Month: February 2024
Justice Department proposes major changes to address racial disparities in state crime victim funds
The Justice Department has proposed changes to rules governing state-run programs that provide financial assistance to violent crime victims in order to address racial disparities and curb the number of subjective denials of compensation.
Read MoreHow the World Is Reacting to King Charles’ Cancer Diagnosis
Leaders around the world have been sharing messages of support for King Charles III after Buckingham Palace announced Monday that he had been diagnosed with cancer. The 75-year-old King, who recently underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate, was diagnosed with
Read MoreNo verdict after first day of deliberations in trial of Michigan school shooter’s mom – The Associated Press
No verdict after first day of deliberations in trial of Michigan school shooter’s mom The Associated Press Jennifer Crumbley jury goes home after full day of deliberation Detroit Free Press Jennifer Crumbley Trial: What we know about the jurors and their deliberations FOX
Read MoreSouth Carolina woman seeks clarity on abortion ban in lawsuit backed by Planned Parenthood
In a lawsuit filed Monday, Taylor Shelton and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic argue that the Republican-led state Legislature provided two different definitions of “fetal heartbeat” in a confusing manner.
Read MoreSouth Carolina woman seeks clarity on abortion ban in lawsuit backed by Planned Parenthood
In a lawsuit filed Monday, Taylor Shelton and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic argue that the Republican-led state Legislature provided two different definitions of “fetal heartbeat” in a confusing manner.
Read MoreWhat we know about King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis
Less than 18 months into his reign, King Charles is suspending public duties. Buckingham Palace says he’ll continue the paperwork of state business as he undergoes outpatient treatment for cancer.
Read MoreBlinken is back in the Middle East as U.S. responds to attack
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East, reassuring the region that the U.S. is seeking to de-escalate tensions and pushing for more aid to get into Gaza
Read MoreFamily of Black girls handcuffed, held at gunpoint by Colorado police reach $1.9 million settlement
A Black woman and a group of young girls who were wrongfully forced out of their car, held at gunpoint and handcuffed by police in suburban Denver in 2020 have reached a $1.9 million legal settlement.
Read MoreAs conservatives balk, U.S. Border Patrol union endorses Senate immigration deal – NBC News
As conservatives balk, U.S. Border Patrol union endorses Senate immigration deal NBC News Senate’s border deal teeters on brink of collapse POLITICO Senate Republicans cast doubt on bipartisan border bill NPR You can probably guess why Trump is dead set against the border
Read MoreAs conservatives balk, U.S. Border Patrol union endorses Senate immigration deal – NBC News
As conservatives balk, U.S. Border Patrol union endorses Senate immigration deal NBC News G.O.P. Backlash to Border Deal Reflects Vanishing Ground for a Compromise The New York Times Fate of bipartisan border bill remains uncertain NBC News McConnell and Border Patrol union back
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