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May 20, 2024

Bashing governor in publicly funded campaign ads is OK in Connecticut legislative races, court rules

Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled that the free speech rights of two Republicans were violated after they were fined thousands for criticizing the governor in publicly-funded campaign ads

May 20, 2024

Judge cites error, will reopen sentencing hearing for man who attacked Paul Pelosi

District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley will reopen the sentencing hearing of David DePape, the man who broke into the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi and assaulted her husband.

May 20, 2024

Americans in alleged Congo coup plot formed an unlikely band

In a weekend attack on Congo's presidential palace, three Americans formed an 'unlikely band' under the leadership of opposition figure Christian Malanga.

May 20, 2024

New safety rules set training standards for train dispatchers and signal repairmen

The Federal Railroad Administration finalized new federal certification rules for signal repairmen and train dispatchers, which will set minimum standards and ensure workers have the skills they need.

May 20, 2024

Surprise grizzly attack prompts closure of a mountain in Grand Teton

A mountain was closed in western Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park after a grizzly bear attacked and injured a man from Massachusetts; he was taken to a nearby hospital.

May 20, 2024

Attack on police station in Colombia leaves 2 officers dead, bomb blast injures 6 others

Violence in southwestern Colombia intensified when an attack on a police station in Morales by rebel group FARC-EMC left at least 2 police officers dead, and a bomb blast in Jamundi left 6 injured.

May 20, 2024

Pennsylvania woman gets 4 to 8 years for shooting county prosecutor

Porice Diamond Mincy, 32, of Brookville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty Monday to shooting Cameron County District Attorney Paul J. Malizia in the leg last year.

May 20, 2024

Primary ballots give Montana voters a chance to re-think their local government structures

Voters in Montana will have an opportunity this year to audit the powers and structures of their county and city governments through a 'local government review' on their primary ballots.

May 20, 2024

Arpaio verdict reportedly costing taxpayers some $314 million

Legal and compliance costs in the overhaul of Arizona's Maricopa County Sheriff's Office are expected to reach $314 million by next summer.

May 20, 2024

EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water systems, urges utilities to take immediate action

The EPA has urged water systems to take actions to protect the country's drinking water, warning that cyberattacks against U.S. water utilities are becoming increasingly frequent.