Legal
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Husband Testifies in Mushroom Poisoning Trial: Rare for Accused to Host Gatherings
Simon Patterson, estranged husband of Erin Patterson, testified it was ‘very rare’ for her to host gatherings, as she faces charges of murder and attempted murder in a fatal mushroom lunch case.
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16-Year-Old Suspect Detained After Fatal Shooting in Sweden
A 16-year-old suspect has been detained following a shooting in Uppsala, Sweden, that left three people dead. Police are investigating potential gang-related motives.
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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Autopsy Reveals Complex Health Issues
Final autopsy results on Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa reveal severe cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome as causes of death.
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Kim Kardashian Heist Trial Begins in Paris After Nearly a Decade
Ten suspects, including the ‘grandpa robbers,’ face trial in Paris for the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian, marking one of France’s most high-profile cases.
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Federal Judge Overturns Cap on Credit Card Late Fees
A Texas judge has vacated a CFPB rule capping credit card late fees at $8, citing violations of the CARD Act.
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Vancouver Suspect Charged in Deadly Festival Ramming Attack
A 30-year-old man faces eight murder charges after driving into a crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, killing 11 and injuring dozens.
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Wikipedia Status Threat: Trump Appointee Accuses Site
A Trump-appointed attorney has threatened to revoke the Wikimedia Foundation’s non-profit status over accusations of allowing propaganda on Wikipedia.
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Nine killed as car plows into Vancouver Filipino festival crowd
A car plowed into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, killing nine people and injuring others. The suspect, a 30-year-old man, was arrested at the scene.
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Armenia Alleges Azerbaijani Manipulation in Courts
Armenia’s international legal representative claims Azerbaijan manipulates court procedures while Armenia continues reporting rights violations of detainees.
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Armenia-EU Hold 5th Justice Policy Dialogue in 2025
Armenia and EU discuss justice reforms and visa liberalization in the 5th Strategic Policy Dialogue, emphasizing deeper cooperation.
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US Court Dismisses $500M Suit vs ANCA – April 2025
A US federal court in California dismissed a lawsuit by Aynur Baghirzade against ANCA, ANCA-WR, and others on April 14, 2025, ordering the complaint stricken and case closed.
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Armenia Bill Allows Remote Work During House Arrest
An Armenian draft law proposes allowing employees under house arrest to work remotely with employer consent if restrictions permit & job nature allows. Notification process is clarified.
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Justice Department Pushes for Google Chrome Sale Amid Antitrust Case
The Justice Department is urging a federal judge to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of remedies for its search monopoly.
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Massive Layoffs at CFPB Amid Legal Dispute
A U.S. judge has halted plans to lay off 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff, citing concerns over compliance with legal requirements.
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Akinyela Sawa Taylor: US Man Shot Dead After Attempting Plane Hijacking in Belize
Akinyela Sawa Taylor, a 49-year-old US citizen, was shot dead after attempting to hijack a Tropic Air plane in Belize. The incident left three injured and raised questions about airport security.
