Failed Suicide Attempt Leads To Second-Degree Murder Charge
Failed Suicide Attempt Leads To Second-Degree Murder Charge
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Suggests Gradual Parting of Ways Between Europe and USA
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s words Sunday indicate what may begin a gradual parting of ways between Europe and the United States. Speaking at a campaign event in Munich, Merkel said her recent interactions with Donald Trump have shown her that Europe can no longer “completely” rely on America and its other longstanding allies. “The times
4th Circuit Court of Appeals Continues Halt on Trump’s Revised Travel Ban
The Trump administration suffered another embarrassing legal defeat on Thursday, after a panel of judges upheld a halt on the President’s revised travel ban. The controversial executive order – widely regarded and derided as a ‘Muslim ban’ – was indefinitely halted by a district court in March. Judge Derrick Watson, of Hawaii, had blocked the
Family of Michael Sabbie, Left to Die By Private Prison Staff, Sues for Justice
Warning: featured video may be disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. The family of Michael Sabbie is suing the for-profit prison which ignored his pleas for help. In July of 2015, Sabbie was booked into the Bi-State Jail along the Oklahoma-Arkansas border. He’d had an argument with his wife, Teresa, about money. The police were called
GOP’s Back the Blue Act Makes Suing the Police Virtually Impossible
Republicans in the House and Senate have introduced identical bills, both entitled the Back the Blue Act of 2017. Under the guise of protecting law enforcement officers from assault and any variety of criminal mischief and mayhem, the implications of Back the Blue are severe. If the Act passes as proposed, killing or conspiring to
Settlement Checks Mailed In Sexual Abuse Case, Provide Some Closure
Settlement Checks Mailed In Sexual Abuse Case, Provides Some Closure
The Kroger Co. Recalls Macadamia Nuts Amid Listeria Concerns
Fans of Simple Truth macadamia nuts are in for a shortage for the time being, at least in three states. Recently The Kroger Co. issued a recall of their Simple Truth brand macadamia nuts from a number of different retailers over concerns that they may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
House Passes Bill to Remove EPA Restrictions On Use of Pesticides Near Water
Republican representatives passed a measure on Wednesday that would rescind EPA restrictions on the use of pesticides near water. The House vote ran along party lines, culminating in the passage of the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017. Blessed with a name that might sound innocuous to the uninitiated, the bill’s sole intent is gouging
Florida Woman Asked To Post Bond In Trump University Lawsuit
There have been new developments in the Trump University lawsuit. In response to Sherri B. Simpson, “who is appealing the [approved] settlement,” attorney’s “representing thousands of class members in the lawsuits” are now asking Simpson to “post a $220,833 bond.” The reason for the bond is to “protect the class members against the risk of non-payment should” Simpson lose her appeal, and will also cover things like “court, attorney, administrative and class-servicing costs,” according to a motion filed by attorney Rachel Jensen.
Do “We the People” Want Republicans’ Version of Health Care?
The Declaration of Independence says that, We the People are endowed with “unalienable Rights” of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. But the people’s Life, Liberty, and Happiness are dependent upon health care and safety. Do “We the People” want to go where Republicans want to take us? Republican Proposals The new national policies being