RBG award ceremony canceled amid controversy over recipients
Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk and junk bond creator Michael Milken were among the recipients of the 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award.
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A proposed bill in Georgia could lead to a crackdown on all immigrants, some fear
Republican lawmakers in Georgia are advancing a bill that would require police to help identify undocumented immigrants and detain them for deportation.
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro to go to prison after Supreme Court rejects his appeal
Last week, a federal appeals court ordered Navarro to surrender to a federal prison in Florida on March 19 to serve his four-month sentence.
Supreme Court tackles social media and free speech
In a major First Amendment case, the Supreme Court heard arguments on the federal government's ability to combat what it sees as false, misleading or dangerous information online.
Trump unable to post $450M bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say
Trump's lawyers say they've approached 30 companies through four brokers and none will accept his real estate holdings as a guarantee on the bond and argue the judgment is unconstitutionally high.
A family found centuries-old Japanese art stolen during WWII in their attic
Troves of artifacts were stolen from Japan during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Over 20 pieces of looted items were found in the attic of a Massachusetts home.
California lawmakers explore treating happiness as a public policy issue
The California State Assembly's Committee on Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes, inspired by a blockbuster documentary, has had its first meeting. It was an event 11 years in the making.
Wade resigns after judge makes it a condition for Fani Willis to remain on Trump case
The decision bolsters the chances that 15 defendants including former President Donald Trump will face trial this year for attempting to overturn the 2020 election result.
RBG's family condemns the selection of recipients of an award named in her honor
The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award was created to honor women who have created positive change in society. RBG's family says this year's change in selection criteria betrays her legacy.
SCOTUS says public officials have the right to block on social media
The Supreme Court ruled that public officials may block people on social media in certain circumstances. The rulings were unanimous.