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Author Jolene Babyak talked to Hillel Aron about Robert Stroud's notoriety from behind bars, which predated the film "Birdman of Alcatraz." The movie starred Burt Lancaster and received four Oscar nominations.
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The Supreme Court of Canada spent two days hearing arguments on whether a law governing a special intelligence committee breaches parliamentariansâ freedom of speech and should be declared unconstitutional.
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Canadaâs national security law may silence parliamentarians
The Supreme Court of Canada spent two days hearing arguments on whether a law governing a special intelligence committee breaches parliamentariansâ freedom of speech and should be declared unconstitut...
https://www.courthousenews.com/canadas-national-security-law-may-silence-parliamentarians
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Arizona Republicans defend abortion laws in state court
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Arizona Republicans defend abortion laws in state court
Experts disagree on whether an ultrasound 24 hours before an abortion is necessary for the patientâs health and safety.
https://www.courthousenews.com/arizona-republicans-defend-abortion-laws-in-state-court
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Michael Shirley, an associate of former Seminole County tax collector and convicted child sex trafficker Joel Greenberg, was sentenced to seven years as part of a larger Department of Justice investigation.
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Florida political consultant appeals bribery conviction
Michael Shirley, an associate of former Seminole County tax collector and convicted child sex trafficker Joel Greenberg, was sentenced to seven years as part of a larger Department of Justice investig...
https://www.courthousenews.com/florida-political-consultant-appeals-bribery-conviction
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Full Sixth Circuit says Ohio school pronoun policy likely violates First Amendment
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Full Sixth Circuit says Ohio school pronoun policy likely violates First Amendment
A Columbus-area school district had previously banned students from using biological pronouns when referring to transgender classmates.
https://www.courthousenews.com/full-sixth-circuit-says-ohio-school-pronoun-policy-likely-violates-first-amendment
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Judge orders Trump to pay full SNAP benefits in November
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Judge orders Trump to pay full SNAP benefits in November
The White House claimed it didnât have enough money to fully fund the food security program as the government shutdown stretches into its second month.
https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-orders-trump-to-pay-full-snap-benefits-in-november
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Drill baby drill: Woodpeckers pack a lot of power behind their beaks
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Drill baby drill: Woodpeckers pack a lot of power behind their beaks
Downy woodpeckers synchronize their respiration and muscles to powerfully hammer, new evidence finds.
https://www.courthousenews.com/drill-baby-drill-woodpeckers-pack-a-lot-of-power-behind-their-beaks
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Handful of female college athletes push back on NCAA antitrust settlement
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Handful of female college athletes push back on NCAA antitrust settlement
The judge in the case made no decision Thursday and said she'd issue a written order. Other aspects of the case are pending in the Ninth Circuit.
https://www.courthousenews.com/handful-of-female-college-athletes-push-back-on-ncaa-antitrust-settlement
about 7 hours ago
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Fifth Circuit upholds Texas drag show ban
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Fifth Circuit upholds Texas drag show ban
The majority of the appeals panel said that the drag show organizers did not have standing to sue because their planned shows would not be considered âsexually oriented performanceâ under the previous...
https://www.courthousenews.com/fifth-circuit-upholds-texas-drag-show-ban
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Jones is accused of participating in rigged poker games and profiting off of insider betting information related to his close friend, LeBron James.
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones out on bail, pleads not guilty to mob-backed gambling charges
Jones is accused of participating in rigged poker games and profiting off of insider betting information related to his close friend, LeBron James.
https://www.courthousenews.com/ex-nba-player-damon-jones-out-on-bail-pleads-not-guilty-to-mob-backed-gambling-charges/
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A federal judge cited overwhelming evidence that the Trump administration was using civil rights investigations to go after universities that don't comply with the president's ideological agenda.
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UC faculty, staff ask judge to halt Trump's coercive funding cuts
A federal judge cited overwhelming evidence that the Trump administration was using civil rights investigations to go after universities that don't comply with the president's ideological agenda.
https://www.courthousenews.com/uc-faculty-staff-ask-judge-to-halt-trumps-coercive-funding-cuts/
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The law bans firearm magazines larger than 10 and requires a permit be obtained to buy a gun.
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Oregon firearm owners take aim at gun control law
The law bans firearm magazines larger than 10 and requires a permit be obtained to buy a gun.
https://www.courthousenews.com/oregon-firearm-owners-take-aim-at-gun-control-law/
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During closing arguments, Kyle Hart's family pointed out differences in police descriptions of whether he was walking or running toward them before a fatal shooting seven years ago.
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Jury clears Redwood City cop in deadly shooting of teacher
During closing arguments, Kyle Hart's family pointed out differences in police descriptions of whether he was walking or running toward them before a fatal shooting seven years ago.
https://www.courthousenews.com/jury-clears-redwood-city-cop-in-deadly-shooting-of-teacher/
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Pew surveyed more than 8,000 Americans in various states of aging to assess the nationâs perception of what it means to get old.
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Getting old looks worse when youâre poor
Pew surveyed more than 8,000 Americans in various states of aging to assess the nationâs perception of what it means to get old.
https://www.courthousenews.com/getting-old-looks-worse-when-youre-poor/
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âIt's difficult to conceive how an injunction requiring the government to comply with the Constitution could possibly be harmful," an Obama-appointed judge said.
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Judge slams feds' excuses for violence against Chicago protesters
âIt's difficult to conceive how an injunction requiring the government to comply with the Constitution could possibly be harmful,
https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-slams-feds-excuses-for-violence-against-chicago-protesters/
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The judge sent the parties back to the drawing board over issues like standing and the terms of the release.
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Judge balks at settlement terms in Grubhub labor war
The judge sent the parties back to the drawing board over issues like standing and the terms of the release.
https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-balks-at-settlement-terms-in-grubhub-labor-war/
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Sean Dunn became an icon of resistance against President Donald Trumpâs federal takeover in Washington with Banksy-like images depicting Dunn throwing his sandwich popping up across the city.
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Jury finds DC âsandwich guyâ not guilty of misdemeanor assault
Sean Dunn became an icon of resistance against President Donald Trumpâs federal takeover in Washington with Banksy-like images depicting Dunn throwing his sandwich popping up across the city.
https://www.courthousenews.com/jury-finds-dc-sandwich-guy-not-guilty-of-misdemeanor-assault/
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Democrats are set to bring up another war powers resolution aimed at blocking the Trump administration from carrying out escalating strikes on Venezuela amid fears of a wider war.
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Senate Democrats slam White House rationale for Venezuela strikes before war powers vote
Democrats are set to bring up another war powers resolution aimed at blocking the Trump administration from carrying out escalating strikes on Venezuela amid fears of a wider war.
https://www.courthousenews.com/senate-democrats-slam-white-house-rationale-for-venezuela-strikes-before-war-powers-vote/
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Boeing has agreed to pay over $1.1 billion in fines, victim compensation and safety improvements in exchange for the criminal fraud case being dismissed.
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Feds drop charges against Boeing over 737 Max crashes
Boeing has agreed to pay over $1.1 billion in fines, victim compensation and safety improvements in exchange for the criminal fraud case being dismissed.
https://www.courthousenews.com/feds-drop-charges-against-boeing-over-737-max-crashes/
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The ACLU said President Trumpâs policy would deny accurate passports to hundreds of thousands of Americans.
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Justices let Trump scrap trans passport policy
The ACLU said President Trumpâs policy would deny accurate passports to hundreds of thousands of Americans.
https://www.courthousenews.com/justices-let-trump-scrap-trans-passport-policy/
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A Superior Court judge rejected motions for summary judgment brought by the makers of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat.
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Social media companies face LA trial over role in youth mental health crisis
A Superior Court judge rejected motions for summary judgment brought by the makers of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat.
https://www.courthousenews.com/social-media-companies-face-la-trial-over-role-in-youth-mental-health-crisis/
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about 11 hours ago
BREAKING: Supreme Court lets Trump scrap transgender passport policy Jackson leads the liberals in dissent, stating that the court ignored norms and abdicated its duty to ensure standards applied "equally to all litigantsâto transgender people and the Government alike."
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The decision, a reversal of a lower court's ruling, focuses on a law regulating the conduct of staff at certain health care facilities.
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California Supreme Court upholds misgendering law
The decision, a reversal of a lower court's ruling, focuses on a law regulating the conduct of staff at certain health care facilities.
https://www.courthousenews.com/california-supreme-court-upholds-misgendering-law/
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The International Criminal Court has taken a historic step against Ugandaâs notorious leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, confirming war crimes charges that capture decades of violence, abductions and terror that scarred an entire region.
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After 20 years, ICC confirms charges against fugitive warlord Kony
The International Criminal Court has taken a historic step against Ugandaâs notorious leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, confirming war crimes charges that capture decades of violence, abductions a...
https://www.courthousenews.com/after-20-years-icc-confirms-charges-against-fugitive-warlord-kony/
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about 15 hours ago
Johnson responds to
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's question about Gorsuch's comments during the tariff arguments "He's missed the mark on this one"
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The House speaker said Justice Neil Gorsuch âmissed the markâ with concerns that the White House was trying to use emergency authority to vacuum up congressional power with no way back.
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Johnson rips conservative justices after SCOTUS questions Trump tariff powers
The House speaker said Justice Neil Gorsuch âmissed the markâ with concerns that the White House was trying to use emergency authority to vacuum up congressional power with no way back.
https://www.courthousenews.com/johnson-rips-conservative-justices-after-scotus-questions-trump-tariff-powers/
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Former Richneck Elementary school teacher Abigail Zwerner sought $40 million for the physical and mental challenges she's endured.
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Jury awards $10 million to Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old
Former Richneck Elementary school teacher Abigail Zwerner sought $40 million for the physical and mental challenges she's endured.
https://www.courthousenews.com/jury-awards-10-million-to-virginia-teacher-shot-by-6-year-old/
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An appeals panel ruled Thursday that a federal judge in Manhattan must take one more look at the presidentâs immunity arguments, which he claims should get his guilty verdict tossed.
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Second Circuit gives Trump another stab at bucking hush money conviction
An appeals panel ruled Thursday that a federal judge in Manhattan must take one more look at the presidentâs immunity arguments, which he claims should get his guilty verdict tossed.
https://www.courthousenews.com/second-circuit-gives-trump-another-stab-at-bucking-hush-money-conviction/
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Months after a court ordered a female inmate be transferred to a hospital, she was still locked up â a delay Europeâs top human rights court says crossed the line.
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Judges slap fine on Latvia after mentally ill woman left languishing in prison
Months after a court ordered a female inmate be transferred to a hospital, she was still locked up â a delay Europeâs top human rights court says crossed the line.
https://www.courthousenews.com/judges-slap-fine-on-latvia-after-mentally-ill-woman-left-languishing-in-prison/
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Arizona abortion providers challenge pre-Dobbs restrictions in state court
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Arizona abortion providers challenge pre-Dobbs restrictions in state court
Proponents of the restriction laws say there's no evidence that they've affected the ability to get an abortion in Arizona, citing stats that say annual abortions in the state have risen by nearly 70%...
https://www.courthousenews.com/arizona-abortion-providers-challenge-pre-dobbs-restrictions-in-state-court
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Louisiana asks Fifth Circuit to ax heat restriction on prison farm labor
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Louisiana asks Fifth Circuit to ax heat restriction on prison farm labor
A prisoners' rights group is challenging the constitutionality of an agricultural labor program at Louisiana's notorious Angola prison.
https://www.courthousenews.com/louisiana-asks-fifth-circuit-to-ax-heat-restriction-on-prison-farm-labor
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NEW: Judges around the country are citing an unexpected source to free ICE detainees: The Laken Riley Act They're finding ICE's mass detention agenda is SO broad it could actually "nullify" the controversial law. cc
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How the Laken Riley Act is working against ICE to free some noncitizens
Judges around the country are citing the GOP-backed immigration law, designed to detain more noncitizens, to free them instead.
https://www.courthousenews.com/how-the-laken-riley-act-is-working-against-ice-to-free-some-noncitizens/
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How the Laken Riley Act is working against ICE to free some noncitizens
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How the Laken Riley Act is working against ICE to free some noncitizens
Judges around the country are citing the GOP-backed immigration law, designed to detain more noncitizens, to free them instead.
https://www.courthousenews.com/how-the-laken-riley-act-is-working-against-ice-to-free-some-noncitizens
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Trump admin defends cap on medical research grants at First Circuit
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Trump admin defends cap on medical research grants at First Circuit
The appeals court considered if limiting reimbursement of universitiesâ overhead costs frees up funds for more research or cripples their ability to conduct it.
https://www.courthousenews.com/trump-admin-defends-cap-on-medical-research-grants-at-first-circuit
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Oregon forest coalition fights to revive logging antitrust lawsuit
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Oregon forest coalition fights to revive logging antitrust lawsuit
The coalition accused a logging company of exploiting its contract with the U.S. Forest Service to stifle competition.
https://www.courthousenews.com/oregon-forest-coalition-fights-to-revive-logging-antitrust-lawsuit
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Supreme Court worried Trumpâs one-man tariff war leaves Congress out in the cold
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Supreme Court worried Trumpâs one-man tariff war leaves Congress out in the cold
President Trump ramped up the stakes of the high courtâs review of his tariffs, calling the case âliterally, life or death for our country.â
https://www.courthousenews.com/supreme-court-worried-trumps-one-man-tariff-war-leaves-congress-out-in-the-cold/
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U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman just issued a temporary restraining order in response to the class action over the poor conditions in the Broadview ICE processing facility. It expires on November 19.
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Supreme Court worried Trumpâs one-man tariff war leaves Congress out in the cold
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Supreme Court worried Trumpâs one-man tariff war leaves Congress out in the cold
President Trump ramped up the stakes of the high courtâs review of his tariffs, calling the case âliterally, life or death for our country.â
https://www.courthousenews.com/supreme-court-worried-trumps-one-man-tariff-war-leaves-congress-out-in-the-cold
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was physically harassed on Tuesday afternoon, adding to anxieties about security and harassment against women.
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Sheinbaum presses charges against street harasser
The Mexican president was physically harassed on Tuesday afternoon, adding to anxieties about security and harassment against women.
https://www.courthousenews.com/sheinbaum-presses-charges-against-street-harasser/
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The Cornhusker State prohibited foreign contributions in its elections in 2022. Attorney General Mike Hilgers is seeking a declaratory judgement and injunction to stop the donations.
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Nebraska sues Swiss billionaire over donations to progressive ballot initiatives
The Cornhusker State prohibited foreign contributions in its elections in 2022. Attorney General Mike Hilgers is seeking a declaratory judgement and injunction to stop the donations.
https://www.courthousenews.com/nebraska-sues-swiss-billionaire-over-donations-to-progressive-ballot-initiatives/
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For the second time this week, a judge has ordered the DOJ to hand over information.
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Magistrate orders prosecutors in Comey case to hand over documents
For the second time this week, a judge has ordered the DOJ to hand over information.
https://www.courthousenews.com/magistrate-orders-prosecutors-in-comey-case-to-hand-over-documents/
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Philip Morris claimed a jury that awarded $1 billion in damages had clearly gone off the rails, but the justices werenât so sure.
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Massachusetts high court sounds sympathetic to massive tobacco verdict
Philip Morris claimed a jury that awarded $1 billion in damages had clearly gone off the rails, but the justices werenât so sure.
https://www.courthousenews.com/massachusetts-high-court-sounds-sympathetic-to-massive-tobacco-verdict/
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Prosecutors say Mohamed Sabry Soliman called for the death of âZionistsâ and to âfree Palestineâ as he attacked a group that regularly gathers in Boulder to honor Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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Man pleads not guilty to state charges related to Boulder flamethrower attack
Prosecutors say Mohamed Sabry Soliman called for the death of âZionistsâ and to âfree Palestineâ as he attacked a group that regularly gathers in Boulder to honor Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
https://www.courthousenews.com/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-state-charges-related-to-boulder-flamethrower-attack/
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The judges struggled to draw the line between the First Amendment and schoolsâ need to maintain order at athletic contests.
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Anti-trans protest at school soccer game goes to First Circuit
The judges struggled to draw the line between the First Amendment and schoolsâ need to maintain order at athletic contests.
https://www.courthousenews.com/anti-trans-protest-at-school-soccer-game-goes-to-first-circuit/
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Considered the most destructive fire in Colorado history, the Marshall Fire burned 1,000 structures around Boulder and caused billions of dollars in damage.
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Thousands of Marshall Fire victims settle with Xcel Energy
Considered the most destructive fire in Colorado history, the Marshall Fire burned 1,000 structures around Boulder and caused billions of dollars in damage.
https://www.courthousenews.com/thousands-of-marshall-fire-victims-settle-with-xcel-energy/
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Just over a week after the accidental release of an asylum-seeking sex offender caused an uproar, questions are mounting over how errors in the U.K. prison system keep happening.
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Manhunt underway after more inmates mistakenly freed from London prison
Just over a week after the accidental release of an asylum-seeking sex offender caused an uproar, questions are mounting over how errors in the U.K. prison system keep happening.
https://www.courthousenews.com/manhunt-underway-after-more-inmates-mistakenly-freed-from-london-prison/
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The arrest of Osama Najim, a former police chief accused of running a brutal detention network in Tripoli, comes 10 months after Italyâs botched release sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of Libyaâs fragile justice system.
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Targeted by the ICC for war crimes, former Libyan police chief faces prosecution in Libya
The arrest of Osama Najim, a former police chief accused of running a brutal detention network in Tripoli, comes 10 months after Italyâs botched release sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of Libyaâs...
https://www.courthousenews.com/targeted-by-the-icc-for-war-crimes-former-libyan-police-chief-faces-prosecution-in-libya/
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After Tuesday's election losses, Trump reportedly told GOP lawmakers that he thought Republicans were "getting killed" by the shutdown, which has dragged on for a record 36 days.
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Partisan tensions erupt as government shutdown becomes longest ever
After Tuesday's election losses, Trump reportedly told GOP lawmakers that he thought Republicans were
https://www.courthousenews.com/partisan-tensions-erupt-as-government-shutdown-becomes-longest-ever/
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Hours after Shein opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Paris, the French government vowed to suspend the fast fashion giant's website amid a sex doll controversy.
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First Shein store opens in Paris despite protests, government crackdown
Hours after Shein opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Paris, the French government vowed to suspend the fast fashion giant's website amid a sex doll controversy.
https://www.courthousenews.com/first-shein-store-opens-in-paris-despite-protests-government-crackdown/
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Outgoing Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin pointed to the federal government shutdown as a reason his party underperformed statewide.
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Virginia Democrats celebrate blue 'tsunami'
Outgoing Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin pointed to the federal government shutdown as a reason his party underperformed statewide.
https://www.courthousenews.com/virginia-democrats-celebrate-blue-tsunami/
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The federal lawsuit comes only hours after Proposition 50 won a decisive victory at the polls.
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GOP sues to block California's voter-approved congressional district redraw
The federal lawsuit comes only hours after Proposition 50 won a decisive victory at the polls.
https://www.courthousenews.com/gop-sues-to-block-californias-voter-approved-congressional-district-redraw/
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