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In Colorado, users of powered wheelchairs can now make repairs themselves

5:29pm March 28, 2023

by Andrew Kenney

People who use powered wheelchairs have complained for years that manufacturers won't let them do minor repairs themselves. A new Colorado law gives them the right to repair.

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Adnan Syed gets emotional as he speaks to reporters outside the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal building after a hearing on Feb. 2 in Annapolis, Md.

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A Maryland court reinstates Adnan Syed's conviction and orders a new hearing

3:45pm March 28, 2023

by The Associated Press

His conviction has been reinstated, but he will not be taken back into custody. An appellate court said another court did not give the victim's family enough time to attend a hearing in person.

Actor Jonathan Major at the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Mar. 12.

Jonathan Majors has been arraigned on charges of harassment and assault

1:53pm March 28, 2023

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

An attorney representing the actor says that he is "completely innocent" of charges that he assaulted and strangled a woman in New York City and that the woman has already recanted her allegations.

The issue before the Supreme Court on Monday: whether a federal law that prohibits inducing unlawful immigration for financial gain violates the First Amendment.

Immigration fraud case brings tough First Amendment questions to the Supreme Court

6:38pm March 27, 2023

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case about whether a federal law that prohibits inducing unlawful immigration violates the First Amendment.

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Parts of California to have Care Court for those with untreated severe mental illness

5:41pm March 27, 2023

by Eric Westervelt

Eight California counties are creating "Care Courts" for people with untreated severe mental illness. A judge may order treatment that counties must fund. Civil liberties groups have sued to stop it.

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Most Americans call Trump investigations 'fair,' according to poll

4:58pm March 27, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that the majority of Americans think the investigations into former President Trump are "fair," as 60% say they don't want him to be president again.

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Volunteer pilots fly patients to get abortions and gender-affirming medical care from states with bans to nearby states where the services are available.

Volunteer pilots fly patients seeking abortions to states where it's legal

1:32pm March 27, 2023

by Rose Conlon

It can be a lifeline for patients who can't afford the time or costs of driving or flying commercially. It's an example of the unconventional tactics of abortion rights groups in a post-Roe America.

Musician Pras Michel in a 2015 portrait taken in Los Angeles.

Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

10:48am March 27, 2023

Hip-hop musician Pras Michel of Fugees faces criminal trial in Washington, D.C., for allegedly conspiring to violate election law and influence American policymakers on behalf of China.

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Colorado becomes the first state to open wheelchair repair for users

8:37am March 27, 2023

by Andrew Kenney

People who use powered wheelchairs have complained for years that manufacturers won't let them do minor repairs themselves. A new Colorado law gives them the right to repair.

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Morning news brief

6:39am March 27, 2023

There are mass protests in Israel after the defense minister is sacked, Mississippi cleans up after a deadly tornado and jury selection is to begin Monday in the trial of a Grammy-winning musician.

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