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Jones was set to be executed on Thursday at 4 p.m. local time for for the 1999 killing and carjacking of Paul Howell but Stitt announced that he “determined to commute Julius Jones’ sentence to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.” Since his conviction, Jones has maintained his innocence, claiming that he was framed by his friend from high school, Christopher Jordan, who was a co-defendant in the 1999 case....

The Canadian international has joined Welsh-based English Championship side Cardiff City as new manager Neil Warnock’s first signing, the club announced Monday. Hoilett, 26, had been a free agent since his contract with Queens Park Rangers ended in May. He joins a Cardiff side in turmoil, as it fired Paul Trollope and replaced him with Warnock earlier this week. The Bluebirds are currently in 23rd place in the English second tier....

The names of the four coaches were not revealed but a board meeting later this week will see UAE FA settle on one of the candidates before beginning negotiations with the individual. If all goes according to plan, Mahdi Ali’s successor will be announced on Saturday. Who should Man City sell this summer? “The committee concerned with the selection of the new coach has identified four candidates,” said UAE FA media director Hassan Jassmi in a statement....

Members of the jury that found Hernandez guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday spoke after the trial. They said a key piece of information that helped them convict the former Patriots tight end was the defense admitting Hernandez was at the scene of the crime the night Odin Lloyd was murdered. STEELE: Hernandez baggage also NFL’s | MORE: Double murder trial next “We were all shocked,” one juror told The Boston Globe....

Vermont advised schools to enforce mask mandates for all students and staff for the first two weeks of classes, then continue the requirement for children under age 12 in schools with low vaccination rates. “Next to vaccination, masking is one of our most important mitigation strategies. We know masks worked based on our experience with the virus last year,” French said. The education head and Governor Phil Scott also touched on disputes at some board of education meetings....

A mathematician whose business card bills him as a Ph.D. in the “technological economy,” Wu likes to think of his challenge in numerical terms. He knows, for example, that China needs an extra 40 billion cubic meters of water annually. He also knows that the country’s agriculture sector wastes about six times more water than the U.S. farming industry. Rather than give him a headache, the data soothe him. “If the thoughts are clear, then there is no pain,” Wu says....

Despite warnings from another cop, the agents had swallowed an entirely fictitious tale concocted by informant Ronnie Bruce Edmond, 38. He is jailed now, awaiting sentencing next month on 17 counts of perjury, and still insisting his tip was an accurate one. After the kind of investigation that is supposed to come before a search, embarrassed federal officials paid $2.75 million to homeowner Donald Carlson, 44, who came out of the 1992 raid with one quarter of his lung capacity destroyed by federal bullets....

“What goes around comes around,” Breyer told NPR in an interview published Friday. “And if the Democrats can do it, the Republicans can do it.” An ideological battle over the future of the court has been intensifying since former President Donald Trump appointed three justices in his four years in the White House—giving the bench a 6 to 3 conservative majority. Earlier this year, a group of congressional Democrats introduced a bill to expand the Supreme Court from nine to 13 justices....

Amash, who was described as a “total loser” by President Donald Trump for leaving the GOP earlier this summer, told constituents in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday that the two-party system in Washington D.C. has broken the federal government. Amash referenced the Netflix show House of Cards, which followed a calculated and manipulative congressman, Frank Underwood, as he took revenge on rivals in order to expose Washington corruption. The real-life Michigan congressman said dysfunction in the District of Columbia is actually much worse than it’s depicted in the fictional program, The Detroit News reported Wednesday from the Rising Grinds Cafe coffee shop....

The singer took part in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which this year brought out celebrities like Larry the Cable Guy, Larry Fitzgerald, Bill Murray and Kenny G. MORE: Athletes and celebrity couples | European Tour player hazards topless shot Partnered with Justin Rose, JT was handed a guitar by Alfonso Ribeiro during the first round. He paused, then serenaded the crowd with an acoustic, impromptu performance of “Drink You Away,” a song off of his “20/20 Experience” album....

Justin Verlander nabbed his second career World Series title Saturday, the stylish capper to a Cy Young-caliber season. And as the Astros hurler hugged and grabbed his teammates after the Astros’ momentous victory, he was joined by the two most important figures in his life: his wife, supermodel Kate Upton, and 3-year-old daughter, Genevieve. MORE: Verlander-Upton relationship timeline Dad and daughter shared a precious moment, rocking back and forth as the party — which included many young families — got started on the infield grass....

Late Wednesday, he said he got his man when the Caps cut a two-year, $6.25 million deal with unrestricted free agent winger Justin Williams, 33, according to multiple media reports. “Justin is a proven winner and we feel he will be a great addition to our club,” MacLellan said in a news release, confirming the deal. “We felt it was important for our team to add someone of his caliber, as a hockey player and as a veteran leader....

The Germany World Cup winner joined Juve on a free-transfer in June 2015 after five years at the Santiago Bernabeu. Injury often hindered Khedira’s progress in the Spanish capital and, although he has nothing but praise for Madrid’s coaching staff, he felt he was under-valued on the terraces. Mbappe may spell the end of Morata at Madrid “In Madrid, I was appreciated by my coaches and 100 per cent fair, but I did not have this recognition in public,” he told Kicker....

Having missed the Bianconeri’s last two league games [vs. Fiorentina and SPAL], the 31-year-old is in contention to make his sixth Serie A appearance of the season against Luciano Spalleti’s side. Benatia’s last appearance for the league leaders was against AC Milan where he bagged a yellow card and also conceded a penalty in their 3-1 win back in November. The Atlas Lions captain has played five league match this season with a total of 16 interceptions and 13 fouls conceded....

The 22-year-old was forced off in the 33th minute after suffering a knock and underwent further examination on Sunday to determine the extent of his injury. Mourinho & Man United blown away A scan has now revealed Dybala has “between first and second degree tearing” that could see him face a spell on the sidelines. “Medical examinations on Paulo Dybala have revealed that the Argentine sustained a severe knock to the posterior region of his right thigh in an incident with caused him to be withdrawn through injury during Saturday’s match against Milan at San Siro,” a statement on Juventus’ website reads....

The Italian right-back has struggled for game time at Old Trafford, making just four Premier League appearances under Jose Mourinho this season. Juve could offer him a way out of United, however, with the Serie A giants keen to replace 34-year-old defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, who is set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer. Darmian has also been the subject of interest from Napoli and Roma, but Mourinho has so far resisted his sale - valuing him as a useful squad member....

The Italian club said on its Milan website that it had come to a “mutual agreement” with Kaka, but “there is no doubt that the mutual feeling of love and respect will always be there.” MORE: Beautiful people who love beautiful game Kaka flew to the United States on Monday night to sign with his new club. Upon arriving at the terminal at Orlando’s airport, he was greeted by about 200 Orlando City fans who pounded drums, and mobbed him for pictures and autographs....

The Kakamega County-based outfit are out to bolster their ranks ahead of season kick-off and after capturing ex-Muhoroni Youth forward Wycliffe Ochomo, they are now out to secure the services of the Ivorian forward. Gor Mahia keeper finally hangs gloves Chairman Cleophas Shimanyula says the forward will add value to the team in line with their aim of bettering their stand in the season. “We are eying a number of players during the transfer period and we think that Diallo (Lamine) can add some value to our team....

Neither the team nor the strong safety appear ready to budge, but should either side give in? Sporting News NFL writers Tadd Haislop and David Steele debate. IYER: Seahawks still a playoff lock | MORE: Chancellor hated by his own fans? HAISLOP: Don’t give in, Hawks Some Seattle fans see a winless start without Chancellor as the breaking point. The 0-2 hole is proof of doomed playoff hopes without the Pro Bowler....

Multiple Democratic officials familiar with her deliberations told The New York Times, in an article published Thursday evening, that Harris, who dropped out of the 2020 race in early December, had been considering endorsing Biden for the Democratic nomination and presidency. The officials noted that such an endorsement would likely be made after the conclusion of the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. As their discussions were surrounding the disclosure of private conversations, the sources spoke on the condition of anonymity....