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Bride admits pushing husband of eight days off cliff
A Montana bride accused of killing her new husband by pushing him off a cliff has agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder.
Jordan Graham, 22, pushed Cody Johnson - her husband of eight days - off a cliff at Glacier National Park in July.
Federal prosecutors claimed Graham deliberately shoved her husband off a rock ledge while the couple was hiking a steep trail at Glacier and then lied to investigators and tried to cover up the crime.
However, she claims the death was an accident that happened during a row in which Johnson grabbed his wife's arm and jacket and she pulled away even as she pushed him.
As a result of the plea, prosecutors have agreed to drop charges of first-degree murder and making false statements.
The 22-year-old, who was led away in handcuffs at the conclusion of the hearing, will be sentenced on March 27.
Teen drink driver avoids jail after 'affluenza' defence
An affluent Texan teenager who killed four people while driving drunk was sentenced to 10 years probation and ordered to get therapy, despite the prosecution seeking a 20 year jail term.
A psychologist for the defence said the teen suffered from "affluenza", a condition where a person feels shielded from problems by money and having led a life of privilege paid for by his parents, local media reported.
The decision by a Texas court has sparked a backlash and complaints of a miscarriage of justice.
The teen driver had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system at the time of arrest, prosecutors said.
He was driving a pick-up truck when he ran down four people who were helping fix a vehicle at the roadside near Dallas.
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Uncle of North Korean leader executed
The uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been executed, the state news agency KCNA said.
Jang Song Thaek was removed from the North Korean regime amid claims of corruption, drug use and a long list of other "anti-state" acts.
Joe Cusker named as latest victim of Glasgow crash
Joe Cusker is the 10th person to have died as a result of the helicopter crash last month.
The 59-year-old, from Cambuslang, died earlier today at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he has been receiving treatment since the incident.
Wallis Simpson's royal jewels fetch £620,000 at auction
A stunning collection of precious jewels which give a glimpse of the royal love affair between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson sold for £620,125 at an auction.
The the jewels were sold at nearly £270,000 above the original estimate.
A sapphire Cartier bracelet, seen on the Duchess's wrist during the Queen's visit to Paris in 1972, sold for £230,500.
"The bidding shows the long-standing fascination for the lifestyle and taste of Edward VIII and the American divorcee he controversially abdicated to marry in 1936," said Bryony Meredith, head of Sotheby's jewellery department.
Nigella's former PA 'found signs of regular drug use'
A personal assistant accused of defrauding Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi has claimed she saw evidence of regular drug use by the chef.
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One in three GP practices fails to meet basic standards
The worst GP surgeries in England have been named after spot checks found one in three practices was failing to meet basic standards.
Read the full storyWinnie: Nelson Mandela will be remembered for his legacy
Nelson Mandela's former wife Winnie Mandela exclusively told ITV News he will be remembered for his legacy of peace and reconciliation.
Read the full storyCocaine-laced pear drink kills Navy veteran
A Royal Navy veteran died after drinking a pear drink which police believe drug smugglers may have used to bring cocaine into the country from the Caribbean.
Joromie Lewis, 33, from Gosport, Hampshire, became immediately ill after drinking the fruit beverage - which contained a lethal amount of cocaine.
The Food Standards Agency has issued an alert to all local authorities to contact retailers to withdraw any bottles of Pear D from their shelves.
Mr Lewis consumed the drink in Southampton on December 5 and died within hours at Southampton General Hospital.
A Hampshire police spokesman said that one of its lines of inquiries was that the drink had been used to smuggle cocaine into the UK in a liquid form.
MPs' pay rise will go ahead despite criticism
The authority behind plans to give MPs an 11% pay rise has insisted the planned increase will go ahead despite criticism of the proposal.
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