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Russell Brand receives 10 years and six months for rape, sexual assault.

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CFTC orders PredictIt to halt trading, defying federal judge's ruling

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Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit, allows Alaska Senate results certification

World News

The government says it will close a beloved D.C. park Sunday. Will a judge step in?

The National Park Service wants to close most of East Potomac Park, far more than just the golf course. The perimeter loop is beloved by runners and cyclists. National Park Service hide caption Federal judge...

NPR News · 1 day ago · 13 min read

Politics

Trump administration continues voter fraud investigations in California despite court losses.

The Trump administration's investigations into alleged voter fraud, especially regarding noncitizen voting in California, will continue despite court rulings rejecting their claims and lawsuits. This ongoing...

NPR News · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Sarah Miller sentenced to five years for child endangerment in Pennsylvania

Sarah Miller, a Pennsylvania mother, was sentenced to five years in prison for child endangerment after waiting over 12 hours to seek medical help for her severely injured 10-month-old son. The case...

Law & Crime · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Bolivia arrests former judge Aldo Quezada for alleged drug trafficking

Former Bolivian judge Aldo Quezada was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking after resigning amid U.S. visa restrictions related to cartel links. His case will test Bolivia's anti-corruption efforts and...

Al Jazeera · 2 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Alaska judge denies Mary Peltola's request for rejected absentee ballot list

An Alaska judge denied former Rep. Mary Peltola's request for a list of rejected absentee ballots, citing the Division of Elections' resource constraints. This ruling is significant as it limits Peltola's...

The Hill · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Alabama Power attorneys call Fenn Church's easement claims 'ridiculous' in court

Alabama Power's attorneys labeled landowner Fenn Church's claims about a controversial easement on his property as "ridiculous" during a court hearing. The case, which questions land use and property rights...

Inside Climate News · 5 days ago · 1 min read

Crime & Justice

Russell Brand receives 10 years and six months for rape, sexual assault.

Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others between 2004 and 2009. The case underscores the legal system's commitment to...

NME Music · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

CFTC orders PredictIt to halt trading, defying federal judge's ruling

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered PredictIt to halt trading and register as a futures exchange, conflicting with a federal judge’s ruling allowing the platform to operate amid ongoing...

CoinDesk · 8 days ago · 2 min read

Religion & Faith

Federal judge allows Satanic Temple to host holiday event in Iowa Capitol

A federal judge has ordered Iowa to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a one-day holiday event at the state Capitol, ruling that the state's refusal violated the First Amendment and federal law. This decision...

Religion News Service · 9 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

11th Circuit adjusts oral arguments timeline on Trump's Mar-a-Lago report

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has adjusted the timeline for oral arguments regarding the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the Mar-a-Lago investigation into former President Trump...

Law & Crime · 10 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit, allows Alaska Senate results certification

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration aimed at preventing Alaska from certifying the 2022 Senate race results for Lisa Murkowski, citing lack of standing and premature claims. This...

NBC News · 13 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Election officials express concerns over DOJ monitoring in 15 counties

The Justice Department will monitor polling places in at least 15 counties during the upcoming election, raising concerns among election officials who view this as a politically motivated intimidation tactic....

NPR Politics · 14 days ago · 2 min read