In order to establish relative dates, geologists must make an initial assumption about the way rock strata are formed. It's called the Principle of Original Horizontality, and it just means what it sounds like: that all rock layers were originally horizontal. Of course, it only applies to sedimentary rocks. Recall that sedimentary rock is composed of... sediments, which are deposited and compacted in one place over time.
Larry Nassar sentenced to 60 years in prison Gymnastics December 7, 2017 The former US Gymnastics doctor was given a 60-year sentence in federal prison on child pornography charges.
Short link: Capital punishment is making headlines again in Egypt, after the Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday issued a preliminary death sentence for ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi and 105 others in the Wadi-Natroun jailbreak case. Related. One sentenced to death, three to life in prison for forming 'terrorist cell'.