Motocross instructor indicted on federal child porn charges
A motocross instructor who visited states from New York to Indiana to Georgia has been charged with producing child pornography, federal officials said Wednesday.
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Man found not responsible for Times Square vehicle rampage
A man who drove his car through crowds of people in Times Square in 2017, killing a young tourist and maiming helpless pedestrians, was cleared of responsibility Wednesday because of mental illness.
Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill
Senate bargainers reached an agreement Tuesday on a bipartisan gun violence bill, potentially teeing up final passage by week’s end on an incremental but landmark package that would stand as Congress’ response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that shook the nation.
Protesters turn U.S. Supreme Court front into forum on abortion
A steady stream of protesters has turned the street in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building into an open-air forum encapsulating the fierce national debate over abortion after the leak of a draft opinion suggesting the justices would overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Indy man who threw Molotov cocktails at Oregon police sentenced
A federal judge has sentenced a 25-year-old Indiana man who threw Molotov cocktails at police in Portland, Oregon, during mass protests against police brutality to 10 years in prison.
U.S. Supreme Court limits reach of federal gun crime law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday limited the reach of a federal statute that requires stiff penalties for crimes involving a gun.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Bayer’s bid to stop Roundup lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Bayer’s appeal to shut down thousands of lawsuits claiming that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.
SCOTUS rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can’t exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
1st Native American US treasurer to be appointed, head Mint
A Native American is being appointed U.S. treasurer, a historic first.
1/6 panel to hear from Raffensperger, others Trump pushed
The House 1/6 committee is set to hear from the caretakers of American democracy — elections workers and local officials — who fended off Donald Trump’s pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election, at times despite frightening personal attacks.
Indiana gas tax set to increase while state eyes inflation relief
Indiana will see another increase in state gasoline taxes starting July 1 amid promises of inflation relief—including a proposal to issue direct payments to Indiana residents later this month.
Indiana to get $2.9M in settlement over `free’ TurboTax ads
Indiana will get $2.9 million from a nationwide settlement with a software company that misled users who filed their taxes through TurboTax.
Central Indiana man pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges
A central Indiana man pleaded guilty Friday to carrying a loaded gun on the Capitol grounds and assaulting police during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, federal prosecutors said.
Biden signs bill to protect Supreme Court justices into law
President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that will give around-the-clock security protection to the families of Supreme Court justices.
Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic medalists.
Feds indict Calif. man found with gun near Kavanaugh’s home
A federal grand jury has indicted a California man who was found with a gun, knife and pepper spray near the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh after telling police he was planning to kill the justice, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Justices dismiss Trump-era immigration case, in a Biden win
The U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday it was wrong to wade into a dispute involving a Trump-era immigration rule that the Biden administration has abandoned, so the justices dismissed the case.
High court rules against government on drug reimbursement
The U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday that the federal government improperly lowered drug reimbursement payments to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income communities, a reduction that cost the facilities billions of dollars.
Justices rule for American woman in bitter custody dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday for an American woman who is involved in a bitter international custody dispute with her Italian husband over their young son.
Security guard charged with murder in gas station shooting
A gas station security guard who shot a man during a confrontation over a beer has been charged with murder, according to an arrest report.