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SEC suddenly scraps 55-year settlement censorship policy, as SCOTUS mulls First Amendment challenge
With pending deadline to respond to SCOTUS petition, agency chair now agrees that government criticism "is an important part of the American tradition." SEC claim that it doesn't threaten muzzle-breakers undermined by its history.
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Aaron Rodgers announces upcoming retirement from NFL after 22 seasons
The formal confirmation comes after Rodgers, who won the Super Bowl in 2011 when he played for the Green Bay Packers, signed a one-year contract with the Steelers on Monday. The season marks his second with Pittsburgh.
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Assistant principal facing criminal charges 'did nothing' when told 6-year-old had gun: prosecutors
Prior to the January 2023 shooting of first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner, school employees told then-assistant principal Ebony Parker they believed the student had a gun in his backpack. She dismissed their concerns, prosecutors said in court.
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New York lawmaker seeks ban on migrants relocations to national park facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul has been negotiating with the Biden administration for approval to house asylum-seekers at federal properties across the state, many of them national parks.
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Jennifer Aniston says she 'probably just got canceled' for saying she's 'so over cancel culture'
"I don’t put everybody in the Harvey Weinstein basket," Aniston said.
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Three killed, five wounded in Southern California biker bar shooting
Law enforcement arrived on the scene within two minutes of receiving the first report of a shooting.
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New Jersey attorney general moves ahead with firearm ‘micro-stamping’ regulations
A microstamping-enabled firearm has a unique code imprinted on its firing pin, stamped onto bullet cartridge casings each time it is discharged.
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Illinois home sales down considerably compared to same time last year
As a result of low inventories, buyers are now looking at new construction.
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Missouri Republicans lash out at St. Louis mayor on proposed gun laws
In addition to emphasizing Jones’ laws won’t hold up to constitutional scrutiny, Bailey quoted a previous statement from Jones stating strict gun laws don't deter gun violence.
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Nebraska team developing app to help homeless youth facing substance abuse
The app would offer proximity-based information about services for homeless youth dealing with substance abuse issues.
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Police respond to 'active shooter situation' in Pittsburgh
During the incident, authorities began evacuating the area and encouraged people to report their location.
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White Sox consider move away from Chicago
The White Sox have struggled with attendance at their existing stadium and hold one of the worst records in baseball.
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Dick's Sporting Goods cites 'organized retail crime' for 23% profit decline
Dick's said it lost about $74 million in net income in the second quarter of 2023 because of "organized retail crime." Dick's is not alone, as more and more retailers are closing because of mobs of thieves striking stores.