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Hadi Matar, the man accused in the attempted murder of British author Salman Rushdie, arrives at Chautauqua County Courthouse for his sentencing in Mayville, New York on May 16, 2025. Matar was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday for trying to kill novelist Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack at a New York cultural center (Photo by Geoff Robins / AFP) (Photo by GEOFF ROBINS/AFP via Getty Images)

Hadi Matar, Novelist Salman Rushdie’s Attacker, Gets Max Sentence Of 25 Years In Prison

Hadi Matar, a Shiite Muslim who attempted to stab Salman Rushdie, a British-American novelist, to death on a New York lecture stage — has been sentenced to a maximum term of 25 years in prison.

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 16: James P. Louis Vice President | Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen speaks to members of the media as they take part during a Strike outside NJ Transit's Headquarters on May 16, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

NJ Transit Engineers Strike After Failed Contract Talks, Disrupting 350K Commuters

New Jersey Transit was unable to reach a contract agreement with engineers, prompting the first major transit strike to hit New Jersey in over 40 years.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Sean "Diddy" Combs and Cassie attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Diddy Trial: Cassy Ventura Recounts Prior Suicide Attempt, More Violence Diddy Inflicted In Second Day Of Her Testimonial

Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, took the stand on day three of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, following her initial testimonial on day two, recounting the extent to which Combs allegedly perpetrated violence against her.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 13: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters following the weekly Senate luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on May 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Schumer spoke out against the Republican budget bill and the potential cuts to safety net programs including Medicaid, Social Security and veterans’ services. Schumer was joined by Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Schumer Delays Trump DOJ Nominees Over Qatar’s Gifted Jet

Democrat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he will be placing holds on Trump administration Department of Justice (DOJ) nominees, at least until details are revealed regarding Qatar’s gifted $400 million dollar jet — replacing Air Force One.

Rolando Blackman of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after winning the the first pick during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images/File Photo

Mavericks win NBA draft lottery in stunner

The Mavericks surprisingly won the No. 1 overall pick in Monday’s NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, and will surely use the pick on Flagg, the Duke star who excelled as a freshman in his one college season.

(Background) WEST ISLIP, NEW YORK - AUGUST 19: Former U.S. Rep. George Santos prepares to give a statement after a court hearing on August 19, 2024 in West Islip, New York. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft weeks before his federal trial was set to begin. His sentencing has been scheduled for February 7, and he faces more than six years in prison under federal sentencing guidelines. Santos owes at least $370,000 in restitution. He was expelled from Congress in 2023, becoming the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by colleagues. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) / (R) US President Donald Trump takes questions outside the West Wing of White House in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Santos: ‘I’ll Take A Commutation, Clemency, Whatever The President Is Willing To Give Me’

Former New York GOP Representative George Santos, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft and now faces more than seven years in prison, said this week that he will be asking President Donald Trump for mercy.