Federal appeals court says banning gun sales to adults under 21 is unconstitutional
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ruled against a federal law requiring young adults to be 21 to buy handguns, finding it violated the Second Amendment.
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Appeals Court Strikes Down Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to Teenagers
The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit applied the Supreme Court’s “historical tradition” test.The New York Times - 2h -
Federal appeals court says banning gun sales to adults under 21 is unconstitutional
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ruled against a federal law requiring young adults to be 21 to buy handguns, finding it violated the Second Amendment.NBC News - 3h -
Supreme Court hears appeal to TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a last-minute appeal from TikTok to halt a U.S. ban on the social media platform which could take effect later this month. Congress last year passed a ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Kenya court rules that criminalising attempted suicide is unconstitutional
The judgment has been welcomed as an important shift in perceptions by human rights and mental health groups. A Kenyan judge has declared as unconstitutional sections of the country’s laws that ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Net neutrality rules about internet speeds blocked by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled that the FCC overstepped its authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court
After nearly two decades of fighting, the battle over regulations that treat broadband providers as utilities came to an end on Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Federal appeals court strikes down Biden net neutrality rules
A federal appeals court ruled this week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) lacked the authority to restore certain net neutrality rules last year, handing a blow to FCC Democrats and Biden ...The Hill - Jan. 2
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Two black boxes recovered from crashed jet, to be sent to NTSB for analysis
Two black boxes have been recovered from the jet involved in the D.C. plane crash. NBC News’ Jay Blackman reports on the possible analysis NTSB will go through once they get the boxes.NBC News - 4h -
What caused the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter?
Investigators are beginning to explore how an American Airlines jet and Black Hawk Army helicopter collided over Reagan Washington National Airport.NBC News - 5h -
During a moment of national mourning, Trump chooses to attack DEI policies
Even though the investigation is ongoing and few details have been released, Trump quickly cast blame for the deadly midair collision that happened Wednesday night.NBC News - 8h -
Boston Skating Club is at the center of another airplane tragedy
Nancy Kerrigan stepped to the microphone at the Boston Skating Club in Norwood, Massachusetts, visibly shaken.NBC News - 5h -
What we know about the victims of the D.C. midair collision
Sixty passengers and four crew members were aboard American Eagle Flight 5342, and the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three people when they collided over the Potomac River.NBC News - 1h
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