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Four years after the tragic death of Breonna Taylor, bipartisan efforts by Kentucky’s U.S. legislators are underway to enact national change in her honor. Republican Sen. Rand Paul and Democratic Rep. Morgan McGarvey have introduced the “Justice for Breonna Taylor Act” in both the Senate and House, aiming to prohibit no-knock warrants nationwide. The proposed…
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In a legal battle unfolding within the realm of Michael Jackson’s estate, Blanket Jackson, the youngest son of the late pop icon, is taking a stand to prevent his own grandmother, Katherine Jackson, from utilizing estate funds for what he deems an unnecessary lawsuit. Reports from TMZ reveal that Blanket Jackson has petitioned a judge…
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The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation into a January Alaska Airlines flight, during which a door plug on the Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft blew out mid-air.
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DNA evidence extracted from a discarded piece of chewing gum played a pivotal role in the resolution of a cold case murder dating back to 1980 in Oregon.
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In a contentious move, the Kentucky House voted with a wide margin of 68-18 to halt funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices at public universities. The bill, which was passed Friday, seeks to curtail DEI initiatives on campus, sparking heated debate between Republicans and Democrats over its potential impact. The overhauled bill, which…
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A federal lawsuit filed on Monday alleges that a man was left paralyzed and ultimately had to undergo leg amputation after an encounter with police officers in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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A bill aiming to repeal New York’s longstanding adultery law is gaining momentum in the state legislature, potentially bringing an end to a statute that has been on the books since 1907. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblyman Charles Lavine, seeks to remove the rarely enforced law that criminalizes cheating on one’s spouse, punishable by up…
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Alabama resident Carlee Russell, who sparked a nationwide frenzy after falsely claiming she was the victim of a violent kidnapping, has avoided jail time but faces a $17,000 fine. Russell, 26, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in a hearing at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Expressing remorse for her actions, Russell tearfully apologized for the panic…
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An appeals court has overturned the conviction of former DeKalb County police officer Robert “Chip” Olsen, who was previously found guilty of several charges for fatally shooting a naked and unarmed military veteran, Anthony Hill. The incident occurred on March 9, 2015, when Olsen responded to a call about Hill behaving erratically at an apartment…
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In the quiet streets of Cleveland, the cries of a toddler named Jailyn pierced the night, echoing unheard as she whimpered and howled in distress. Tragically, her calls for help went unanswered, for she was alone, abandoned by her mother, Kristel Candelario, who had embarked on a 10-day summer vacation, leaving Jailyn confined to a…
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