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News FIFA completes internal corruption investigation
FIFA completes internal corruption investigation
Akira Tomlinson
March 31, 2017 03:36:14 pm

FIFA announced Friday it has completed its internal investigation regarding allegations of criminal misconduct, bribery, and corruption in world football. The investigation began after the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) and...

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News Journalists allegedly targeted for drone strikes sue US government
Journalists allegedly targeted for drone strikes sue US government
Clarissa Sarmiento
March 31, 2017 03:30:54 pm

Human rights group Reprieve has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for District of Columbia against the US government for allegedly placing them on a "kill list" to be targeted for...

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News Taiwanese Sunflower Movement protestors acquited
Taiwanese Sunflower Movement protestors acquited
Erik Slobe
March 31, 2017 03:02:14 pm

On Friday, twenty-two members of the so-called Sunflower Movement were acquitted of charges related to their 2014 occupation of the Legislative Yuan. The activists were protesting plans to pass a trade deal with China....

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News EU President Donald Tusk outlines future plans with UK following Brexit
EU President Donald Tusk outlines future plans with UK following Brexit
William Theisen
March 31, 2017 01:42:46 pm

European Union President Donald Tusk laid out plans for the EU's future negotiations with the UK during a speech in Malta on Monday. In response to the UK's invocation of Article 50 , whereby the...

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News Senate holds first hearing on Russia involvement in election
Senate holds first hearing on Russia involvement in election
Elizabeth Lowman
March 31, 2017 01:11:47 pm

The U.S. Senate on Thursday held its first hearing on Russian involvement in the 2016 election. Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice-Chairman Mark Warner of the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence...

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Justice Department appeals court injunction on travel ban
Elizabeth Lowman
March 31, 2017 12:52:25 pm

The US Department of Justice filed a notice on Thursday saying that it will appeal a Hawaii federal judge's order against President Donald Trump's revised travel ban . The judge converted...

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News Former NSC advisor Michael Flynn requests immunity in exchange for testimony
Former NSC advisor Michael Flynn requests immunity in exchange for testimony
William Theisen
March 31, 2017 12:32:06 pm

Former US Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn requested immunity in exchange for his potential testimony on Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election, according to a letter sent Thursday from his attorney, Robert Kelner . Flynn was...

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News Israel approves first new West Bank settlement in 20 years
Israel approves first new West Bank settlement in 20 years
Lawrenz Fares
March 31, 2017 11:51:31 am

Israel's Security Cabinet voted unanimously on Thursday to approve the first settlement in the West Bank in more than 20 years. The settlement will be constructed near the Palestinian city of Nablus and is intended to...

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Scotland formally requests second referendum on independence from UK
Ram Eachambadi | JURIST Staff
March 31, 2017 11:49:13 am

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has acknowledged receipt of a signed letter from Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon formally demanding a second referendum on Scotland's independence from the UK. In her letter, Sturgeon expressed frustration...

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News Senate votes to allow states to withhold funds from abortion providers
Senate votes to allow states to withhold funds from abortion providers
Lars Peterson
March 31, 2017 11:16:22 am

The US Senate on Thursday passed a joint resolution to allow states to prevent federal grant money from going to abortion providers. Under the bill, states would be allowed to withhold federal family planning funds from Planned Parenthood [advocacy...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Puerto Ricans granted US Citizenship

On March 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act, granting Puerto Rico status as a United States territory and granting all of its residents US citizenship. The Bill furthermore constructed a government and a bill of rights for the island and allowed its residents to serve in the US military. In 1952, the rights of Puerto Rico and its residents were further extended when the island promulgated its own constitution.

Lord Mansfield born

Lord Mansfield (William Murray), Chief Justice of the King's Bench and developer of English commercial law, was born in Scone, Scotland, on March 2, 1702. Learn more about Lord Mansfield.

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