Supreme Court showdown for Google, Twitter and the social media world
At the center of two cases to be argued over two days is Section 230, which provides tech companies a legal shield over what users post online.
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New research could help nurses, police detect bruises on people with dark skin
New scientific research is making it easier to detect bruises on people with darker skin, which has big implications for assault and violence cases that go to court.
Frail people are left to die in prison as judges fail to act on a law to free them
Petitions for compassionate release soared in the pandemic, but federal judges denied most requests. This week officials will review guidelines aimed at freeing imprisoned people who pose no threat.
Florida is one of a wave of states to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Florida is among a growing number of states to ban gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers or hormones, for transgender youth.
New Mexico prosecutors downgrade charges against Alec Baldwin in the 'Rust' shooting
The actor's lawyers argued that he had been charged under a previous version of a New Mexico firearm law. The change would reduce his prison time if convicted in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.
The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'
Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.
A white Louisiana police officer is charged with killing an unarmed Black man
After reviewing evidence and bodycam footage, state troopers charged Shreveport Police Officer Alexander Tyler, 23, with negligent homicide in the Feb. 3 shooting death of Alonzo Bagley, 43.
All 5 ex-Memphis officers plead not guilty in the beating death of Tyre Nichols
They were arraigned on charges of murder, assault and other felonies. Tyre Nichols died three days after officers beat him following a Jan. 7 traffic stop.
A portion of the Georgia special grand jury report on election fraud is out
Georgia has had a special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump broke the law by interfering in the 2020 election. The first part of its report is out now.
The Kentucky Supreme Court says the two abortion bans should remain in place
The Kentucky Supreme Court weighed in on a challenge to the state's abortion bans, saying the two bans should remain in place despite voters rejecting an anti-abortion ballot measure in November.