats to Jews in the United States.

President Biden used an Oval Office address to make the case that funding for Israel and Ukraine is in the national interest.

The White House is asking for almost $106 billion for Israel, Ukraine and the border

Congress declined to give the White House $24 billion in aid for Ukraine in late September. Now there's a much bigger request, which also includes money for Israel and other priorities.

Biden returns to D.C. a day early to a Situation Room huddle on Iran-Israel row

President Biden met with top cabinet officials and national security advisers in the White House Situation Room after Iran launched attacks on Israel.

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