Trump’s death penalty push faces setbacks as judges block attempts to reverse prior decisions
President Donald Trump’s administration has been pushing for the death penalty, but judges are blocking attempts to reverse…
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Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policies
A judge has ruled the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30…
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Federal appeals panel upholds Connecticut’s assault weapons ban
A federal appeals court in New York has rejected challenges to a ban on assault weapons that Connecticut…
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Prosecutors to seek death penalty for man accused of killing 2 police officers in Utah
Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for a man accused of fatally shooting two police officers in…
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Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111
New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem,…
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US applications for jobless benefits rise last week, but layoffs remain historically low
More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but U.S. layoffs remain in the same historically healthy range…
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Orlando officials denounce removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site
Orlando officials have denounced the removal of a rainbow-colored crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub by Florida transportation workers
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James Dobson, influential founder of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, dies age 89
James Dobson, who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was long a campaigner against abortion…
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