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Texas prosecutor appeals ruling that tossed Crystal Mason's voting fraud conviction
A Texas prosecutor on Thursday appealed a recent ruling that tossed Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction from 2018, the Tarrant County district attorney’s office said in a statement. “The trial court’s guilty verdict should be affirmed,” the ...The Hill - Politics -
Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned by N.Y. Court of Appeals
In a staggering 4-to-3 decision, the state’s highest court overturned the conviction of the disgraced movie producer, who in 2020 was found guilty of two felony sex crimes.The New York Times - Top stories -
Will the Supreme Court rule that Donald Trump is above the law?
Also in today’s newsletter, as traders build up bets of another rate increase we consider what it means for BidenFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Evan Gershkovich’s appeal against his detention rejected by Moscow court
Wall Street Journal reporter, held since March 2023 on espionage allegations, to remain in Russian jail for at least two more months. The American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested over a year ago in Russia, will remain in jail for at ...The Guardian - World -
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York appeals court
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was overturned Thursday in New York, making way for a new trial.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by N.Y. court; California conviction stays
In a stunning reversal, a New York appeals court overturned the conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, citing errors by the trial judge.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - California -
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned by New York appeals court
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about ...CBS News - Top stories - New York -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trialABC News - Entertainment - New York -
Supreme Court debates limits of presidential immunity in Trump appeal
Several justices appear sceptical of expansive reading but also question distinction between official and private actsFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Supreme Court debates limits of presidential immunity in Trump appeal
Several justices appear sceptical of expansive reading but also question distinction between official and private actsFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Overturned by NY Appeals Court: Key Takeaways
The Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on sex crimes charges in New York, but he is not a free man. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - Top stories -
New York's highest court overturns Harvey Weinstein verdict
The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that disgraced former media mogul Harvey Weinstein did not receive a fair trial in a 2020 case in which he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women. In a 4-3 decision, the appeals court ...CBS News - Top stories - New York -
West Virginia attorney general says state will appeal ruling on transgender athlete restrictions to Supreme Court
West Virginia plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear for a second time a case over the state's restrictions on transgender student-athletes, its attorney general said Wednesday. “This is a significant case to bring to the Supreme Court, and ...The Hill - Politics -
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ordering new trial in landmark #MeToo case
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ordering new trial in landmark #MeToo caseABC News - Entertainment - New York -
Kentucky appeals court denies Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to enter Kentucky Derby
A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables’ requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill DownsABC News - Sports -
Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence
A federal appeals court says singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in ChicagoABC News - Entertainment -
The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration
English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talentFinancial Times - World -
The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration
English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talentFinancial Times - Business -
The Supreme Court, hearing a last-ditch appeal from Trump, appeared open to granting some level of immunity to protect former presidents from being prosecuted for alleged crimes committed while in office.
The Supreme Court, hearing a last-ditch appeal from Trump, appeared open to granting some level of immunity to protect former presidents from being prosecuted for alleged crimes committed while in office.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Talk of an Immigrant ‘Invasion’ Grows in Republican Ads and Speech
Once relegated to the margins of the national debate, the word is now part of the party’s mainstream message on immigration.The New York Times - Top stories -
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.
The Supreme Court struggled with the consequences of its 2022 decision ending the nationwide right to abortion in a case pitting the health of women suffering medical emergencies against a state law that bans the procedure.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Immigration advocates see work permits as Biden's best option
President Biden’s left flank is pushing for expanded work permits for undocumented immigrants, not just as a humanitarian imperative, but as a political boon ahead of November. Speculation over Biden’s next play on immigration has reached a fever ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Operation Zufolo: Australia deployed a ‘charade’ to sustain indefinite immigration detention – it failed
Exclusive: The federal government set out to show it was trying to deport non-citizens, knowing there was a risk a key high court ruling could be overturned. But an insider says it was purely symbolic. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, ...The Guardian - World -
Dozens arrested in California and Texas as campus administrators move to shut down protests – live
More than 60 people, including a journalist, arrested at University of Southern California and University of Texas at Austin. Campus protests: full storyMike Johnson, the Republican House speaker, will visit Columbia University today to speak to ...The Guardian - World - California -
Potential TikTok ban signed into law
President Biden signed into law a foreign aid bill that also includes a provision that could ban TikTok. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media platform, will have to sell it within a certain period of time in order to ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Botswana's foreign minister says UK also approached his country to take 'unwanted immigrants'
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Botswana's foreign minister says UK also approached his country to take 'unwanted immigrants'
Botswana’s foreign minister says his country was approached by the U.K. to take some of what he called their “unwanted immigrants” but declined the requestABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Spring games: Position battles and newcomers to keep an eye on
From Oregon's new QB to more Colorado roster turnover, breaking down the biggest storylines from teams in action Saturday.ESPN - Sports -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction in New York overturned on appeal
State appeals court found mistakes in prosecution of former film mogul that gave momentum to #MeToo movementFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Abbott endorses Texas congressman who called colleagues 'scumbags'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) endorsed Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday, defending the congressman as he faces criticism from fellow Republicans after dubbing two far-right members of the caucus “scumbags.” Gonzales went after Reps. Matt ...The Hill - Politics -
Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters on University of Texas campus
Texas state police detained pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday on the University of Texas at Austin campus after hundreds of students walked out of classes and began a sit-in to support Gaza, local and state media reported. Social media ...The Hill - Politics -
What to know about pro-Palestine university protests, from Texas to California
A wave of pro-Palestinian protest grew even larger Wednesday as college students around the country marched, camped out and in some cases were taken into police custody.The Hill - Politics - California -
Lawsuit vs. ex-Texas Tech guard Isaacs dismissed
A civil lawsuit that accused former Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a team trip to the Bahamas in November has been dismissed, according to attorneys for both sides.ESPN - Sports -
Fox journalist among dozens arrested at Texas university as protests swell
Local and state police clash with demonstrators in state capital of Austin while rightwing governor says protesters ‘belong in jail’. At least 20 people were arrested, including a photojournalist, as police and demonstrators violently clashed at ...The Guardian - World -
High schooler accused of killing fellow student on campus in Arlington, Texas
Police say a 17-year-old has been arrested on a murder warrant after fatally shooting a schoolmate on the campus of an Arlington, Texas, high schoolABC News - Top stories -
Student killed and another arrested after a shooting at a high school in Texas
An 18-year-old student was killed and another student arrested following a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Bowie High School in Arlington.NBC News - Top stories -
Pro-Palestinian protests continue to grow at campuses in New York and Texas
Violent clashes between protesters opposed to the Israel-Hamas war and police have taken place at campuses across the nation, along with multiple arrests.NBC News - Politics - New York -
Texas Chain Saw Massacre And Halloween Board Games Are Up For Preorder At Amazon
Nothing is better than a night of horror movies and board games, especially if both of those hobbies have been combined into an unholy union of dice rolls and familiar franchises. If that sounds like a good time to you, you can keep an eye out for ...GameSpot - Tech -
Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin
University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday will not be charged, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza’s office confirmed Thursday. The prosecutor’s office said it has decided not to move ...The Hill - Politics -
More than a dozen tornadoes touch down across Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska
More than a dozen tornadoes have touched down in three states – Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. Video shows a massive twister tearing across the interstate north of Lincoln, Nebraska, as large pieces of debris flew through the air. Omar Villafranca ...CBS News - Top stories