Courts

Former South Africa president Zuma is expelled by his former ANC party after forming a challenger

JOHANNESBURG -- Former South African president Jacob Zuma was expelled by his former African National Congress party on Monday after…

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Nevada attorney general appeals to state high court in effort to revive fake electors case

LAS VEGAS -- The top prosecutor in Nevada is asking the state Supreme Court to uphold the indictments of six…

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Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control

WASHINGTON -- In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing…

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Justin Timberlake’s lawyer says pop singer wasn’t intoxicated, argues DUI charges should be dropped

Justin Timberlake ’s lawyer said Friday that the pop singer wasn’t intoxicated during a traffic stop last month, as he…

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Phone lines down in multiple courts across California after ransomware attack

LOS ANGELES -- Several courts across California lost their phone lines this week after a ransomware attack targeting the state's…

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Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education

The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve…

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Prince Harry says his crusade against British tabloids has contributed to royal family rift

LONDON -- LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry said his crusade against the British tabloids has contributed to his royal family…

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Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday night ordered the state to begin counting signatures submitted in…

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Federal judge tosses Ohio voting restrictions on voters with disabilities

CLEVELAND -- A federal judge has struck down part of Ohio’s sweeping 2023 election law, which voting rights groups said…

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Red Lobster to get new owner after bankruptcy woes

2024-07-24 11:20:03 Over two months after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, the seafood restaurant chain could soon have a new…

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German government, mainstream opposition move to protect highest court against extremist forces

BERLIN -- Germany's governing coalition and the conservative opposition on Tuesday presented a plan to protect the country's highest court…

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US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva convicted of spreading false news about Russian army, court records say

US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva convicted of spreading false news about Russian army, court records say

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Alaska election officials to recalculate signatures for ranked vote repeal measure after court order

JUNEAU, Alaska -- A state court judge on Friday disqualified numerous booklets used to gather signatures for an initiative that…

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US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challenges

WASHINGTON -- In a victory for President Joe Biden's administration, a federal appeals court on Friday ruled that a new…

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Tunisian presidential candidate Lotfi Mraihi barred from contesting elections for life

FILE - Tunisian President Kais Saied attends a signing ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of…

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Russia convicts US journalist of spying in a trial widely seen as politically motivated

2024-07-20 14:15:02 YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted Friday of espionage and sentenced to…

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What to know about Evan Gershkovich’s conviction for espionage in Russia

2024-07-20 10:25:02 The trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich ended Friday with his conviction on espionage charges that…

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Court in Russia says closing arguments begin in trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying charges that he denies

Court in Russia says closing arguments begin in trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying charges that he denies

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Not good faith: Vatican rejects broker’s claims at the close of a London trial over luxury property

ROME -- The Vatican insisted Thursday at the close of a trial in Britain that it was the victim of…

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Court says closing arguments in trial in Russia of US journalist Evan Gershkovich to be held Friday

Court says closing arguments in trial in Russia of US journalist Evan Gershkovich to be held Friday

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