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Apr 19 2024
Headline Roundup
Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Courthouse Where Trump is on Trial
A man set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s trial is taking place.
For Context: Trump is currently in New York on trial for business fraud stemming from allegations that he covered up hush money payments made shortly before the 2016 election to an adult film star.
Details: The man has been identified as Max Azzarello, 37. Before setting
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House where University of Idaho students killed torn down over victims’ family opposition
Demolition of the off-campus home where four University of Idaho students were killed last year began Thursday morning over continued protests from at least half of the victims’ families before a trial for the man charged with their loved ones’ murders. Work to bring down the unique property got underway before dawn. The noise from the heavy machinery pierced the nearby campus as a local
Idaho StatesmanDec 28 2023
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Presidential Hopeful Nikki Haley Won’t Cite Slavery as Cause of U.S. Civil War
On the campaign trial, Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley on Wednesday did not cite slavery when asked what she believed caused the U.S. Civil War. Haley was fielding a question from a participant of a town hall meeting in Berlin, New Hampshire. Nikki Haley: “We need to have capitalism. We need to have economic freedom. We need to make sure that we do all things so that individuals
Democracy Now!Sep 11 2020
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Here’s what you need to know about clinical trials as drug makers push forward with coronavirus vaccine studies
Whether you’re new to investing in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies or simply paying close attention to the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, questions may have occurred about how clinical trials work — here’s what you need to know to understand the process.
The first thing is that we’ve never seen vaccines developed as quickly as what is happening right now. It took a year
MarketWatchDec 26 2023
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Conviction of former congressman Jeff Fortenberry thrown out
An appeals court on Tuesday reversed a conviction that led to the resignation last year of former congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), ruling that he was not tried in the right venue on charges of lying to federal agents about illegal campaign contributions from a foreign billionaire. Keeping up with politics is easy with The 5-Minute Fix Newsletter, in your inbox weekdays. The decision by
Washington PostDec 20 2023
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Trump Tells High Court There’s No Need To Rush The Jan. 6 Case Against Him
Donald Trump told the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday that there is no need to expedite proceedings in the criminal case based on his coup attempt ― but failed to mention that he would have the power to end that prosecution should he return to the White House before the case is concluded.
In a 44-page filing, Trump lawyers John Lauro, John Sauer and Todd Blanche said prosecutors want to
HuffPostDec 29 2023
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4 inmates indicted in 2020 beating death at Oahu Community Correctional Center
Four Oahu Community Correctional Center inmates were indicted Wednesday on the charge of manslaughter in the 2020 beating death of fellow inmate Christopher Vaefaga, 36. Read more Four Oahu Community Correctional Center inmates were indicted Wednesday on the charge of manslaughter in the 2020 beating death of fellow inmate Christopher Vaefaga, 36. An Oahu grand jury indicted two men — Aaron
Honolulu Star-AdvertiserDec 24 2023
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Top Chicago Dem Convicted on Bribery and Extortion Charges
A long-time Chicago Democrat and former alderman, Edward Burke, was found guilty of 13 federal corruption charges following a six-week trial.
Burke had served in the Chicago City Council for 54 years.
The Democrat now faces charges including racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion.
Burke was a symbol of power and influence in Chicago for many years, and now his
HotAirApr 17 2021
Analysis
What happens next now that closing arguments are set in the Derek Chauvin trial? We explain how jury deliberations will work.
The prosecution and defense have rested their respective cases in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
So, what happens now in the proceedings against the man accused in the death of George Floyd?
Judge Peter Cahill told the 14 members of the jury that they should return to court at 9 a.m. CDT on Monday and be prepared to hear closing arguments from
USA TODAYDec 27 2023
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Suburban babysitter charged after allegedly stabbing 2 young girls
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A woman accused of stabbing two young girls while babysitting in Lisle was charged and denied pre-trial release Tuesday. Jennifer Kouchoukos, 51, of Naperville, is facing two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated battery to a child and two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following an incident on Nov. 17. That evening at around 5:
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