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Supreme Court rejects Utah's push to wrest control of public land from the federal government
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court turned back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government, marking a small victory for land conservation advocates who worry that similar efforts may escalate in a Republican-controlled Washington. ...
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine security official said Tuesday that China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila's response, including new international lawsuits. ...
Lawsuits claims utility's equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawsuits filed Monday claim utility equipment sparked one of the two deadly wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area while some Pacific Palisades residents believe the other blaze may have started when hurricane-force winds reignited the remnants of an...
Colorado apartment complex where armed gang members were seen on video will be closed
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado apartment complex where armed members of a Venezuelan gang were caught on video entering a unit last summer is expected to close in about a month under an emergency court order, city officials said Monday. The city of Aurora had pursued a lawsuit to...
Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction
A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms, more than double what it proposed when it lost to The Onion satirical news outlet in a bankruptcy auction that was later voided by a judge, a lawyer in the case said Monday. ...
Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change. The order allows the city of Honolulu's lawsuit against oil...
Supreme Court upholds a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation, rejecting a challenge by local Republican officials. The Republicans' lawsuit had previously been rejected by a three-judge court that found North Dakota...
Appeals court revives ex-NC State athlete's lawsuit against school in sexual abuse case
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed the dismissal of a former N.C. State athlete's lawsuit alleging he was sexually abused by the Wolfpack's former director of sports medicine under the guise of treatment. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district...
DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River
The District of Columbia on Friday filed a lawsuit against the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, arguing it has inflicted “catastrophic harm” on the mostly poor and minority communities living along the urban waterway. The lawsuit argues that federal...
Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has denied NASCAR's motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell of the Western District of North Carolina also denied NASCAR's request that two teams — 23XI Racing and Front...
