Sandy Hook Gun Lawsuit Heads To Connecticut Supreme Court
The gun's design and intended use are at the heart of the plaintiffs' case, as the families' attorneys say the weapon should never have been sold to civilians.
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Obama Administration Appeals Judge's Ruling To Block Overtime Pay Rule
The future of the rule is extremely uncertain. Even if the Obama administration wins its appeal, the incoming Trump administration has already threatened to scrap the measure.
Judges Have More Power In Granting Warrants To Hack Digital Devices
New rules let a federal court approve government searches of devices outside the court's district. The Justice Department wanted the change to keep up with technology. Opponents consider it scary.
S.C. Jury Deliberates Case Of Ex-Police Officer Who Killed Motorist
Jurors in Charleston, S.C. are deliberating the fate of former police officer Michael Slager. He's accused of murder after shooting Walter Scott, an unarmed black man, as he fled after a traffic stop.
Supreme Court Tests Whether Detained Immigrants Have Right To Hearing
The Supreme Court tests whether immigrants facing deportation are entitled to a hearing, with possibility of release within the U.S., if they have been held for six months or longer.
Prosecutor Says N.C. Officer Acted Lawfully In Shooting Death Of Black Man
The district attorney in Charlotte, N.C., says the police officer who shot and killed a man won't be charged because he acted lawfully. The September shooting touched off days of violent protests.
Not A Hack: U.S. Office Of Government Ethics Tweets At Trump
In an odd sequence of events, the federal ethics watchdog praised Trump in a series of snarky tweets for allegedly deciding to divest his businesses — something he hasn't specifically promised.
Blocking Supplies To Pipeline Protesters Would Be 'Huge Mistake,' N.D. Governor Says
Gov. Jack Dalrymple said Wednesday his emergency evacuation order for areas near the route of the Dakota Access Pipeline did not authorize roadblocks or forcible removal of people.
U.S. Imposes Nationwide Ban On Smoking In All Public Housing
The Obama administration has issued a sweeping final rule banning smoking in all public housing units nationwide, extending a smoke-free environment to nearly a million units.
Abortion-Rights Groups Challenge Restrictions In Three States
Abortion-rights supporters are going on the offensive to challenge state laws that limit access to abortion, even as they anticipate more restrictions under a Trump administration.