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Uber driver in Los Angeles stabbed couple over vomit in car's back seat, new lawsuit says

July 31, 2023

Uber driver in Los Angeles stabbed couple over vomit in car's back seat, new lawsuit says

A married couple in Los Angeles is taking Uber Technologies Inc. to court after one of the company's drivers allegedly stabbed them last fall, per a new lawsuit.

Senator calls for probe after one of Hunter Biden’s lawyers allegedly lied about her identity

July 29, 2023

Senator calls for probe after one of Hunter Biden’s lawyers allegedly lied about her identity

Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., is calling for a disciplinary inquiry into Hunter Biden's legal team after one lawyer connected to the firm was accused of lying.

Marijuana will officially be legal in Minnesota starting Aug. 1: Here's what you need to know

July 28, 2023

Marijuana will officially be legal in Minnesota starting Aug. 1: Here's what you need to know

Marijuana will officially be legal in Minnesota starting on the first day of August. Residents will be able to possess and grow the substance for recreational purposes.

New York State Police accused of violating state law after Sikh officer was barred from growing beard

July 28, 2023

New York State Police accused of violating state law after Sikh officer was barred from growing beard

The New York State Police are being accused of violating state law after they barred a Sikh trooper from growing facial hair for his wedding, despite his religion.

North Carolina looks to extend Medicaid expansion to thousands of low-income adults starting Oct. 1

July 27, 2023

North Carolina looks to extend Medicaid expansion to thousands of low-income adults starting Oct. 1

North Carolina lawmakers are looking to extend Medicaid coverage to thousands of low-income adults by Oct. 1. Negotiations regarding the implementation of the expansion are ongoing.

Ohio Supreme Court upholds law allowing prison sentences to be extended due to bad behaviour

July 26, 2023

Ohio Supreme Court upholds law allowing prison sentences to be extended due to bad behaviour

The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld a law that allows prison officials to extend the prison sentences of incarcerated inmates due to bad behavior.

Arizona woman arrested again after allegedly murdering cousin with hammer during drunken argument

July 26, 2023

Arizona woman arrested again after allegedly murdering cousin with hammer during drunken argument

Brianna Zerth of Arizona was charged Friday in connection with her 33-year-old cousin Kevin McKenna's murder after two prior prison releases, court records show.

Bryan Kohberger might claim 'alibi' in Idaho murders case, court filing reveals

July 25, 2023

Bryan Kohberger might claim 'alibi' in Idaho murders case, court filing reveals

Bryan Kohberger "might rely on an alibi" in his upcoming quadruple murder trial in Idaho, according to a recent court filing and criminal defense attorney John Henry Browne.

Justice Department 'weaponized' bipartisan gun safety law to 'illegally fund' red flag laws, Republicans say

July 25, 2023

Justice Department 'weaponized' bipartisan gun safety law to 'illegally fund' red flag laws, Republicans say

Republicans are accusing the Biden administration's Justice Department of illegally using the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to push states to adopt "red flag" laws.

Attorney 'winks' at camera in secret sex tapes with woman he was prosecuting: court docs

July 25, 2023

Attorney 'winks' at camera in secret sex tapes with woman he was prosecuting: court docs

A disgraced Wisconsin prosecutor "winked several times" during a secret recording of his sexual relations with a woman he was prosecuting, court records show.