Tag: law
Americans find ways to support undocumented immigrants
In Alabama and Mississippi, immigration reform is at the forefront of political debates. Controversial laws that limit opportunities for immigrant students in several Southern states have prompted immigrant allies to develop a 21st century "underground railroad" of assistance for their undocumented neighbors. ...
VIDEO: New K9 puppies join Winnipeg Police Department
The Winnipeg Police Department has eight new police puppies ready to join the force. All is not well, though, as concerns have been raised about how the animals are cared for....
Budget battle leads Kansas town to repeal domestic violence law
Domestic violence is no longer a municipal crime in Topeka, Kansas, the latest casualty in budget wars going on at all levels of government....
Fixing Afghanistan's broken justice system
Afghanistan's justice system is in shambles, but some are trying to restore the country's faith in the rule of law while protecting women and girls....
Public opinion in Italy divided over Amanda Knox acquittal
Some in Italy say a propaganda campaign supported by US media outlets affected outcome of Amanda Knox appeal -- Knox was fully acquitted....
EasyTone false claims could cost Reebok $25 million
Reebok may have to refund customers who have bought EasyTone footwear due to the company's false claims that the shoes actually help tone muscles simply through the act of walking....
Military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy is history
Two men whose lives have been impacted by Don't Ask, Don't Tell share their experiences under the policy, and what they hope for the future....
Battle over First Amendment waged in San Francisco
Critics say BART violated four of five freedoms in the First Amendment -- speech, assembly, petition and free press -- in its attempts to crack down on protests....
Rogue trader loses $2 billion, recently arrested
Swiss banking giant UBS says one of its traders lost about $2 billion in unauthorized trades -- the man has been arrested....
The Pope accused of crimes against humanity
The Pope and other top Vatican officials accused of crimes against humanity for the cover-ups of sexual assaults by Catholic clerics worldwide....
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