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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear an appeal from Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him.Glossip was sentenced in a 1997 murder-for-hire of the owner of the motel where he worked.The case won’t be argued until the fall.Glossip now has the support of the state’s Republican attorney general, Gentner Drummond, who says Glossip’s life should be spared because he did not get a fair trial.The Supreme Court blocked the latest effort to execute Glossip in early May.Despite Drummond’s doubts…

Valentine’s Day isn’t only about overpriced prix fixe menus and strappy underwear that hurts to even think about. It’s about giving love to all sorts of people in your life, from friends to kids to co-workers.To help you spread the cheer without getting weird, we selected our favorite totally platonic Valentine’s Day presents that make for great treats on Feb. 14. Best of all, everything is under $20, to keep your wallet feeling the love, too. From notebooks to sunglasses to snuggly socks, they’re gifts you could easily give your sister, son, neighbor or bestie that will be adored for…

At a time when school boards are voting to remove Black history from curriculums and the state of Florida approved harmful academic standards stating that “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit,” it’s crucial to recognize the Black trailblazers who pushed forward voting rights, put an end to discriminatory Jim Crow laws and refused to allow future generations of Black people to suffer the same discrimination and abuse that they did.While well-known figureheads, such as Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis and Ruby Bridges, have received lots of recognition (but still not enough),…

You’ve probably heard a friend or family member utter the phrase “I’m a people-pleaser.” Maybe you identify as one yourself. Or you’ve likely seen posts about it on social media.People-pleasing “doesn’t just start at adulthood,” said Manahil Riaz, a psychotherapist in Houston and the owner of Riaz Counseling. “There is some sort of a link to family culture in childhood.”This could mean that children were loved or praised only when doing things for others, Riaz said. Alternatively, it could be based on the modeling that they saw from adults in childhood, or even trauma that created people-pleasing behaviors, explained Natalie…

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to set slam former President Donald Trump over abortion rights this week, with their reelection campaign releasing its first ad wholly focused on the topic and campaign stops planned in Wisconsin and Virginia.The push, built around the 51st anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade decision giving women the right to an abortion, will also see Biden convene a White House task force on reproductive rights on Monday. It comes as Democrats remain anxious about Biden’s campaign, including the president’s comfort level with what many Democratic Party leaders believe is…

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.Help keep news free for…

If you have ever dined out, you know the drill. After your delicious drink or meal, you’re likely going to get two receipts of your bill from your server: a merchant and a customer copy.Sometimes, a merchant copy will be the only receipt with a line for a signature, but often there is no distinct difference in the agreements between the two versions. So what happens if you accidentally sign the customer copy instead of the restaurant copy? Restaurant workers and fraud experts weighed in. Signing the customer copy over the merchant copy likely is not going to matter. Alicia…

There’s something truly horrifying about stripping your pillows for wash day only to be met with yellowed pillows staring at you in the face. HuffPost has previously investigated exactly why pillows accumulate yellow discoloration: In essence, it’s the physical consequence of sweat, oil, skin cells and even skin care that has rubbed off your face — physical secretions that are part of what makes us human. Though such shedding of oils and cells is largely inevitable, there is one item that can help prevent your pillows from turning that dingy yellow: A pillow protector. HuffPost Life contributor Anna Rahmanan previously…

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.Help keep news free for…