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Man sentenced 16 years after sexually assaulting Minneapolis woman later injured in deadly car crash

August 11, 2023

Man sentenced 16 years after sexually assaulting Minneapolis woman later injured in deadly car crash

Robert DeLong, 63, will spend the next three decades in prison after he pleaded guilty to raping a woman who was jogging on Boom Island in Minneapolis in March 2007.

5th Circuit deals blow to federal gun statute used in Hunter Biden case

August 10, 2023

5th Circuit deals blow to federal gun statute used in Hunter Biden case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled against a federal law that prohibits unlawful drug users from possessing firearms.

NRA notches legal win in battle with election commission over hidden documents

August 9, 2023

NRA notches legal win in battle with election commission over hidden documents

The Federal Election Commission agreed to pay the National Rifle Association $25,000 to settle a FOIA lawsuit over the agency withholding documents.

Supreme Court allows continued regulation of so-called 'ghost guns'

August 8, 2023

Supreme Court allows continued regulation of so-called 'ghost guns'

The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with the Biden administration and will temporarily allow the government to regulate so-called "ghost guns" that can be made from kits at home.

Florida school district reverses decision to restrict book about gay penguin couple

August 8, 2023

Florida school district reverses decision to restrict book about gay penguin couple

A Florida school district reversed the decision to restrict a book about a gay penguin couple despite the state's controversial "Don't Say Gay law."

Florida man killed in shootout with police was out on bond after allegedly sexually assaulting girl

August 8, 2023

Florida man killed in shootout with police was out on bond after allegedly sexually assaulting girl

Daton Viel, who was killed by police during a standoff Friday, allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl while she was walking to school last year. He posted a $125,000 bond.

Nonprofits are far more reluctant to lobby compared to decades ago, according to recent survey

August 8, 2023

Nonprofits are far more reluctant to lobby compared to decades ago, according to recent survey

According to a recent survey conducted for Independent Sector, nonprofits are much more reluctant to lobby compared to two decades ago.

Rittenhouse's team forms group to fight for everyday people targeted by 'cancel culture'

August 8, 2023

Rittenhouse's team forms group to fight for everyday people targeted by 'cancel culture'

The group that worked on behalf of Kyle Rittenhouse is forming the Themis Alliance, a nonprofit aimed at defending Americans who are facing "cancel culture" attacks.

Connecticut lawmakers pushing to set regulations on AI as the technology continues to evolve

August 7, 2023

Connecticut lawmakers pushing to set regulations on AI as the technology continues to evolve

Lawmakers in Connecticut are working to impose restrictions on artificial intelligence as the technology continues to evolve. At least 25 states introduced AI bills this year.

Thousands of US veterans continue to receive additional benefits as 1-year anniversary of PACT Act approaches

August 7, 2023

Thousands of US veterans continue to receive additional benefits as 1-year anniversary of PACT Act approaches

Thousands of veterans across the United States have received additional benefits since the PACT Act was signed into effect last August. The law is approaching its first anniversary.