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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids
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Supreme Court justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions: The scope of a federal obstruction law used against scores of Jan ...
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Supreme Court justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
  • The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.

  • During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

  • A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.

  • The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
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Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
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Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
  • Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'

  • Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.

  • She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.

  • Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
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"Your client is a criminal defendant": N.Y. judge denies Trump team request to attend SCOTUS oral arguments
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"Your client is a criminal defendant": N.Y. judge denies Trump ...
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Arizona House Republicans again block repeal of 1864 abortion ban: The state Supreme Court last week ruled that a 19th century ban on nearly all abortions is ...
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Arizona House Republicans again block repeal of 1864 abortion ban
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
  • Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

  • Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

  • State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

  • A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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West Virginia transgender sports ban overturned: A federal appeals court blocked a West Virginia law Tuesday banning transgender students from sports teams ...
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West Virginia transgender sports ban overturned
Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
  • A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.

  • The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.

  • The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.

  • West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
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Jeffrey Toobin blasts Clarence Thomas as a ‘disgrace’ over posture on Jan. 6: Legal pundit and analyst Jeffrey Toobin took a shot at Supreme Court Justice ...
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Jeffrey Toobin blasts Clarence Thomas as a ‘disgrace’ over posture on Jan ...
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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial against an ex-president has begun ...
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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump
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Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Black Lives Matter organizer facing damages suit
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
  • The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.

  • DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.

  • The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.

  • The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
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E. Jean Carroll: Find out why E. Jean Carroll is one of the 100 most influential people of 2024.
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The truth comes out: US is paying dearly for outperformance : The United States is floating on a giant pumped-up air mattress of excess federal spending and no ...
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The truth comes out: US is paying dearly for outperformance 
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National Guard soldiers testify about Jan. 6 response: Watch live: National Guard soldiers are slated to testify Wednesday before the House Administration ...
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National Guard soldiers testify about Jan. 6 response: Watch live
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Opinion | Is Jan. 6 the Political Winner Democrats Think It Is?: A Supreme Court ruling against the government could shift the focus to prosecutorial overreach.
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Opinion | Is Jan. 6 the Political Winner Democrats Think It Is?
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How Biden’s abortion stance has shifted over the years: Watch how Biden has shifted his views on abortion over the years.
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How Biden’s abortion stance has shifted over the years
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
  • A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.

  • In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.

  • Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.

  • The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
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Election handicapper moves Arizona Senate race to ‘leans Democratic’: An elections handicapper moved its rating of the Arizona Senate race from “toss-up” to ...
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Election handicapper moves Arizona Senate race to ‘leans Democratic’
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Live updates: Supreme Court arguments on January 6 rioters case : The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to ...
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Live updates: Supreme Court arguments on January 6 rioters case
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Letitia James Celebrates Two Wins in One Week: James reached an agreement with Stephen Affatato and his company, Affa Organics, after he destroyed parts of the ...
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Letitia James Celebrates Two Wins in One Week
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After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...
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After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane
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Elena Kagan Headed Off Disaster While Delivering a Victory for Civil Rights: Workers punished with discriminatory transfers waited decades for this decision.
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Elena Kagan Headed Off Disaster While Delivering a Victory for Civil ...
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.
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The Staggering Implications of a Slate of Trump Legal Victories: The public isn’t sure he’s guilty in a hush money case, a Supreme Court ruling could toss two ...
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The Staggering Implications of a Slate of Trump Legal Victories
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Trump Can't Skip Trial for Supreme Court Hearing, Judge Says: The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Trump's presidential immunity claims next week.
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Trump Can't Skip Trial for Supreme Court Hearing, Judge Says
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Michael Cohen is an admitted liar. He’s still going to be the star witness against Trump.
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Michael Cohen is an admitted liar. He’s still going to be the star witness ...
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Trump seems to nod off briefly as prospective jurors get instructions: Donald Trump closed his eyes and appeared to nod off Monday afternoon in a Manhattan ...
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Trump seems to nod off briefly as prospective jurors get instructions
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Lawyers for Texas rancher blast Paxton’s claim of Supreme Court win: Attorneys for a Texas man who sued the state for property damage criticized Texas Attorney ...
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Lawyers for Texas rancher blast Paxton’s claim of Supreme Court win
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Trump tells Arizona legislature to act after GOP blocks bills repeal 1864 abortion ban
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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
  • Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

  • The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

  • Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

  • The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky: The “volcanic vortex rings” are a rare phenomenon generated by the combination of rapid gas release ...
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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky
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Supreme Court declines Lindell appeal over phone seizure: The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Trump ally Mike Lindell on Monday over his attempt to ...
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Supreme Court declines Lindell appeal over phone seizure
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Supreme Court Backs St. Louis Police Officer on Discriminatory Transfer: The US Supreme Court made it easier for employees to sue over discriminatory job ...
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Supreme Court Backs St. Louis Police Officer on Discriminatory Transfer
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Voters in Alabama's new congressional district return to the polls for primary runoffs
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Voters in Alabama's new congressional district return to the polls for ...
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Supreme Court makes it easier to file workplace discrimination claims: The justices unanimously ruled that employees do not need to prove harm to career ...
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Supreme Court makes it easier to file workplace discrimination claims
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Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case is ongoing
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Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal ...
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Woman, 54, dies at Celtic Park prior to St Mirren game: A 54-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the stadium on Saturday.
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Woman, 54, dies at Celtic Park prior to St Mirren game
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Mark Kelly says Arizona abortion ruling is ‘all because of Donald Trump’: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that last week’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling ...
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Mark Kelly says Arizona abortion ruling is ‘all because of Donald Trump’
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Arizona Supreme Court Revives 1864 Abortion Ban Passed Before Women Could Even Vote
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
  • Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

  • Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

  • Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

  • The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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Women fight in 8am road rage traffic light brawl: A witness told how it unfolded after one of the women accused the other of pushing into the queue at the lights
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Women fight in 8am road rage traffic light brawl
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Manhattan DA Asks Judge to Punish Trump for Contempt on Day One: Prosecutors want to hold Trump accountable for his social media posts violating a gag order ...
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Manhattan DA Asks Judge to Punish Trump for Contempt on Day One
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Biden unveils draft rule for his latest student debt relief plan: The plan seeks to forgive unpaid interest for some 25 million Americans who owe more on their ...
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Biden unveils draft rule for his latest student debt relief plan
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Barron Trump Video Goes Viral Amid Graduation Drama: Former president Donald Trump may miss his son Barron's graduation because of his New York criminal trial.
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Barron Trump Video Goes Viral Amid Graduation Drama
Quick Glance: Michael Cohen Criticizes Trump's Barron Graduation Ban Complaint as Ridiculous
  • Michael Cohen describes Trump's complaint about a potential ban on attending Barron's graduation ceremony as comical.

  • Cohen points out that Trump apparently did not attend the graduation ceremonies of his other children.

  • Cohen is expected to be a key witness in Trump's trial, which revolves around allegations of hush money payments to silence an affair with Stormy Daniels.

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Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade: More young adults opted for vasectomies and tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade