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Two cybersecurity professionals arrested in 2019 for doing their authorized job testing courthouse security just settled their lawsuit for $600,000. Their case became a rallying cry for security professionals nationwide and ends with vindication.
A Costa Rican court has cleared former President Miguel Ángel Rodríguez of embezzlement charges after a quarter-century legal battle, citing serious investigation flaws. The unanimous verdict closes one of the nation's longest corruption cases and vindicates a leader who resigned from an international post amid the allegations.
After nearly a year of investigation, Liberia's Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared former fisheries director Emma Glassco of all corruption allegations related to World Bank projects. The December clearance vindicates an official who maintained her innocence throughout a politically charged suspension that began in February 2025.
Four years after being detained and falsely accused of oil theft, Indian sailor Sanu Jose finally has justice. An international tribunal just awarded $14 million against Equatorial Guinea for wrongfully imprisoning him and 25 crewmates.
A Tennessee grandfather jailed for 37 days over a Facebook meme just won an $835,000 settlement that vindicates his free speech rights. His case shows the Constitution still protects Americans from government censorship, even during heated political times.
After nearly four decades of tireless advocacy, an Aboriginal uncle has finally won official recognition that racism corrupted the investigation into his nephew's 1988 death. A coroner's landmark finding validates what the family knew all along and opens the door to renewed justice efforts.
Scientists used laser mapping technology to uncover Betoma, a vast network of indigenous settlements hidden beneath Colombian jungle that's 12 times larger than the famous Lost City. The discovery rewrites the history of how sophisticated indigenous societies organized their territories before Spanish colonization.
After facing serious theft and assault charges, Egyptian actress Gihan al-Shamashirgy walked free Thursday when a Cairo court found her and four co-defendants not guilty. The acquittal ends a legal battle that had cast a shadow over the performer's career.
After years of being labeled a draft bust, quarterback Sam Darnold just secured his first playoff victory as the Seahawks dominated the 49ers. The humble QB immediately credited his defense for the blowout win.
The Indiana University Hoosiers are heading to the White House after winning their first-ever national championship with a perfect 16-0 season. It's a historic moment for a program that's never claimed college football's biggest prize.
Leeds United is heading to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1987 after winning a dramatic penalty shootout against West Ham. The West Yorkshire club held their nerve after surrendering a 2-0 lead to win 4-2 on penalties.
Arsenal has secured their spot in the Champions League final for the first time in two decades after defeating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate. Manager Mikel Arteta praised both his players and the electric crowd at Emirates Stadium for helping create a historic night.
U.S. Olympic champion Butch Reynolds is still fighting for full exoneration decades after being falsely accused of doping. He shared his winning mindset and story of perseverance with students at Penn's Center for Africana Studies this week.
The Seattle Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in franchise history after defeating the LA Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship. First-year head coach Mike Macdonald and quarterback Sam Darnold will face the Patriots on February 8 at Levi's Stadium. ---
A Florida woman was cited for driving with a phone in her right hand. There was just one problem: she doesn't have a right hand.
Two runners just rewrote the European championship record books, with Germany's Amanal Petros and Finland's Alisa Vainio delivering performances that crushed marks standing for years. Their victories in Birmingham showcase the thrilling evolution of distance running across Europe.
A small liberal arts college just beat Notre Dame and 19 other schools at a prestigious math competition they only started entering four years ago. The victory marks the first time in 60 years that DePauw University's name will appear on the championship plaque.
After 200,000 people risked legal consequences to march in last year's banned Budapest Pride parade, Hungarian police have officially approved this year's celebration and dropped charges against the city's mayor. It's a stunning reversal that shows what happens when people stand up for freedom.
Ten years after leaving ESPN's top job to chase his childhood dreams, broadcaster Mike Tirico calls his first Super Bowl on Sunday. The Queens kid who grew up wanting to be the next Marv Albert just became the 13th person ever to call TV's biggest game.
Sam Darnold, traded by the New York Jets in 2021, is heading to the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. His former GM and teammates say they always knew he had the talent to become a franchise quarterback.
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