Law

Immigration Judges Warn Against Trump Administration Benchmarks

7:17pm October 16, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

The Trump administration is preparing to impose new benchmarks on immigration judges to speed through a backlog of more than 600,000 cases in U.S. immigration courts. But judges warn the change could hurt public confidence and violate the right to due process.

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A Krispy Kreme doughnut was to blame for a white substance that led to an Orlando man being jailed on drug charges. Results from roadside drug test kits conducted by law enforcement officers can be unreliable.

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Florida Man Awarded $37,500 After Cops Mistake Glazed Doughnut Crumbs For Meth

6:56pm October 16, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Police departments across the country use inexpensive field tests to quickly screen for drugs. But the kits create a lot of room for error — with troubling consequences.

Ahmad Khan Rahimi faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison, prosecutors say. He's seen here last December, three months after bombs exploded in New Jersey and New York's Chelsea neighborhood.

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Federal Jury In N.Y. Convicts Man Of 'Crimes Of Terror' In Chelsea Bombing

3:24pm October 16, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Ahmad Khan Rahimi "now faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison," says acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim.

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl (right) was escorted into a military courthouse for a hearing in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Monday.

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Bowe Bergdahl Pleads Guilty To Desertion, Misconduct

12:57pm October 16, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held by the Taliban from 2009 to 2014 after leaving his base in Afghanistan, has pleaded guilty to desertion and misbehavior.

President Donald Trump makes a statement on the administration's strategy for dealing with Iran, in the Diplomatic Reception Room in the White House, on October 13, 2017.

Trump's Executive Actions May Mean More Headaches For Struggling Congress

7:53am October 16, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President Trump keeps adding new and thorny issues to the congressional to-do list, as lawmakers already face a government-funding showdown in December.

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Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. faces criticism of his handling of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein and a case involving the Trump SoHo development in New York City.

New York District Attorney On The Defense Over Handling Of Weinstein Allegations

8:00pm October 13, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Cyrus Vance Jr. decided not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein despite an undercover audiotape of the movie mogul harassing an Italian model. Now Vance is under scrutiny over his handling of the case.

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The parent company of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino had put out a statement that appeared to contradict the police timeline of the mass shooting.

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Las Vegas Sheriff: Police And Hotel Timelines Of Mass Shooting 'Not In Conflict'

6:23pm October 13, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Just a day after the Mandalay Bay's parent company appeared to contradict Sheriff Joe Lombardo's account, he clarified a few key details about how events unfolded on the night of the massacre.

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

1:45pm October 13, 2017

This week, we saw an executive order on health care, a shift in immigration strategy and a step forward on disaster relief.

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Lawsuits Begin After Las Vegas Massacre

5:07am October 13, 2017

by Kirk Siegler

Lawsuits are starting to be filed on behalf of victims of the Las Vegas massacre, prompting questions about liability for hotels, casinos, gun manufacturers and others.

London police are investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by many women in recent days.

As Allegations Mount, Weinstein's Problems Move Beyond Tattered Reputation

8:32pm October 12, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

London police are investigating an allegation against Weinstein of sexual assault in the 1980s. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will meet Saturday to discuss taking action against him.