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Jeffrey Epstein’s Former Prosecutors Used ‘Poor Judgment’ In Deal, DOJ Says
Prosecutors including then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta did nothing illegal in a 2008 deal under which Epstein avoided federal charges related to sex with underage girls, the department says. Continue Reading Jeffrey Epstein’s Former Prosecutors Used ‘Poor Judgment’ In Deal, DOJ Says
‘No Evidence’ Election Was Compromised, Cybersecurity Agency Says
The agency said the U.S. system was prepared to handle the process of questioning the outcome of an election. Continue Reading ‘No Evidence’ Election Was Compromised, Cybersecurity Agency Says
Appeals Court Rules Harvard Doesn’t Discriminate Against Asian American Applicants
The panel of judges upheld a federal district court’s decision from last year, teeing up a possible case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue Reading Appeals Court Rules Harvard Doesn’t Discriminate Against Asian American Applicants
Lucille Bridges, Mother Of Anti-Segregation Icon Ruby Bridges, Dies At 86
In 1960, she braved death threats and racial epithets to accompany her daughter to the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, desegregating the school. Continue Reading Lucille Bridges, Mother Of Anti-Segregation Icon Ruby Bridges, Dies At 86
Georgia Will Conduct A Hand Recount Amid GOP’s Baseless Fraud Claims
The hand recount, which will likely be both less accurate than a machine recount and more costly, must be completed by Friday, Nov. 20. Continue Reading Georgia Will Conduct A Hand Recount Amid GOP’s Baseless Fraud Claims
New Memorial Recognizes Generations Of Military Service By Native American Veterans
The newest monument on the National Mall, which opens on Veterans Day, will provide a quiet shrine for Native vets to visit. Native Americans have traditionally served in high numbers. Continue Reading New Memorial Recognizes Generations Of Military Service By Native American Veterans
Wisconsin Man Charged With Providing Rifle Used In Kenosha Protest Shootings
Dominick David Black was charged with illegally providing the gun that prosecutors say Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot three men, killing two, during a protest this summer in Kenosha, Wis. Continue Reading Wisconsin Man Charged With Providing Rifle Used In Kenosha Protest Shootings
FDA OKs Eli Lilly COVID-19 Drug Called, But Supplies Will Be Limited
Eli Lilly’s monoclonal antibody will be available to people 65 or older or those with underlying health conditions. Supplies will be short, and allocating the medicine will be a challenge. Continue Reading FDA OKs Eli Lilly COVID-19 Drug Called, But Supplies Will Be Limited
Affordable Care Act Again Goes Before Supreme Court, Now With Amy Coney Barrett On Bench
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is back before the Supreme Court, with opponents challenging it for a third time. The first attempts to derail the law failed in the high court by votes of 5-to-4 and 6-to-3. But the makeup of the court is very different now, with three justices appointed by President Trump – among them new Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Continue Reading Affordable Care Act Again Goes Before Supreme Court, Now With Amy Coney Barrett On Bench
Vatican Report Says Pope John Paul II Knew About Allegations Against Former Cardinal
The report on the former archbishop of Washington, Theodore McCarrick, who was defrocked last year, states that Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI were aware of the accusations of sexual misconduct. Continue Reading Vatican Report Says Pope John Paul II Knew About Allegations Against Former Cardinal
Veterans And Gold Star Families Granted Lifetime Passes To National Parks
Former service members and families of those killed on active duty will have “free access to the iconic and treasured lands they fought to protect.” Continue Reading Veterans And Gold Star Families Granted Lifetime Passes To National Parks
From DACA To Border, Biden’s Immigration Promises Likely Hinge On Who Controls The Senate
President-elect Biden is expected to quickly reverse some of the Trump administration’s most controversial policies. But his ability to reshape immigration would be limited in a divided government. Continue Reading From DACA To Border, Biden’s Immigration Promises Likely Hinge On Who Controls The Senate
