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Trump claims gag order is ‘unconstitutional’ after New York court threatens jail for latest violation

7 May 2024, 7:30 am by Ingrid Burke Friedman | JURIST Editorial Director

In Monday’s order, Merchan said the statement violated the gag order by making public statements about the jury and how it was selected, thereby calling into question the integrity and legitimacy of the trial. [read post]

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Some thoughts about the "encampment" at the University of Chicago (and its end)

7 May 2024, 7:19 am by Brian Leiter

(I started drafting this on the evening of May 6--the "encampment" was disbanded in the early hours of May 7, a topic I will address, below) For a week (since Monday, April 29), there has been an "encampment" at the... [read post]

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Antioch marks 1-year of Angelo Quinto response team

7 May 2024, 6:59 am by Yosi Yahoudai

“We haven’t had an in-custody death since we launched this, so that’s a mark of success for me,” Mayor Lamar Thorpe-Hernandez said on Monday. [read post]

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Deadly tornado causes extensive damage to small Oklahoma town as powerful storms hit central US

7 May 2024, 5:59 am by Yosi Yahoudai

The storms began earlier Monday with gusty winds and rain. [read post]

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4 murder suspects strike deal because of racist Antioch police text scandal

7 May 2024, 5:39 am by Yosi Yahoudai

Murder trials were slated for Monday, but Goldstein told the court a plea deal was struck last week. [read post]

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University of Chicago clears a pro-Palestinian demonstration as MIT confronts a new encampment

7 May 2024, 5:30 am by Yosi Yahoudai

At MIT, protesters were given a Monday afternoon deadline to voluntarily leave or face suspension. [read post]

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5 workers dead, 49 still missing after a building under construction collapsed in South Africa

7 May 2024, 4:24 am by Yosi Yahoudai

Authorities said early Tuesday that the death toll had risen to five, while 49 workers remained buried in the mangled wreckage of the building, which collapsed on Monday afternoon. [read post]

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To find masked mob members who attacked UCLA camp, police using Jan. 6 tactics

7 May 2024, 3:00 am by Yosi Yahoudai

” On Monday night, Block outlined actions the school is taking in the aftermath of last week’s violence. [read post]

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Israeli forces seize Gaza side of Rafah border crossing, putting cease-fire talks on knife’s edge

7 May 2024, 1:27 am by Yosi Yahoudai

The development came after hours of whiplash in the Israel-Hamas war, with the militant group on Monday saying it accepted an Egyptian-Qatari mediated cease-fire proposal. [read post]

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“She was just such a bright light”: friends remember 11-year-old killed in Madera County Crash

6 May 2024, 11:17 pm by Yosi Yahoudai

” Amelia made such an impact on her community that Spring Valley Elementary School, which she used to attend, posted a message on Facebook Monday that read in part: “The Spring Valley Community is deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved former student, Amelia Marsh. [read post]

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‘I couldn’t leave her’: Neighbor recounts assisting family after teen fatally shot in Natomas

6 May 2024, 10:55 pm by Yosi Yahoudai

The Walker family provided a written statement Monday, writing in part, “We just want to know what happened and for those who committed this senseless act of gun violence to be brought to justice. [read post]

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Join the Discussion on AI Regulation in the Financial Services Sector

6 May 2024, 10:00 pm