Law

4 Indicted In 'Largest U.S. Bank Breach Ever,' Justice Says

5:22pm November 10, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The criminal ring stole the personal data of more than 100 million people, the federal indictment says, adding that the targeted companies include "one of the world's largest financial institutions."

Poor Criminal Defendants Face 'Too Many Barriers' To Get Lawyers, Says DOJ

5:19pm November 10, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

The criminal justice system can be difficult to navigate, and without a lawyer, it's even harder. Yet the government says it's still too difficult for poor defendants to get representation.

Demonstrators Clash With Journalists At The University Of Missouri

4:26pm November 10, 2015

by Bram Sable-Smith

After demonstrators catalyzed the resignation of two executives at the University of Missouri Monday, they did not want to talk to the press, leading to tense interactions between some demonstrators and members of the media.

It was about a year ago that President Obama announced executive actions that would shield millions of immigrants from deportation.

National

Appeals Court Deals Blow To Obama's Immigration Plan

11:34am November 10, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The federal court ruled that President Obama's program goes beyond the prosecutorial discretion powers granted to the executive, so it kept the executive action from being implemented.

Appeals Court: White House Can't Protect 5 Million From Deportation

1:08am November 10, 2015

by The Associated Press

The administration had argued it could defer deportation of selected groups of immigrants, including children who were brought to the U.S. illegally; 26 states got that plan blocked.

In Conservative Town, Faith-Based Group Tackles Minimum Wage Hike

7:15pm November 09, 2015

by Wade Goodwyn

Texas has no state-mandated minimum wage and forbids cities or counties to pass their own. But a group of religious activists in San Antonio is making headway on a living wage for city employees.

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Coal Giant Peabody Accused Of Misleading Investors About Climate Change Risks

11:31am November 09, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

As part of an agreement with the New York state attorney general's office, the company will revise the statements it makes about the impact of regulation.

Walking The Beat With An Unarmed Police Officer In Britain

5:16pm November 08, 2015

by Leila Fadel

More people were killed by police in the United States in the last month than were killed by police in England and Wales in the last 24 years. In the U.K., police officers don't carry guns.

Now 35, Adnan Syed has been granted a new hearing by a Maryland circuit court. He's seen here in an undated photo provided by his brother, Yusuf Syed.

Adnan Syed, Subject Of 'Serial' Podcast, Gets Hearing On New Evidence

10:12am November 07, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Adnan Syed has been granted a hearing to let his lawyers present a possible alibi, and to probe both "alleged prosecutorial misconduct" and the competence of Syed's original attorney.

Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo hugs another mourner at a 2014 prayer service following a deadly car crash at the South by Southwest festival. The driver who plowed into a crowd outside a music venue has been convicted of capital murder.

National

Man Who Drove Through Crowd At SXSW Music Festival Convicted

9:50pm November 06, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

Rashad Owens, 23, was intoxicated when he struck a crowd attending South by Southwest in Austin last year. He was found guilty of capital murder, which brings a prison sentence of life without parole.