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In recent years the public has become increasingly aware of the long-term dangers posed by sports injuries -- but at the turn of the 20th century this wasn't the case. Football players didn't wear protective gear, and in 1905 alone more than 15 players died from game-related inju ...  Show more

Now, we know this is going to sound weird, but... it turns out one of the world's most popular pop music contests is also one of the world's best examples of 'soft diplomacy'. So what happens when countries that hate each other get together to determine the year's best song? Spoi ...  Show more

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This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A woman is sentenced to 21 years behind bars after attempting to kill her look-alike friend with a poisoned cheesecake and steal her identity. Plus, two teens plead guilty to the fatal beating of their high school teacher after one of th ...  Show more

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A woman who killed a family friend with eye drops before stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars is sentenced to life. Plus, a repeat offender is caught on camera stalking multiple women before he brutally assaults and slays his victim ...  Show more

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: Ex-NYPD cop Michael Valva convicted of second-degree murder after freezing his 8-year-old son to death as a form of punishment. Plus, two students who allegedly planned and carried out the murder of their teacher, all over a bad grade. ...  Show more