Social Media Spat Erupts Over South Dakota Missing Girl Case
10 July 2019Police were contacted after concerns about a potential confrontation.
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Prosecutors Drop Groping Case Against Kevin Spacey
17 July 2019It was the only criminal case that has been brought against the actor since his career collapsed amid a slew of sexual misconduct allegations.
Eric Garner’s Mother Speaks Out on Anniversary of His Death
17 July 2019Federal prosecutors said that they won't bring civil rights charges against Daniel Pantaleo, the white officer involved in the 2014 death of Eric Garner.
Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman Sentenced to Life in Prison
17 July 2019Prior to his sentencing, he complained about the conditions of his confinement and told the judge he was denied a fair trial.
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Dies at 99
16 July 2019Stevens’ influence was felt on issues including abortion rights, protecting consumers and placing limits on the death penalty.
Judge Recommends $14M Award to Neo-Nazi Trolling Victim
16 July 2019U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah Lynch called The Daily Stormer publisher Andrew Anglin’s behavior reprehensible and atrocious in telling his internet followers to unleash a “troll storm” on Tanya Gersh.
Police Officer in ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Death Won’t Be Charged
16 July 2019The announcement comes a day before the statute of limitations was set to expire.
Man Sentenced to 2nd Life Term in Charlottesville Car Attack
15 July 2019The state sentence is mainly symbolic given that he was already sentenced to life on the federal charges.
State Investigating Wally Lamb’s Inmate Writing Program
15 July 2019The lawsuit alleges the inmates have not been paid for their contributions to an anthology of writings designed to give female prisoners a public voice.
Renowned Forensic Scientist’s Testimony Comes Under Question
11 July 2019Henry Lee defended his reputation after lawyers again questioned the accuracy of blood-evidence testimony he gave decades ago.
US Appeals Court Sides with Trump in Lawsuit Involving Hotel
10 July 2019The 2017 lawsuit claimed President Trump violated the emoluments clause of the Constitution by accepting profits through foreign and domestic officials who stay at his Washington hotel.
Latest ‘Obamacare’ Court Battle Plays Out in New Orleans
9 July 2019The ultimate outcome will affect protections for people with pre-existing conditions; Medicaid expansions covering roughly 12 million people; and subsidies that help about 10 million others afford health insurance.
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Trump Falsely Claims He Tried to Stop ‘Send Her Back’ Chant
18 July 2019The taunt's target was Somali-born Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.
Feds: Man Charged with Killing 3 Had Been Deported Twice
18 July 2019A Guatemalan man who was deported twice has been charged with killing an Iowa woman and her two children.
Utah Boy Promotes ‘Ice Cold Beer’ at Root Beer Stand
18 July 2019A Utah boy has earned widespread social media attention for his neighborhood soda stand thanks to a sign he holds that reads, "Ice Cold Beer" with "root" above the word beer in tiny print.
Tom Cruise Surprises Comic-Con with ‘Top Gun’ Sequel Trailer
18 July 2019Cruise says all the flying in the trailer is real and that “Top Gun: Maverick” is a love letter to aviation.
New York’s Climate Plan Will Drive Big Changes, If It Works
18 July 2019A new law signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sets the nation's most aggressive targets for reducing carbon emissions.