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News DOJ to file statement of interest in opioid lawsuits
DOJ to file statement of interest in opioid lawsuits
Akira Tomlinson
February 28, 2018 03:56:19 pm

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that it will be filing a statement of interest in the multi-district opioid lawsuit against distributors and manufacturers. In the statement of interest, the DOJ will assert that...

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News UN rights expert concerned over allegations of torture in Turkey
UN rights expert concerned over allegations of torture in Turkey
Akira Tomlinson
February 28, 2018 01:31:54 pm

The UN Special Rapporteur on torture expressed concerns Tuesday after allegations of torture and human rights violations committed by Turkish police arose following the end of his visit in December 2016. According to Nils Melzer, those suspected of...

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News US House approves bill to curb online sex trafficking
US House approves bill to curb online sex trafficking
Christopher Hsu
February 28, 2018 01:29:42 pm

The US House of Representatives voted 388-25 Tuesday to approve a bill meant to curb online sex trafficking. HB 1865, introduced last April, would amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 , which...

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News Federal judge dismisses challenge to Trump’s border wall
Federal judge dismisses challenge to Trump’s border wall
Kylee Clark
February 28, 2018 12:47:36 pm

A judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of California granted summary judgment for the Trump administration Tuesday, allowing construction of a border wall between the US and Mexico to proceed. Plaintiffs, including the Center...

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News Mississippi city sued over denial of pride parade permit
Mississippi city sued over denial of pride parade permit
Tate Brown
February 28, 2018 12:38:37 pm

Two women sued the college town of Starkville, Mississippi, Monday after it denied a permit for a gay pride parade. The women had submitted an application for a parade permit to the city of Starkville, following the city's...

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News European Commission releases draft Brexit agreement
European Commission releases draft Brexit agreement
Christopher Anderson
February 28, 2018 11:30:45 am

The European Commission on Wednesday released a draft agreement for the UK's withdrawal from the EU. An accompanying press release credits the Commission's transparency policy for the draft's publication and highlights its main points. These include: the...

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News Federal judge dismisses challenge to Trump order to eliminate regulations
Federal judge dismisses challenge to Trump order to eliminate regulations
David Zwier
February 28, 2018 10:25:20 am

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday granted the government's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's 2 for 1 executive order ...

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News Wisconsin governor sued for not calling special elections
Wisconsin governor sued for not calling special elections
Erin McCarthy Holliday
February 28, 2018 09:13:25 am

A Democratic group headed by former US attorney general Eric Holder sued Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Monday on behalf of several Wisconsin Democrats for his refusal to hold a special election to fill two vacancies in the state...

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News Supreme Court rules in bankruptcy case
Supreme Court rules in bankruptcy case
Lawrenz Fares
February 28, 2018 08:20:29 am

The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday in Merit Management Group v. FTI Consulting , a case concerning bankruptcy courts' power to recover fraudulent property transfers. The matter originated with Merit Management Group's 30percent...

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News Supreme Court hears arguments in Microsoft email disclosure, retaliatory arrest cases
Supreme Court hears arguments in Microsoft email disclosure, retaliatory arrest cases
Autumn Callan
February 28, 2018 06:27:14 am

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday for two cases, United States v. Microsoft Corp. and Lozman v. City of Riveria Beach, Florida . United States v. Microsoft Corp. concerns the application of a...

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