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Mom of six-year who shot his teacher indicted on felony child neglect and reckless endangerment

The mother of the six-year-old first grader who shot his teacher has been indicted for the incident. Newport News, Virginia, mother Deja Taylor is charged with felony child neglect and one misdemeanor count of endangering a child by reckless storage of a firearm. The child will not be charged with... Read More about Mom of six-year who shot his teacher indicted on felony child neglect and reckless endangerment

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What’s Up With All the Sidewalk Sheds in New York?

If you’ve walked around New York City for more than 30 minutes, you’ve encountered sidewalk sheds--the unsightly structures that cover sidewalks and prevent you from seeing the sun. In fact, the number of sidewalk sheds citywide has more than tripled over the past 20 years. City residents are waging a... Read More about What’s Up With All the Sidewalk Sheds in New York?

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DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into Leaked Documents

The Department of Justice has announced that they’ve launched a criminal investigation into the leak of what appear to be highly sensitive and classified documents from the US. Military. The documents surfaced weeks ago on social media, but have only recently gained traction among worldwide government officials. The leaked documents... Read More about DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into Leaked Documents

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Differing state laws on tough political issues pose challenging questions: Will new laws stick, in spite of federal laws, even if elections shift the balance of power? And will Democratic states sue the Supreme Court?

At first glance, the US political divide seems to be firmly set in stone, with differing laws in place in states led by Republicans and Democrats; each to their own parties’ beliefs. But the messiness of wildly differing state mandates is confusing for internet and interstate businesses straddling the still-changing... Read More about Differing state laws on tough political issues pose challenging questions: Will new laws stick, in spite of federal laws, even if elections shift the balance of power? And will Democratic states sue the Supreme Court?

LA Target Faces Negligence Lawsuits After Homeless Man Stabs Two Customers

A Los Angeles Target is facing a negligence lawsuit after two customers were stabbed by a homeless man while they were shopping in the store. The unprovoked and seemingly random attack took place last November 15 and left nine-year-old Brayden Medina and 25-year-old Joo Hye Song hospitalized with stab wounds.... Read More about LA Target Faces Negligence Lawsuits After Homeless Man Stabs Two Customers

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California Can’t Rescind Job Offer Because Jehovah’s Witness Refused to Take Loyalty Oath

A Jehovah’s Witness who was fired from her position when she refused to take California’s loyalty oath because her primary allegiance was to her God, rather than the government, will get another chance to amend her claims against the State. A unanimous opinion by a three-justice panel from the Ninth... Read More about California Can’t Rescind Job Offer Because Jehovah’s Witness Refused to Take Loyalty Oath

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Supreme Court Asked: Is Banning Inducement of Illegal Immigration a Free Speech Violation?

Oral arguments were recently held before the Supreme Court in a case that could have a profound impact on a wide range of criminal acts. The Court is set to address whether a law criminalizing the inducement of illegal immigration is an unconstitutional infringement on free speech. The case concerns... Read More about Supreme Court Asked: Is Banning Inducement of Illegal Immigration a Free Speech Violation?

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Trump is indicted on 34 charges, with possible four-year sentence looming for alleged “second crime”

In a chaotic day outside the downtown New York City courthouse yesterday, with persistent brides still arriving to get married and pro and anti-Trump crowds screaming their slogans for all to video, the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump, 76, was fingerprinted and booked on 34 charges of... Read More about Trump is indicted on 34 charges, with possible four-year sentence looming for alleged “second crime”

A judge presides over a child custody case with wooden figures representing a family and a gavel on the table.

Mother’s Secret Recording Inadmissible in Child Custody Case

There are few events more heartbreaking and disturbing than judicial proceedings to decide whether a mother can maintain custody of her child or be forced to put her up for adoption. The case of three-year-old L.J. and M.B., her troubled, abusive, meth-using mother, would bring tears to even the most... Read More about Mother’s Secret Recording Inadmissible in Child Custody Case

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Texas federal judge rules free preventive Obamacare is unconstitutional - Decision expected to face appeals by Biden

On Thursday, Federal Judge Reed O’Connor of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that free preventative Obamacare is unconstitutional. This nationwide injunction took effect immediately. The expansive ruling will impact healthcare for millions of patients, who now face the termination of their free preventive care... Read More about Texas federal judge rules free preventive Obamacare is unconstitutional - Decision expected to face appeals by Biden

A protest sign reads "ENOUGH" with an image of a gun crossed out, symbolizing opposition to gun violence.

After mass shooting in Tennessee, Republicans double down on access to guns, joining numerous Republican-led states in loosening gun laws.

The tragic shooting deaths of three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Tennessee were yet again met with sadness and prayer, but in business as usual, there was no move to create stricter gun bans in that state. The daunting political divide between Republicans and Democrats... Read More about After mass shooting in Tennessee, Republicans double down on access to guns, joining numerous Republican-led states in loosening gun laws.

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NYCOSH ‘Deadly Skyline’ Report Details Increase in Construction Worker Fatalities for 2021

Construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries across the nation. Individuals within this profession, including roofers, heavy machinery operators, and general construction workers, are exposed to unique risks that can be life-threatening. Slip and falls, getting struck by objects, electrocution, and accidents involving heavy machinery are just... Read More about NYCOSH ‘Deadly Skyline’ Report Details Increase in Construction Worker Fatalities for 2021

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Tesla Hit With Multiple "Right to Repair" Lawsuits

Two different lawsuits were recently filed in a federal court in San Francisco alleging that electric car maker Tesla Inc.’s anti-repair policies are unlawfully anticompetitive. The lawsuits seek to hold Tesla liable to a nationwide class of customers who were forced to pay Tesla for repairs they could have conducted... Read More about Tesla Hit With Multiple "Right to Repair" Lawsuits

Ninth Circuit Court Rules Forbes Media Not Entitled to Information in Sealed Files

The decision by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding Forbes Media and editor Thomas Brewster’s request to review secret federal files is that Forbes is not allowed to any information in sealed court records. The author of the decision was Circuit Judge Daniel Aaron Bress, and it further... Read More about Ninth Circuit Court Rules Forbes Media Not Entitled to Information in Sealed Files

Former President Donald Trump during a press event, following his indictment by a Manhattan Grand Jury.

Trump is indicted by Manhattan Grand Jury in sealed indictment

An N.Y. grand jury made history last night when they indicted former president Donald Trump for unspecified crimes. This is the first time in history that a United States commander-in-chief, who is most likely about to run for president in 2024, was charged with a crime or crimes. Former president... Read More about Trump is indicted by Manhattan Grand Jury in sealed indictment