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DOJ, FBI to be investigated for Clinton e-mail probe
Alexandra Farone
January 13, 2017 08:21:59 am

The internal watchdog of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it will be investigating the DOJ and the FBI for their handling of the probe into Hillary Clinton's private e-mail...

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HRW world report: populist leaders threaten human rights
Alexandra Farone
January 13, 2017 07:17:38 am

A surge in populist leaders in Europe and the US threatens human rights while inviting autocratic abuse in other nations, according to the 2017 World Report released Thursday by Human Rights Watch (HRW) . The report...

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ACLU publishes report on dangers of solitary confinement
Brittany Felder
January 12, 2017 05:05:19 pm

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Thursday released its first report on the effects of solitary confinement on inmates with physical disabilities. The report, titled "Caged In: The Devastating Harms of Solitary...

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News Georgia judge denies state’s request to block in-state tuition for certain immigrants
Georgia judge denies state’s request to block in-state tuition for certain immigrants
Brittany Felder
January 12, 2017 04:25:33 pm

Chief Judge Gail Tusan of the Superior Court of Fulton County on Wednesday refused to place a hold on her previous ruling granting in-state tuition to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) [official...

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Pakistan court delays execution of mentally ill man
Aaron Christenson
January 12, 2017 03:45:46 pm

The Lahore High Court on Thursday delayed the execution of former police officer Khizar Hayat until the Pakistan Supreme Court can rule on the case of another mentally ill convict. Hayat's execution is now scheduled for...

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Senate takes first step to repeal ACA
Jonathon Churchin
January 12, 2017 02:55:59 pm

Senate Republicans on Thursday took the first step required to begin the process of repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by passing a resolution by a vote of 51 to 48, allowing the process not to be subjected...

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Federal appeals court allow Puerto Rico pension bondholders case to proceed
Rachel Gerber
January 12, 2017 02:45:37 pm

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled Wednesday that bondholders of Puerto Rico's Employee Retirement System deserve a hearing to determine if their case has merit to proceed. The lawsuit focuses on...

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Baltimore reaches agreement with DOJ on police department reforms
Aaron Christenson
January 12, 2017 02:40:29 pm

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday announced that it had reached an agreement with the city of Baltimore to reform its police department. The consent decree essentially puts the Baltimore Police Department...

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Illinois man files suit following arrest for flag burning
Jonathon Churchin
January 12, 2017 01:38:05 pm

A 22-year-old Illinois man filed a lawsuit Wednesday after he was arrested for posting a video of him burning a flag, calling the state's law unconstitutional. Byron Bryton Mellot posted six pictures on social media of him burning...

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Rachel Gerber
January 12, 2017 01:36:20 pm

The Suffolk Superior Court in Massachusetts ordered on Wednesday Exxon Mobil to turn over 40 years' worth of documents on climate change. This ruling stems from a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued by...

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Taiwan opposition leader indicted

On February 13, 2007, Ma Ying-jeou, the chairman of Taiwan's opposition party was indicted on embezzlement charges from his time as Mayor of Taipei. That same day, Ma stepped down as leader of the Kuomintang Party and proceeded to announce his candidacy for the Presidency of Taiwan. In the indictment, Ma was accused by the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office of embezzlement. He was ultimately acquitted of these charges by the Supreme Court and elected President of Taiwan in 2008.

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