Obama pledges to catch up on pardons before leaving office
President Obama said he would aim to match historical pardon totals by the end of his term while his record shows 70 pardons and 214 drug offender commutations. He noted resources are strained as the pardon office prioritizes commutations and security concerns.
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Iranian scientist executed for treason amid nuclear tensions
Iranian judiciary spokesman announced the execution of Shahram Amiri for spying for enemies of Iran. Amiri had access to confidential military secrets and was connected to the United States, with the Supreme Court confirming the death sentence after an appeal.
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Drowsy driving study highlights neglected crash risk
A Governors Highway Safety Association report funded by State Farm warns drowsy driving causes about 328,000 crashes annually, with 109,000 injuries and 6,400 deaths, costing $109 billion. It cites NHTSA data from 2009–2013 and notes tests for fatigue are lacking while few states have sleep-related penalties.
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Drowsy Driving Costs U.S. Billions in Fatal Crashes
The Governors Highway Safety Association report citing AAA data estimates drowsy driving costs at about 109 billion dollars yearly. It links roughly 109,000 crashes with injuries and about 6,400 fatalities, per Higgins and Ramon Padilla via USA Today.
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