Closing arguments starting in class-action lawsuit against NFL by 'Sunday Ticket' subscribers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The jury in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers will receive instructions and hear closing arguments on Wednesday before beginning deliberations. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez will issue jury instructions and the plaintiffs...

Judge strikes down Montana law defining sex as only male or female for procedural reasons

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday struck down a Montana law that defined “sex” in state law as only male or female, finding that it was unconstitutional. District Court Judge Shane Vannatta in Missoula ruled the law, passed last year, violated the state constitution...

Julian Assange says he broke US law by encouraging classified leaks, but says the law violates free-speech rights

Delaware Senate gives final approval to bill mandating insurance coverage for abortions

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in Delaware gave final approval Tuesday to a bill requiring most private health insurance plans and Delaware’s Medicaid program to cover abortions. The bill cleared the Democrat-led Senate on a party-line vote and now goes...

Bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide approved by Delaware lawmakers

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware won final passage in the state Senate on Tuesday after failing to clear that chamber last week. The measure, which now goes to Democratic Gov. John Carney, passed on an 11-10 vote after the Democrat-led Senate...

Louisiana's health secretary taking on new role of state surgeon general

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Ralph Abraham, a physician and former Republican U.S. representative from Louisiana, has been named the state's first surgeon general. Abraham has been serving as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health. On Tuesday, Gov. Jeff Landry announced he was...

Hungary's 'sovereignty protection' office launches investigation into Transparency International

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A Hungarian authority tasked with defending the nation's sovereignty against foreign influence has launched an investigation into the Hungarian branch of anti-corruption organization Transparency International. Transparency International Hungary said...

More than 500 people have been charged with federal crimes under the gun safety law Biden signed

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 500 people — some linked to transnational cartels and organized crime rings — have been charged with gun trafficking and other crimes under the landmark gun safety legislation President Joe Biden signed two years ago Tuesday. A White House report...

More than 500 people have been charged with federal crimes under the landmark gun safety law Biden signed 2 years ago

Federal lawsuit challenges Georgia law that limits many people or groups to posting 3 bonds a year

A new federal lawsuit challenges a Georgia law that expands cash bail and restricts organizations that help people pay bail so they can be released while their criminal cases are pending. Senate Bill 63, which was signed into law last month by Gov. Brian Kemp and which takes effect...