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Hui Qin, of Old Westbury, made illegal political contributions of $11G to New York City, congressional candidates
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Hui Qin, of Old Westbury, made illegal political contributions of $11G to ...
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Jake Tapper: Finally, Justice for C. J. Rice: Two years ago, I wrote an Atlantic cover story about the case of C. J. Rice, a Philadelphia teenager convicted of ...
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Jake Tapper: Finally, Justice for C. J. Rice
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How Hong Kong’s unique cityscape helps boost its cultural identity and image: Opinion: As film-makers and video artists have long appreciated, Hong Kong boasts ...
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How Hong Kong’s unique cityscape helps boost its cultural identity and ...
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Philadelphia man finally walks free from death row 30 years after wrongful conviction for arson murder
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Philadelphia man finally walks free from death row 30 years after wrongful ...
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Scammer tried to con George Santos, asked $900K to make case vanish: Brooklyn feds
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Scammer tried to con George Santos, asked $900K to make case vanish: ...
Quick Glance: George Santos Attends State of the Union Post-Expulsion
  • The former representative from New York utilized lifetime floor privileges for former House members, even those expelled.

  • George Santos, expelled from the House last year, appeared before the president's address.

  • Despite his controversial reputation, the disgraced former congressman seemed to be holding court that evening.

  • Mr. Santos had carefully planned his splashy return and surprised with his presence before the president's speech.
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Alexandre Ansari, who was awarded $10 million in damages, was wrongfully serving a life sentence over claims that in 2012 he shot and killed Ileana Cuevas ... Show more
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Impeachment may not remove an official but even using the word leaves a mark: "Impeachment talk" becomes the political conversation and an object of obsessive ...
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Impeachment may not remove an official but even using the word leaves a ...
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U.S. Senate panel advances White nomination to federal bench: The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 14-7 to advance Robert J. White's nomination to serve on the ...
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U.S. Senate panel advances White nomination to federal bench
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Hundreds of students, teachers, and administrators in the South Eastern Education District were evacuated from their classrooms on Tuesday following a bomb ... Show more
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Lawsuit alleges Great Neck Park District worker faced retaliation for backing challenger for commissioner seat
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Lawsuit alleges Great Neck Park District worker faced retaliation for ...
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Northwest to get federal prosecutor dedicated to missing and slain Indigenous people
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Northwest to get federal prosecutor dedicated to missing and slain ...
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Richard Schneider alleges a 2023 data breach at USAA led to the theft of $30,000 from his bank account.trib.al/Kt0aglR
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Two Biden judicial nominees withdraw from consideration: Spokane County Superior Court Judge Charnelle Bjelkengren in Washington and Colleen Holland of Rochester ...
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Two Biden judicial nominees withdraw from consideration
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Former Fayette County high school teacher gets 30 years for child pornography: Kevin Lentz, of Lexington, Kentucky, will serve 30 years on child pornography ...
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Former Fayette County high school teacher gets 30 years for child ...
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EMU agreed to $6.85M Title IX lawsuit settlement amid sex assault cases: The school continued to deny fault and liability in the settlement.
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EMU agreed to $6.85M Title IX lawsuit settlement amid sex assault cases
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Boston Market ordered to pay $11.9 million to US Foods in default judgment decision. A US District Court judge has granted U.S ... Show more
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Cuban music promoter arrested by federal agents in Miami. What charges does he face?
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Cuban music promoter arrested by federal agents in Miami. What charges ...
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A Philly man who was convicted in the killing of an off-duty cop, then freed from prison, is suing for ‘malicious prosecution’
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A Philly man who was convicted in the killing of an off-duty cop ...
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Judge says removal of Confederate statue at Arlington can proceed: The federal judge wrote that the “case essentially attempts to place this Court at the center ...
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Judge says removal of Confederate statue at Arlington can proceed
Quick Glance: Court Issues Temporary Order to Protect Confederate Memorial in Arlington
  • Defend Arlington, affiliated with Save Southern Heritage Florida, sued to protect the memorial on Sunday.

  • A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Monday, halting the removal of the memorial for now.

  • The cemetery began removal, but the memorial remains in place after the issuance of the restraining order.

  • The court issued a temporary restraining order and asked the parties to discuss the impact of a previous ruling.
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Wary courts confront AI pitfalls as 2024 promises more disruption: Generative artificial intelligence technology made its mark on the world in 2023 ...
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Wary courts confront AI pitfalls as 2024 promises more disruption
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Cannabis found stashed in baby's cot: A baby’s cot was one of the places police discovered a large portion of $300,000 worth of cannabis this morning after ...
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Cannabis found stashed in baby's cot
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George Santos is in plea negotiation talks, prosecutors say: Santos, who was ousted from Congress this month, is scheduled to have the first court hearing in his ...
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George Santos is in plea negotiation talks, prosecutors say
Quick Glance: Former U.S. Legislator George Santos in Plea Talks
  • George Santos is negotiating a plea agreement for fraud and campaign finance-related crimes.

  • Government attorneys proposed pre-trial deadlines and a speedy trial clock extension to continue plea discussions.

  • Santos faces multiple charges, including defrauding his donors and lying to the government to obtain unemployment benefits during the pandemic.

  • Two members of his campaign team have pleaded guilty in connection to Santos's case.
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House Expels Rep. George Santos From Congress After Critical Ethics Report on His Conduct
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House Expels Rep. George Santos From Congress After Critical Ethics Report ...
Quick Glance: George Santos Expelled from Congress
  • House vote: New York Republican George Santos expelled.

  • Santos, sixth member expelled in a Congress vote.

  • Over 100 Republicans voted with Democrats for Santos' expulsion.

  • Santos to be replaced in special election, date not set.
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Tom Suozzi resume: A close look at his record: Suozzi, the Democrat in the 3rd Congressional District special election, is running on his record and back story ...
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Tom Suozzi resume: A close look at his record
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Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt, you owe it to Missouri to confirm federal court nominees | Opinion
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Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt, you owe it to Missouri to confirm federal ...
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A look at the crowded 2024 field for Pa. attorney general: The Pennsylvania attorney general is seen as one of the most influential roles in state government ...
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A look at the crowded 2024 field for Pa. attorney general
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Sex offender wanted on rape charges killed by police in central Pa.: DA : The police shooting happened Thursday afternoon near a cluster of businesses in ...
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Sex offender wanted on rape charges killed by police in central Pa.: DA
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Pornhub owner agrees to pay $1.8M and independent monitor to resolve sex trafficking-related charge
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Pornhub owner agrees to pay $1.8M and independent monitor to resolve sex ...
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Utah crypto company files for bankruptcy amid federal fraud accusations: A trustee is requesting temporary control over SafeMoon’s operations and assets as ...
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Utah crypto company files for bankruptcy amid federal fraud accusations
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'Disturbingly' large amount of drugs found in baby's cot: Nearly $300,000 worth of cannabis and cash have been seized in Napier and Hastings ...
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'Disturbingly' large amount of drugs found in baby's cot
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Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher is sentenced to 21 months in prison for federal offenses
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Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher is sentenced to 21 months in ...
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Many drivers have tried “just about every excuse in the book to get out of a speeding fine". Here's the worst of them 🔗 tinyurl.com/speedingnzh
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Jury duty in Michigan: What you’ll be paid, what happens if you forget: Jurors perform a valuable service in courts, but that summons in the mail can be ...
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Jury duty in Michigan: What you’ll be paid, what happens if you forget
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US Senate confirms two new federal judges to Louisiana bench: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed two nominations to the federal trial bench in ...
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US Senate confirms two new federal judges to Louisiana bench
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A federal judge ordered a Brentwood pastor accused of making sexually explicit contact with more than 30 minors to remain in custody as he awaits trial ... Show more
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Judge grants C.J. Rice petition to challenge sentence: C.J. Rice could soon be a free man.
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Judge grants C.J. Rice petition to challenge sentence
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Rep. George Santos hit with 23 new federal charges, including identity theft: The new counts come as Santos is already under a federal indictment.
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Rep. George Santos hit with 23 new federal charges, including identity ...
Quick Glance: New York Republicans aim to depose George Santos
  • A group of New York state Republicans in the US House of Representatives plan to introduce a motion to depose indicted fellow Republican George Santos from the chamber.

  • Santos, who represents a district including parts of New York City and its eastern suburbs, has been involved in a scandal since his November 2022 election.

  • Democrats have repeatedly called for Santos to be deposed, and over a dozen Republicans have demanded the same.

  • It is unclear when the motion would be voted on during the House floor session.
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Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges: Rep. George Santos appeared in federal court on Long Island to face the latest charges against him.
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Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges
Quick Glance: Vote on Expelling George Santos Next Week
  • Santos denies the allegations and insists on not resigning.

  • Mr. D'Esposito's resolution states that George Santos is unfit to serve as a US representative.

  • Indictments and investigations against George Santos are cited by him and his colleagues as justification for expulsion.

  • Only two congressmen have been expelled in the last four decades, both after being convicted of federal crimes.
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Former Delco DA Kat Copeland announces run for attorney general: Copeland is the second Republican to join the race. York County District Attorney Dave Sunday in ...
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Former Delco DA Kat Copeland announces run for attorney general
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McDonald's, Wendy's defeat lawsuit over size of burgers: McDonald's (MCD.N) and Wendy's (WEN.O) have defeated a lawsuit accusing them of deceiving hungry diners ...
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McDonald's, Wendy's defeat lawsuit over size of burgers
Quick Glance: McDonald's, Wendy's Win Lawsuit Over Burger Size
  • McDonald's and Wendy's have successfully defended against a lawsuit accusing them of deceiving customers by exaggerating the size of their burgers.

  • A U.S. federal judge found no evidence that the fast-food chains delivered smaller burgers than advertised.

  • The complaint quoted a food stylist who had worked for McDonald's and Wendy's and preferred undercooked patties.

  • The judge ruled that the chains' efforts to make their burgers look appetizing were no different from other companies' use of visually appealing images to promote their products.
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Farmworkers’ daughter survives partisan Senate vote for a seat on the Ninth Circuit Court
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Farmworkers’ daughter survives partisan Senate vote for a seat on the ...
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After Baltimore Police fatally shoot man in Millhill, neighbors question whether foot pursuit was necessary
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After Baltimore Police fatally shoot man in Millhill, neighbors question ...
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Senate confirms prosecutor McMillion for federal bench in Michigan: The U.S. Senate voted to confirm federal prosecutor Brandy R. McMillion to serve on the U.S ...
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Senate confirms prosecutor McMillion for federal bench in Michigan
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Hong Kong public housing residents express safety concerns over months-long repair for road damaged by landslide in record black rainstorm
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Hong Kong public housing residents express safety concerns over ...
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Amityville school district sues over ban on Native American mascots: The lawsuit against the state Board of Regents seeks to keep the "Warriors" name following ...
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Amityville school district sues over ban on Native American mascots
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Former prosecutor, Dallas judge suspended for offensive court behavior: A former federal prosecutor and Dallas County judge has been suspended from practicing ...
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Former prosecutor, Dallas judge suspended for offensive court behavior
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Your go-to guide for this year’s race to the bench : Relying on campaign websites, biographies, and other documents, the Daily News used publicly available ...
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Your go-to guide for this year’s race to the bench 
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Police arrest former opposition councilor amid call to boycott poll: Derek Chu's arrest comes as former elected politicians call on Hong Kongers to boycott the ...
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Police arrest former opposition councilor amid call to boycott poll
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He's back in the news! On Tuesday evening, federal prosecutors unveiled a superseding indictment against the freshman New York congressman alleging that Santos ... Show more
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Senate confirms Ford attorney to serve on federal bench in Detroit: The U.S. Senate confirmed Ford Motor Co. attorney Susan DeClercq to serve on the U.S ...
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Senate confirms Ford attorney to serve on federal bench in Detroit
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McDonald’s and Wendy’s defeat U.S. lawsuit over size of burgers : A judge found no proof that the fast-food chains delivered smaller burgers than advertised ...
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McDonald’s and Wendy’s defeat U.S. lawsuit over size of burgers
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Former ABC journalist sentenced to six years for child sexual abuse material: A former journalist was sentenced to six years in prison for “for transportation ...
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Former ABC journalist sentenced to six years for child sexual abuse ...
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Biden continues push to diversify judiciary with four new nominees: President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced four new nominees to serve as federal judges ...
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Biden continues push to diversify judiciary with four new nominees
Quick Glance: Biden nominates four new judges to diversify the judiciary
  • President Joe Biden announces four new nominees for federal judges in four states.

  • Combined with two new district court nominees in California and Hawaii, Biden has announced a total of 188 federal judicial nominees since taking office in January 2021.

  • Instead, Biden nominated Philip Sellinger as the new U.S. attorney in October 2021.

  • In Oregon, Biden proposes elevating U.S. Magistrate Judge Mustafa Kasubhai to a life-tenured district court judge.
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Judge orders Tennessee law enforcement to stand down ahead of Pride event: A federal judge on Friday granted a temporary restraining order to prevent local ...
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Judge orders Tennessee law enforcement to stand down ahead of Pride event
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Hunt for escaped murderer has expanded after he was spotted outside the previous search area, authorities say
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Hunt for escaped murderer has expanded after he was spotted outside the ...
Quick Glance: Fugitive killer Cavalcante still at large
  • Search teams were unable to locate him despite hours of searching.

  • Cavalcante may have been spotted near Longwood Gardens on Thursday afternoon.

  • He successfully climbed a fence and navigated through razor wire.

  • He was captured on surveillance video at least twice.
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Quick Glance: Record Rainfall Floods Hong Kong and Shenzhen
  • The heaviest rain in 140 years drenched the Asian financial hub of Hong Kong, resulting in two fatalities.

  • Unusually wet weather caused by typhoons brought further disruption to southern China.

  • Hong Kong's weather bureau issued its highest rainstorm warning on Friday.

  • Schools were closed and workers were advised to stay home.