US justices will consider deportation law for sex offenders
The Supreme Court of the United States will decide whether the government can deport people who are not U.S. citizens if they are convicted in certain states of sexually abusing a minor.
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SCOTUS to rule in Virginia transgender case
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up transgender rights for the first time in the case of a Virginia school board that wants to prevent a transgender teenager from using the boys' bathroom at his high school.
Jury awards more than $70M to woman in baby powder lawsuit
A St. Louis jury on Thursday awarded a California woman more than $70 million in her lawsuit alleging that years of using Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused her cancer, the latest case raising concerns about the health ramifications of extended talcum powder use.
Oregon case jury delivers blow to government in lands fight
A jury delivered an extraordinary blow to the government in a long-running battle over the use of public lands when it acquitted all seven defendants involved in the armed occupation of a national wildlife refuge in rural southeastern Oregon.
Sex abuse lawsuit against USA Gymnastics doc names Karolyis
The latest lawsuit accusing a former USA Gymnastics doctor of sexually abusing a longtime member of the U.S. women's national team is the first to name renowned husband-and-wife coaches Bela and Martha Karolyi, alleging they turned a blind eye to molestations.
Voter group wants documents unsealed in Indiana search
A voter mobilization facing an investigation into possible voter registration fraud asked a court Thursday to unseal documents from an Indiana State Police search of its offices, saying it "has been publicly demonized by the highest state officials in Indiana."
Judge lets Flint residents’ lawsuit against state move ahead
A Michigan judge has ruled in favor of Flint residents who sued the state over the city's man-made lead-tainted water crisis, rejecting a motion to dismiss the lawsuit entirely.
Ex-South Texas College of Law in Houston changing name again
An attorney says a downtown Houston law school will change its name again to end a federal trademark lawsuit filed by the University of Houston System.
Thomas criticizes broken confirmation process for high court
Justice Clarence Thomas said Wednesday that the U.S. Supreme Court confirmation process is an example of how the nation's capital is "broken in some ways."
Mistrial declared in Indianapolis murder-for-hire case
A mistrial has been declared in a double-homicide case of an Indianapolis man who was charged in a murder-for-hire scheme that authorities say led to the fatal shootings of four men in early 2014.
Indiana congressional candidate sues over arrest
An Indiana congressional candidate has sued a police officer who accused him of assault during a traffic stop last month.
Lawyer argues girl hurt in stage collapse put self at risk
A student injured in a stage collapse last year during a musical at an Indiana high school put herself at risk by participating in the show, the school said in court records countering a lawsuit from the student's parent.
Indiana police to discuss voter fraud probe no further
The prosecutor in Indiana's most populous county has asked State Police to release no additional information on its investigation into possible voter fraud in 56 of the state's counties.
Indiana candidates back Chicago man’s stalled pardon request
The Indiana gubernatorial candidates say they would likely grant a pardon to a Chicago man whose request hasn't been acted upon by Gov. Mike Pence for two years despite evidence he was wrongly sent to prison for an armed robbery conviction.
Holcomb, Gregg say Indiana must do more to fight drug abuse
The Indiana gubernatorial candidates said during a debate Tuesday that they believe the state should do more to attack the growing abuse of heroin and other drugs.
Nurse who survived Ebola settles with Texas hospital system
A nurse who contracted Ebola two years ago while caring for the first person to be diagnosed in the U.S. with the deadly disease settled a lawsuit Monday against the parent company of the Dallas hospital where she worked.
Charges dropped against congressional candidate from Indiana
Charges have been dropped against a Libertarian congressional candidate from Indiana who was arrested in Louisville after an alleged struggle over his phone during a September traffic stop.
Police arrest 3 after death of Terre Haute radio personality
Police say they've arrested three people in connection with the death of a Terre Haute radio personality.
Kagan: Supreme Court gender diversity positive sign to youth
Gender diversity on the U.S. Supreme Court sends a positive message to young girls and boys, who hear "women's voices coming from all over the place" as the three female justices join in asking questions during oral arguments, Justice Elena Kagan said Monday.
Short-handed Supreme Court delays action in 3 cases
The U.S. Supreme Court is offering new evidence that the short-handed court is having trouble getting its work done.