N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Marijuana Legalization
Critics say in many states the legal marijuana boom hasn't benefited people of color. Lawmakers in New York say their approach avoids those mistakes.
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News Brief: Biden's Infrastructure Remedy, Chauvin Trial, COVID Surge
Biden to unveil a $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Witnesses continue to testify in trial of ex-officer Derek Chauvin charged with murdering George Floyd. COVID-19 cases surge in India and Pakistan.
Review Of Witness Testimony In Day 2 Of Derek Chauvin Trial
The teenager who videotaped former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck, testified she stays up at night "apologizing to George Floyd for not doing more."
When It Comes To Email, Some Prisoners Say Attorney-Client Privilege Has Been Erased
Within the Federal Bureau of Prisons, inmates are asked to "voluntarily" agree to electronic monitoring in order to use the bureau's email system. But critics say there's nothing voluntary about it.
Take To The Court: Justices Will Hear Case On Student Athlete Compensation
The case tests whether the NCAA's limits on compensation for student athletes violate antitrust law. Its outcome could have enormous consequences for college sports.
2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot
Two U.S. Capitol police officers argue former President Donald Trump is responsible for the injuries they received during the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.
Firefighter Testifies: 'I Was Desperate To Help ... And This Human Was Denied That'
Video footage played in court on Tuesday shows Genevieve Hansen pleading with officers on top of George Floyd for a chance to help him. She asked them to check his pulse. They ignored her requests.
What Marijuana Legalization Means For Those Who Have Been Hurt By The War On Drugs
More states including New York and Virginia are on the brink of legalizing marijuana. What does that mean for people of color who faced high rates of arrest for marijuana possession?
Biden Makes 1st Judicial Nominations, Including A Supreme Court Contender
With the lesson of former President Barack Obama's difficulty in filling vacancies "imprinted on his brain," his staff says, the president sees filling judicial seats as a top priority.
Teenage Witness Says Floyd 'Looked Kind Of Purple, Limp' When Ambulance Arrived
The 17-year-old described then-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin as "kind of angry," adding that "he was digging his knee into George Floyd's neck" and he threatened bystanders with a can of Mace.