Motorcycles Can Now Run Problematic Red Lights In Kentucky
A new law that takes effect today was prompted by motorcycles' inability to trigger sensors at traffic signals, forcing them to wait long periods at red lights.
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Probe Finds $70 Million Money-Laundering Bust Might Have Been Dirty Itself
An by the Miami Herald raises questions about a Florida task force that busted a huge money-laundering ring. Did the unit help catch criminals, or just enrich two small law enforcement departments?
Malware And Hacking Forum Darkode Is Shut Down; Dozens Arrested
Those indicted include an accused administrator who created a large network of hacked computers that stole private data "on approximately 200,000,000 occasions."
Obama Shortens Prison Terms For 46 Drug Offenders, Vows More Commutations
All of those whose sentences were commuted would have gotten lighter prison terms under new sentencing guidelines. The White House says the they aren't hardened criminals and deserve a second chance.
Ginsburg: Liberal Justices Make A Point To Speak With One Voice
Being in one opinion is important, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Thursday. "If you want to make sure you're read, you do it together, and you do it short," she said.
Eric Garner's Family Urges Justice Department To Prosecute Officer
Having reached a $5.9 million settlement with New York City over Garner's death last summer, his family members say they want a federal indictment of a police officer.
Legal Name Change? Facebook Still Won't Let You Be Maj. Major Major Major
The social media titan has been cracking down on names it perceives to be fake, even if they no longer are — as Jemmaroid Von Laalaa recently discovered.
White House Announces Commutations For 46 Mostly Nonviolent Offenders
Most were sentenced under drug charges. Nearly all of them would have already served their time if they were convicted of the same crime today.
Special Visa For Immigrant Victims Of Crime Proves Controversial
Non-citizens who are victims of serious crime may qualify for a special visa. The purpose of the law is to encourage immigrants to cooperate with law enforcement, whatever their legal status. But some question whether the U visa is working as intended.
N.C. Trial Outcome Could Sway National Voting Rights Measures
The Justice Department is challenging North Carolina's 2013 elections law, a sweeping overhaul that could affect black voter turnout disproportionately.