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Florida set to execute man convicted in 1989 home invasion killing
A man convicted of stabbing a woman to death during a home invasion robbery more than 30 years ago is scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening in Florida.
Mother, grandmother arrested in Texas after 2-year-old spotted wandering barefoot in woods overnight
The mother and grandmother of a 2-year-old girl in San Antonio were arrested after cameras spotted the little girl barefoot and alone in a wooded area overnight.
41% of young voters support outsourcing government decisions to AI, survey finds
A recent poll finds that 41% of young voters would support outsourcing most state and federal policy decisions to an artificial intelligence capable of running the government more efficiently.
Storm systems bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest and a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest
The first of a series of powerful storms hit the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, dumping heavy rain, swelling rivers and prompting high water rescues, authorities said.
Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities.
Judge: Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revocation
A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she deals with the consequences of having her visa revoked by the Trump administration, leading to six weeks of detention.
Lawyers argue agreement made during pandemic should shield Georgia man from execution
Lawyers for a man set to be put to death next week in Georgia argue that an agreement entered into by the state and death penalty defense attorneys during the COVID-19 pandemic should shield their client from execution for the time being.
How to watch one of the year’s best meteor showers, the Geminids
It's time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year.
Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump's administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
Man who says religious group beat him wants prosecutor removed after long wait for retrial
A man who says members of a secretive North Carolina religious group held him down and beat him wants the prosecutor kicked off his case, accusing the district attorney of siding with a church that dozens of former congregants have said abused them.
New York Archdiocese says it’s setting up a $300M fund for sexual abuse victims
The Archdiocese of New York on Monday announced it will set up a $300 million fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse who have sued the church.
