WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether states can use juries made up of only six people in criminal cases, instead…
Read more Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors in Florida caseAs the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, an auction in New York will feature rare items that trace the nation’s history. The event Friday at…
Read more Auction marking the US’ 250th birthday features some of its most iconic documentsCONAKRY, Guinea — The Supreme Court in Guinea on Sunday upheld the election victory of Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, cementing the junta leader’s transition to a democratically elected president…
Read more Guinea’s junta leader is confirmed president-elect after first vote since a 2021 coupHONOLULU — A federal appeals court ruling on New Year’s Eve blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ships passengers, a levy that was…
Read more Federal ruling blocks Hawaii’s climate change tourist tax on cruise shipsA federal judge’s ruling allows Hawaii’s new tourist tax, which includes a levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026 HONOLULU — A federal judge’s ruling…
Read more Judge upholds Hawaii’s new climate change tax on cruise passengersMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government said young children will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a rights advocacy group on Wednesday challenging…
Read more Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challengeMELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government said young children will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a rights advocacy group on Wednesday challenging the…
Read more Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challengePresident Donald Trump is accusing half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers called on U.S. military members to uphold the Constitution and…
Read more Trump: Democrats’ message to military ‘seditious behavior’CONCORD, N.H. — CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A young man from New Hampshire who was 16 when he killed his sister-in-law and two young nephews deserves at least…
Read more New Hampshire teen who killed sister-in-law and nephews could get 97 years in prisonLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Department of Justice sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, alleging it violated the Constitution by moving too slowly to process…
Read more DOJ sues LA sheriff for not giving out concealed carry licenses quickly enoughHAMTRAMCK, Mich. — A Detroit-area city that banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned flagpoles did not violate the Constitution, a judge said. U.S. District Judge David Lawson dismissed…
Read more City can ban LGBTQ+ pride flags on public property, judge saysCNN — Here’s a look at some of the most important cases decided by the US Supreme Court since 1789. 1803 – Marbury v. MadisonThis decision established the…
Read more Notable US Supreme Court Decisions Fast Facts | CNNBrisbane, Australia CNN — With a two-letter word, Australians struck down the first attempt at constitutional change in 24 years, a move experts say will inflict lasting damage…
Read more Australians vote No in referendum that promised change for First Nations people but couldn’t deliver | CNNNew York CNN — On Tuesday, the Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments in a case that will determine the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The…
Read more The fate of this consumer watchdog is in the hands of the Supreme Court | CNN BusinessCNN — A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president – whose family had held power for more than half…
Read more Gabon’s military coup has overthrown a powerful political dynasty. Here’s what to know | CNNCNN — The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state’s assault-style weapons ban in a 4-3 ruling after months of legal challenges sought to dismantle the law.…
Read more Illinois Supreme Court upholds state’s assault-style weapons ban | CNN PoliticsCNN — The National Association for Gun Rights filed a lawsuit against New Mexico’s Democratic governor and health secretary Saturday over orders declaring gun violence a public health…
Read more Gun rights organizations sue New Mexico governor over gun violence order | CNN PoliticsCNN — Looking at an upcoming Supreme Court term from the vantage point of the first Monday in October rarely tells the full story of what lies ahead,…
Read more Major Supreme Court cases to watch in the new term | CNN PoliticsCajibio (CNN) — On a recent Friday morning, about 200 coca and marijuana farmers gathered in the small town of Cajibio, southwestern Colombia, to hear the government out.…
Read more Colombia’s marijuana farmers want out of the shadows. Will the government ever legalize their harvest? | News – Medical Marijuana Program ConnectionCNN — A federal judge in Oregon ruled on Friday that a new state gun law does not violate the US Constitution, keeping one of the toughest gun…
Read more Federal judge rules Oregon gun law doesn’t violate Second Amendment | CNN Politics
