California appeals court upholds actor Danny Masterson’s rape convictions
A California appeals court on Tuesday upheld actor Danny Masterson's convictions and long prison sentence for raping two women at his home in 2003.
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US stocks hold steady as the countdown ticks to a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates
U.S. stocks are drifting Wednesday as the countdown ticks toward this afternoon’s announcement from the Federal Reserve on what it will do with interest rates.
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NC man charged after moonshine still catches fire, explodes in Wilkes County
A Wilkesboro man has been cited for running an illegal moonshine business.
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Illinois man charged with mailing white powder to members of Congress
A 37-year-old Illinois man is charged with sending threatening letters to members of Congress containing a white powder, according to federal court records.
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Judge sets $2.5 mill bond to teen accused in deadly hit-and-run crash
A teen driver accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a little girl faced a judge on Tuesday.
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CMS seeks family feedback on proposed bell schedule changes at four schools
District officials said they plan to distribute surveys to families and staff at the potentially affected schools before making decisions.
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Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee murderer found in Illinois, investigators say
Authorities say an escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of murder stole a truck from a nearby farm and apparently made it to southern Illinois before abandoning it.
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Florida man arrested for allegedly robbing bank wearing 'old man' mask, DOJ says
A Florida man, previously convicted of multiple bank robberies, faces new charges after police say he wore a prosthetic "old man" mask to rob two banks.
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Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison after women spoke of being drugged and raped by them
Three brothers convicted of exploiting their wealth and access to luxury real estate to drug and rape dozens of women have been sentenced to 30 years each in prison.
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North Carolina joins ‘overcharging’ lawsuit against Dollar General
North Carolina State Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 19 of his colleagues in other states announced Tuesday they’re suing Dollar General for overcharging customers. The bargain retailer is accused of raising prices for products at the register without updating sticker prices on shelves. At a press conference Tuesday, Jackson called Dollar General a habitual offender […]
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Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say
An escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of murdering a co-worker stole a truck from a nearby farm and apparently made it to southern Illinois before abandoning it, authorities said Tuesday.
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2 men charged with UK national security offenses over incident at US-run military base in England
Two men appeared in a London court on Tuesday on national security charges over what prosecutors say was an Iran-backed plot against a U.S.-run military air base in England.
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NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson uses Instagram to explain the Dollar General lawsuit
The lawsuit claims Dollar General repeatedly overcharged customers and had incorrect pricing from shelves to checkout.
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Women who accused Alexander brothers of rape speak at their sentencing
Three brothers who exploited their wealth, proximity to celebrities and access to luxury real estate to help them drug and rape dozens of women are likely to face lengthy prison terms Tuesday when they are sentenced for sex trafficking.
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Ex-FBI officials charged in the case about Hunter Biden’s laptop are due back in court
Two former FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about their participation in investigations involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, are due back in court Tuesday in a case their lawyers have described as baseless and politically motivated.
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Book 6 of ACOTAR series is now out, with seventh only a few months away
Author Sarah J. Maas released "A Court of Splintered Harmony," the sixth book in the popular romantasy series, " A Court of Thorns and Roses."
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Dollar General targeted for 'deceptive' pricing in lawsuit from 20 states
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said Dollar General knows that incorrect pricing is happening but has refused to address the issue.
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900+ women criminally charged for their conduct during pregnancies
In the first three years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion in June 2022, more than 900 women faced criminal charges for conduct related to their pregnancies, according to a new report. Most state laws that prohibit or regulate abortion seek to penalize those who provide abortions, not […]
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6 citizens sue Trump, saying media ban deprives them of news as audience stakeholders
In the increasingly bitter legal standoff between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose reporting he dislikes, a new and crucial third party has emerged: citizens who watch and read the news and need it to do their jobs.
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Statesville man charged with raping 14-year-old Forsyth County girl he met on Snapchat
A Statesville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly meeting a 14-year-old girl for sex.
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