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Judge rules Colorado sheriffs can't sue over state gun laws

December 21, 2015

Judge rules Colorado sheriffs can't sue over state gun laws

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Colorado sheriffs suing the state over new firearm restrictions don't have standing to proceed with the case as a group, but the legal battle is far from over.

Seeing red: DC mayor makes good on pledge to cover city in traffic cams

December 21, 2015

Seeing red: DC mayor makes good on pledge to cover city in traffic cams

The mayor of the nation’s capital wasn’t kidding last year when he said he wanted to “cover the entire city” in traffic cameras.

Tennessee taxpayers may pay for two convention buildings only miles apart

December 20, 2015

Tennessee taxpayers may pay for two convention buildings only miles apart

Does it make sense for Wilson County taxpayers in Tennessee to pay $9 million for an arena seating 2,500 people, while taxpayers in the nearby county seat of Lebanon pay $40 million for a similar building seating 5,000?

Union-backed group paid Seattle fast-food wage protesters

December 20, 2015

Union-backed group paid Seattle fast-food wage protesters

As the $15-an-hour minimum wage movement continues across the country, critics question whether the push is truly a grassroots effort.

NJ bill would fine drivers for snacking, smoking behind the wheel

December 20, 2015

NJ bill would fine drivers for snacking, smoking behind the wheel

Drivers in New Jersey could possibly be pulled over for snacking, smoking or putting on make-up behind the wheel under a bill that has been advanced in the Assembly.

Tea party groups urge Wisconsin Gov. Walker to reject Common Core

December 20, 2015

Tea party groups urge Wisconsin Gov. Walker to reject Common Core

Dozens of conservatives and leaders of tea party groups from across Wisconsin sent Gov. Scott Walker a letter Tuesday urging him to "be the hero" and reject Common Core education standards.

Philly authorities warn would-be 'knockout game' players

December 20, 2015

Philly authorities warn would-be 'knockout game' players

In a bid to stop a brutal "game" from spreading in their city, Philadelphia authorities have issued a no-tolerance warning to would-be players of the “knockout game” – do it and you’re going to be prosecuted.

What smells? Pa. lawmaker wants to ‘Axe’ fragrance in schools

December 20, 2015

What smells? Pa. lawmaker wants to ‘Axe’ fragrance in schools

Teenagers looking to woo a homecoming date could soon be without a powerful -- and pungent -- ally.

Plastic-foam food container ban debated in NYC

December 20, 2015

Plastic-foam food container ban debated in NYC

A potential ban on plastic foam food containers in a city that thrives on takeout proved a piping-hot topic among lawmakers Monday, as they debated the material's pros, cons and prospects for recycling.

Gun-rights activists ask Supreme Court to uphold 'Firearms Freedom Act'

December 20, 2015

Gun-rights activists ask Supreme Court to uphold 'Firearms Freedom Act'

Gun advocates asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to overturn a lower court's ruling against state laws designed to buck federal gun rules.