Highest court in Massachusetts hears arguments in Karen Read’s bid to dismiss murder charge
[ad_1] BOSTON — An attorney for Karen Read on Wednesday argued at the state’s highest court that trying her again…
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‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy contractor behind one of the military’s biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years
[ad_1] SAN DIEGO — Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison…
Jury finds Alabama man not guilty of murdering 11-year-old girl in 1988
[ad_1] BOSTON — A jury on Tuesday found an Alabama man not guilty of killing an 11-year New Hampshire girl…
Former Denver elections worker’s lawsuit says she was fired for speaking out about threats
[ad_1] DENVER — A former Denver elections worker who says she was fired for speaking out about her safety concerns…
California sues LA suburb for temporary ban of homeless shelters
[ad_1] SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles suburb on Monday, alleging the city’s recent moratorium…
Federal judge lets Iowa keep challenging voter rolls although naturalized citizens may be affected
[ad_1] DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge ruled Sunday that Iowa can continue challenging the validity of hundreds of…
True crime’s popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It’s not all good
[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their…
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival
[ad_1] RENO, Nev. — Conservationists and a Native American tribe are suing the U.S. to try to block a Nevada…
Trial in 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls in Indiana reaches midway point as prosecution rests
[ad_1] DELPHI, Ind. — The trial of a man accused of killing two teenage girls in a small Indiana community…
Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
[ad_1] MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The FBI is investigating the death of a Black man in Alabama, who was found hanging…