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Pope Francis Addresses United Nations

Summary: During Pope Francis’ visit to New York, he will address the United Nations and meet with world leaders. According…

Transgender Inmate Prevails in Suit against Prison

Summary: A transgender inmate has won a suit against a Maryland prison, causing the entire prison system in the state…

Wheelchair Bound Man Shot by Police in Delaware

Summary: A 28-year-old man in a wheelchair was shot and killed by police after he allegedly reached for a gun.…

Judge Rules that ‘Happy Birthday’ Song Should Not Be Copyrighted

Summary: After years of debate, a judge has ruled that the “Happy Birthday Song” is part of the public domain,…

Colorado Making More Money from Pot than Booze

Summary: Colorado has enjoyed a surplus of tax revenue since it legalized the use of marijuana. Ever since it legalized…

Friend of Charleston Church Shooter Faces Multiple Charges

Summary: A friend of the Charleston church shooter, Joey Meek, has been arrested for allegedly lying to federal agents and…

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Attorney Sued by Cigna

Summary: Cigna has sued an Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe attorney, claiming that the attorney, his family, and his son’s occupational…

Execution of Richard Glossip Scheduled for 1997 Murder

Summary: Desperately clinging to new evidence that has been uncovered, attorneys for Richard Glossip are trying to have his execution…

Uchimoto Discusses SEC Charges Against Him

Summary: William Uchimoto, who is facing civil charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission, has stated that he is “shocked”…

Assisted Suicide Bill in California Heads to Governor for Signature

Summary: If the governor of California signs an assisted suicide bill, the state will become the fifth to legalize the…

Court Tosses Out $11 Million Verdict

Summary: A multimillion-dollar verdict over whether providing free urine sample cups to doctors was proper has been dismissed by a…

Kentucky Clerk of Court Jailed; Marriage Licenses Issued

Summary: Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk of court who refused to issue marriage licenses after the Supreme Court ruled same-sex…