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News Venezuela opposition lawmaker arrest surrounded by suspicion
Venezuela opposition lawmaker arrest surrounded by suspicion
Alexis Wheeler
January 12, 2017 01:34:45 pm

A Venezuelan opposition politician, Gilber Caro, was arrested Wednesday with authorities alleging that weapons, including explosives, were found in his vehicle. Caro is a lawmaker in Miranda. Popular Will , the political party to which Caro belongs...

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News Philippines president signs reproductive health measure
Philippines president signs reproductive health measure
Alexis Wheeler
January 12, 2017 01:10:08 pm

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order Wednesday advocating for reproductive health measures in the country. The order is entitled "Attaining and Sustaining Zero Unmet Need for Modern Family Planning Through the Strict...

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News France appeals court releases former Kosovo PM with orders to remain in France
France appeals court releases former Kosovo PM with orders to remain in France
Taylor Isaac
January 12, 2017 12:17:29 pm

A French court of appeals on Thursday ordered the release of Ramush Haradinaj, former prime minister of Kosovo, but the court also issued a condition that Haradinaj remain in France until an extradition review from Serbia is reviewed. The extradition...

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News New Jersey top court establishes more factors for juvenile long-term sentencing
New Jersey top court establishes more factors for juvenile long-term sentencing
Taylor Isaac
January 12, 2017 11:44:06 am

The New Jersey Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously ruled that factors such as age, family environment and peer pressure must be considered when dealing with juveniles who face possible long-term sentences. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner wrote...

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News Brazil: head of jail dismissed following the death of 56 inmates during riot
Brazil: head of jail dismissed following the death of 56 inmates during riot
Ruben Sindahl
January 12, 2017 11:23:13 am

The Govenor of the Brazilian state of Amazonas on Tuesday dismissed the official in charge of the prison where 56 inmates died during a riot on New Year's Day. The dismissal came as a reaction to...

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News Supreme Court hears arguments on educational benefits required for students with disabilities
Supreme Court hears arguments on educational benefits required for students with disabilities
Justin Cosgrove
January 12, 2017 10:37:46 am

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments arguments in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District on Wednesday over education benefits for disabled students. The justices will consider what level of educational benefit school...

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US expands sanctions on North Korea for human rights violations
Ruben Sindahl
January 12, 2017 10:21:50 am

The Obama administration expanded sanctions against North Korea for alleged human rights violations on Wednesday, adding to the list of North Korean officials on the Specially Designated Nationals List . The eight persons added to the list...

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News DOJ indicts six Volkswagen employees over conspiracy to cheat emissions tests
DOJ indicts six Volkswagen employees over conspiracy to cheat emissions tests
Steven Wildberger
January 12, 2017 10:07:45 am

The US Department of Justice on Wednesday announced that six high-ranking Volkswagen (VW) employees were indicted for their roles in a potential conspiracy to cheat emissions testing. At the same time as the announcement, Attorney General Loretta...

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News DOJ sues Detroit suburb over Voting Rights Act violation
DOJ sues Detroit suburb over Voting Rights Act violation
Justin Cosgrove
January 12, 2017 09:35:58 am

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against a Detroit suburb on Tuesday for allegedly violating the Voting Rights Act . The DOJ claims that black residents have been denied an...

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Senate holds second day of Sessions confirmation hearings
Steven Wildberger
January 12, 2017 09:12:11 am

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday held the second day of confirmation hearing for Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions , President-elect Donald Trump's proposed attorney general. Sessions' first day of confirmation hearings took place Tuesday, where Sessions pledged to fulfill...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Copyright infringement made US crime

On March 4, 1909, the Copyright Act of 1909 became law, making infringement of a copyright a federal crime for the first time. Review a brief history of copyright in the United States.

First woman appointed to the Canada Supreme Court

On March 4, 1982, Bertha Wilson became the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada.

City of Toronto incorporated

On March 4, 1834, the town of York in the British colony of Canada was incorporated as the City of Toronto. Learn the history of Toronto from the city's official website.

ICC issues warrant for Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir

The International Criminal Court issued its first arrest warrant for a sitting head of state when it sought Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir on March 4, 2009 for allegedly directing attacks against civilians and being an indirect participant in murder, rape, and torture during the conflict in Darfur. Al-Bashir was removed from power in 2019. The former president remains in a Sudanese prison. Learn more about the case against al-Bashir and read the arrest warrant.

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