Trial Begins For Former Massey Energy CEO
Don Blankenship, 65, is accused of conspiring to violate safety laws at Massey mines. In 2010, a blast at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia killed 29 workers.
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Oregon Partakes: Recreational Pot Sales Become Legal Thursday
Oregon becomes the third U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana use, joining Colorado and Washington. The state is also letting residents wipe their criminal records of pot charges.
Even In Prison, Health Care Often Comes With A Copay
Although the government is responsible for providing health services to people in jail and prison, inmates are still often expected to pay for a share of the treatment.
Federal Judge Rules 'Happy Birthday' Is In The Public Domain
A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that "Happy Birthday" should be in the public domain. Piano arrangements were copyrighted in 1935, but they apparently don't cover the lyrics.
Georgia Executes Convicted Female Murderer; Oklahoma Delays An Execution
Kelly Gissendaner was executed by lethal injection Tuesday for her role in the 1997 murder of her husband. Richard Glossip got a delay just hours before he was scheduled for lethal injection.
Amid VW Scandal, Critics Want Access To Carmakers' Computer Code
Most of us are unaware of what goes on under the hood of our car. Some people, including safety researchers, would like to access the software. But a 1998 copyright law stands in the way.
Court Rules Against Paying College Athletes
A federal appeals court in California upheld a lower court's decision that profiting from athletes' likenesses violated antitrust laws, but vacated a plan that would pay them up to $5,000 per year.
Hillary Clinton's 2 Audiences On Her Emails: Voters And Investigators
As yet another batch of emails from her time as secretary of state is set to be released, the Democratic presidential candidate walks a fine legal line in how she talks about them.
Bipartisan Criminal Justice Overhaul Proposal Expected As Soon As Thursday
A group of Democratic and Republican senators is finalizing a bill that would make major changes to the justice system. The idea has support from surprise backers like Koch Industries and the ACLU.
Bill To Avert Government Shutdown Survives Test Vote In The Senate
Senators agreed to limit debate on a measure to fund the government through Dec. 11 without stripping funding from Planned Parenthood. They're expected to approve the bill and send it to the House.