Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial court dies | News
Police had earlier said the Florida man was being viewed as ‘sort of a conspiracy theorist’. A man who set himself on fire outside the…
Texas bar can punish Ken Paxton for 2020 election lawsuit, court rules
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas appeals court has ruled that Republican Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton can face discipline from the state bar association over his failed…
Croatia’s top court bars President Milanovic from becoming prime minister | Politics News
Constitutional Court says Zoran Milanovic cannot take up PM post because he did not first step down as president. Croatia’s top court has ruled that…
Major Supreme Court case could upend California homelessness policies
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is poised to hear its most important case ever on the homelessness crisis, and to decide whether cities in California…
Former The Armidale School teacher Leonard Gardiner faces court over historical child sex abuse charges
In short: A former teacher at The Armidale School is facing court on charges relating to alleged sexual abuse in the 1960s.Leonard Albert Gardiner denies all charges and plans…
Kawhi Leonard questionable for Clippers vs. Mavericks in Game 1
Day 3 of the continuing injury update regarding Kawhi Leonard brought in Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank to explain more details and to…
Judge rules against getting Bob Baffert horse into Kentucky Derby
The attempt to allow Bob Baffert to run a horse in this year’s Kentucky Derby was denied in a ruling by Jefferson County, Ky. judge…
Maldives High Court overturns ex-President Abdulla Yameen’s prison sentence | News
Decision comes days before the Indian Ocean archipelago nation holds parliamentary elections. A court in the Maldives has overturned the conviction of former President Abdulla…
The week’s bestselling books, April 21
Hardcover fiction 1. Table for Two by Amor Towles (Viking: $32) A collection of stories from the author of “The Lincoln Highway.” 2. The Familiar…
Supreme Court casts doubt on charges against some Jan. 6 rioters
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cast doubt Tuesday on the legality of obstruction charges lodged against some 300 rioters arrested for breaking into the Capitol on…
US court rejects a request by tribes to block $10B energy transmission project in Arizona
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Susan Montoya BryanPublished Apr 16, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by…
Why Americans can’t watch or listen to Trump’s N.Y. trial
NEW YORK — It’s a moment in history — the first U.S. president facing criminal charges in an American courtroom. Yet only a handful of observers…
Appeals court overturns West Virginia ban on transgender athletes
A person holds up a flag representing trans and gender-diverse people during a rally in support of human rights on the International Day against Homophobia…
Justice Thomas returns to Supreme Court after one-day absence
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is back on the bench after an unexplained one-day absence. Thomas, 75, was in his usual seat, to the…
Muslim pupil loses UK court bid over Michaela school prayer rituals ban | Religion News
Student took legal action against London school, saying policy was discriminatory and ‘uniquely’ affected her faith. A Muslim pupil in the United Kingdom has lost…
Transgender rights vs. parental notification. California goes to court
Supporters of a proposed November ballot initiative wanted the all-important title of their measure to reflect their beliefs, a name like “Protect Kids of California…
Man accused of murdering William Holdback at Welland faces Adelaide Magistrates Court
In short: Liam Slann, 26, faced the Adelaide Magistrates Court via video link charged with William Holdback's murder at Welland.Emergency services were called to Barrpowell Street early…
Nearing 50 Supreme Court arguments in, lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Mark ShermanPublished Apr 13, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Builders may challenge California fees, Supreme Court rules
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Friday that developers and home builders in California may challenge the fees commonly imposed by cities and counties to pay…
South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy | Politics News
Former President Jacob Zuma hopes to run for office for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in May elections. South Africa’s electoral commission said it…