News for January 8, 2025

Joe Biden said he believes he could have defeated Donald Trump in the election, but he was unsure he could have handled another four years in office.

Staff at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia considered making inmates pay for medical care after prisoners burned themselves in protest of harsh conditions, while the ACLU of Virginia continues to challenge the prison’s use of long-term isolation.

Iran staged large war games to show its military strength and signal readiness for a possible strike on its nuclear sites as tensions rise with the United States.

Ann Altman has sued her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, accusing him of years of sexual abuse, and he has denied the claims.

San Diego State University is dealing with a hazing case after a fraternity party led to serious burn injuries, and four students now face criminal charges.

George Santos won a delay in his sentencing, giving him more time to raise money through his podcast and other projects.

Iran freed Italian journalist Cecilia Sala after three weeks in detention, ending a case tied to a separate dispute involving an Iranian engineer held in Italy.