Khaleda Rahman
National Correspondent
Khaleda Rahman is Newsweek's National Correspondent based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on abortion rights, race, education, sexual abuse and capital punishment. Khaleda joined Newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the MailOnline in London, New York and Sydney. She is a graduate of University College London. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Khaleda by emailing k.rahman@newsweek.com
Florida set to terminate children's social media
A law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that bars children under 14 from having social media accounts takes effect on January 1, 2025.
Donald Trump responds to Biden commuting death sentences: "Makes no sense"
"When you hear the acts of each, you won't believe that he did this," Trump said.
Who is Katharine Parker? Luigi Mangione judge's health-care ties explained
Parker has been overseeing pretrial hearings for Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Republicans fear Speaker battle means they "can't certify the election"
Some Republicans are urging President-elect Donald Trump to reaffirm his support for Speaker Mike Johnson.
Joe Biden not commuting Dylann Roof's death sentence sparks backlash
The president commuted the death sentences of almost all of the men on federal death row, but left out three of the most well-known, including Roof.
Sebastian Zapeta: What we know about suspect in fatal NYC subway fire
A Guatemalan national was arrested in connection with the horrific attack on an F train in Brooklyn on Sunday.
GOP Rep's social media raises questions after "dementia" report
Texas congresswoman Kay Granger has been living in an independent living facility while experiencing "dementia issues," her family said.
The three Death Row sentences Joe Biden did not commute
Biden is commuting the death sentences of all but three of the men on federal death row.
Map shows which states carried out executions in 2024
Nine states carried out executions in 2024, but the majority took place in just four: Alabama
Donald Trump wages legal war on enemies as he seeks revenge
President-elect has filed lawsuits against news organizations ahead of his return to office saying "we have to straighten out the press."
Joseph Corcoran's final words before Indiana execution
Joseph Corcoran was executed for killing his brother and three other men in the state's first execution in 15 years on Wednesday.
Multiple people found dead inside Utah home: "absolutely horrific"
Five family members including three children have been found dead inside a home in Utah, police said.
UnitedHealth reportedly tries to stop Luigi Mangione merch being sold
Mangione remains jailed in Pennsylvania after being arrested in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Number of Black students starting Harvard Law School hits 60-year low
Only 19 Black students enrolled at the prestigious law school this fall, according to data from the American Bar Association.
George Floyd autopsy to be re-examined for Derek Chauvin appeal
Chauvin's legal team has been granted permission to examine heart tissue and fluid samples taken during Floyd's autopsy.
Natalie Rupnow's reported manifesto: What we know
The 15-year-old female student was identified as the shooter who killed two people and injured several others inside a small Christian school in Wisconsin.
US poised to reach executions milestone
The U.S. could see the highest number of inmates put to death in a single year since 2018, despite waning support for capital punishment.
Luigi Mangione hiring private lawyer called out by former FBI agent
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot in New York earlier this month.
Luigi Mangione's murder charge could be upgraded. Here's why
Luigi Mangione, 26, is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
"Drone detection system" deployed to try and solve mystery sightings
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said federal authorities sent "a state-of-the-art drone detection system" to her state.
Putin ally says "new, very close regions" could join Russia
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy head of Putin's Security Council, made the comments during a congress of the United Russia party.
Luigi Mangione pictures met with cheers at Boston concert
Mangione was arrested and charged in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
George Santos says viral milkshake video was promo for his podcast
The former congressman admitted the incident was part of a promotional campaign that has been scrapped as it was deemed "insensitive."
FIFA sparks anger with Crimea map during World Cup draw
The organization displayed a map during a qualifying draw that showed Ukraine without including Crimea as part of the country,
"SNL" jokes about Luigi Mangione becoming "sex icon"
The show's cold open tackled the internet's obsession with the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione's life inside Pennsylvania prison revealed
Pennsylvania officials described to Newsweek Mangione's habits inside his jail cell.
Luigi Mangione: Five unanswered questions
Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson, who was gunned down in an early morning attack in New York City.
Will Luigi Mangione face the death penalty? What we know
Mangione, 26, is charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.
"Free Luigi:" Mangione's fellow prison inmates defend him
Luigi Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania after being arrested in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Who is Luigi Mangione's grandmother? Mary Mangione left millions in will
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson comes from a prominent Maryland real estate family.
