Law
There's a lot of action on the New York legal front for former President Trump
It's a crucial time for former President Trump's New York trials: Will his hush money trial be delayed any further? Will he pay the half a billion dollar penalty by the Monday deadline?
Oklahoma prosecutors will not press charges in Nex Benedict case
Nex, a nonbinary teen, died by suicide after a high school fight. The Tulsa County District Attorney says the fight was mutual and there's not enough evidence to press charges.
Indiana universities can revoke tenure if profs don't foster 'intellectual diversity'
Indiana's Republican governor signed a bill that critics say will undermine tenure programs at universities. The law means a professor could lose tenure if they don't promote "intellectual diversity."
Carlee Russell pleads guilty, avoids jail after falsely reporting her own kidnapping
During the sentencing, Judge David Carpenter suspended Russell's two six-month sentences, saying it would be a "waste of government resources" to put her in jail for her crime.
Trump's hush money trial should go forward, Manhattan district attorney says
The Manhattan District Attorney says there's no reason Donald Trump can't be tried starting in April. The former president is accused of 34 felonies in connection with covering up an alleged affair.
A look at the citizens initiative to expand Medicaid in Florida
Florida lawmakers have debated for a decade whether to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act. Advocates are trying to circumvent legislature and take the issue directly to voters.
DOJ files lawsuit against Apple, accusing tech giant of abusing power as a monopoly
The Department of Justice and 16 states have filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of abusing its power as a monopoly to edge out rivals and ensure customers keep using its products.
Chicago is suing firearms manufacturer Glock
Chicago is suing Glock, saying its guns are too easy to convert to illegal automatic weapons. It's the latest example of Democratic jurisdictions pressuring gunmakers to change products and marketing.
Theft in translation? Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani's interpreter over gambling scandal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired Ippei Mizuhara. He gave conflicting accounts about paying large gambling debts, ESPN's Tisha Thompson tells NPR.