Statehouses And Sexual Harassment
The nation is focusing on harassment in Congress, but what about in your state capital?
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Trump Administration Aims To Loosen Obama-Era Truck Safety Rules
Truckers complain they work in one of the nation's most over-regulated industries. Advocates worry rolling back safety regulations will make highways more dangerous.
Benghazi Defendant Convicted Of Terrorism Charges
A Libyan national was convicted on terrorism charges for his role in the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, but was acquitted on the most serious charges of murder.
Supreme Court Considers Cellphones And Digital Privacy
A Supreme Court case, a big one for cellphone users, examines whether police must obtain a warrant in order to get historical cell-site location information from cellphone providers.
Hospital Improperly Billed Patients For Rape Exams, Says New York Attorney General
Rape exams are supposed to be paid for by the state. But one woman was billed seven times for her exam.
Trump Wins Opening Round In Legal Battle Over Consumer Watchdog Agency
The White House is seeking to assert control over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which was created to help people in disputes with big financial firms, after its director resigned.
Sole Defendant In Benghazi Attacks Convicted Of Terrorism Charges — But Not Murder
Ahmed Abu Khatallah was accused of orchestrating the siege on a U.S. diplomatic compound in the Libyan city. That attack, which left four Americans dead, has become a political flashpoint in the U.S.
Big Tobacco's Big Apology
The tobacco industry is speaking the truth about cigarettes: 11 years after a federal court forced it to.
Do Doctors Need To Use Computers? One Physician's Case Highlights The Quandary
Now in her 80s, Anna Konopka has been practicing medicine for decades and has never used electronic records. After record-keeping complaints, she surrendered her license. The case wound up in court.
Can Police Track You Through Your Cellphone Without A Warrant?
The Supreme Court wrestles again with interpreting the rules of the digital era and whether police need to get a search warrant to obtain cellphone location information.