The U.S. Department of Justice seeks to block a book publishing 'behemoth'
The Department of Justice is suing to block a proposed merger between Penguin Random House and Simon and Schuster
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Carole Baskin's lawsuit says she didn't agree to be in 'Tiger King' sequel
In court documents filed Monday, Baskin, who is seen in the trailer for the new show, said any sequel cannot feature any footage of her or Big Cat Rescue.
Meet Judge Beth Robinson, the first out lesbian to serve on any federal circuit court
Robinson laid the legal groundwork for marriage equality before becoming an associate justice on the Vermont Supreme Court. Her confirmation is being hailed as a milestone for LGBTQ representation.
More same-sex couples eligible for Social Security survivors benefits
The Justice Department and Social Security Administration have dropped their appeals of a ruling that overturned a requirement that couples must be wed for nine months before qualifying.
Texans react to Supreme Court challenges to the state's abortion law
The Supreme Court heard two challenges to the Texas law that bans most abortions after six weeks. A majority of the justices appeared open to letting abortion providers challenge the law.
News brief: climate meeting, Texas abortion law, Election Day in Virginia
The climate summit continues in Glasgow, Scotland. The Supreme Court heard two challenges to the Texas abortion law. Virginia voters will cast ballots in a tight governor's race.
A California court says drug companies aren't liable for the state's opioid crisis
In a ruling issued late Monday, state superior court Judge Peter J. Wilson found the companies, including Johnson & Johnson, aren't "legally liable" for the opioid crisis.
Supreme Court justices seem to tilt toward abortion providers in Texas
In arguments Monday, the court heard challenges from the U.S. Justice Department and abortion providers over the controversial law that has the effect of banning most abortions in Texas.
Jury selection begins in murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse for Kenosha shooting
Jury selection begins in the trial of 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, charged with homicide and attempted homicide in deadly shootings in the summer of 2020 during unrest in Kenosha, Wis.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Texas abortion law case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving a controversial Texas law that in effect bars abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, well before most women know they are pregnant.