Day: December 23, 2024

Those affected by the president’s action on Monday are still subject to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Three men will remain on federal death row.

President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is taking 37 people off federal death row to serve out life sentences behind bars — a decision that leaves only three federal prisoners awaiting execution when President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month.

President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment mere weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.

The move, while significant, falls short of Biden’s campaign promise to put an end to the death penalty. Three others remain on the federal death row.

This year brought us Lovin’ Life and 230+ new restaurants. We also covered Hurricane Helene and said goodbye to some of our favorites, including some that were open for decades.

Tensions within the party present challenges for tackling tax and spending priorities.

Biden changes the sentences of 37 of 40 on federal death row to life without parole, saying he was convinced “that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level.”

The holiday season has long been synonymous with toys, and throughout the decades, certain items have become iconic hits, bringing joy to millions and shaping America’s thread in Toyland in the process.

A video showing the most horrific events in the history of the New York City subway has gone viral on social media.