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House Democrats ‘Shame’ Republicans After Vote Change
Alec Siegel | May 20, 2016Democrats to Republicans: "Shame! Shame! Shame!"
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Judge Says D.C. Residents Don’t Need “Good Reason” for Concealed-Carry Permits
Mariam Jaffery | May 20, 2016It's a little easier to buy a gun in D.C.
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Portugal Powered for Four Days by Clean Energy. Could America Do the Same?
Alec Siegel | May 20, 2016There's an important difference between the two.
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Department of Labor Doubles Threshold for Overtime Pay
Alec Siegel | May 19, 2016After nearly two years of fighting for an increase, President Obama gets his wish.
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#BringBackOurGirls: First Chibok Schoolgirl Freed from Boko Haram
Emma Von Zeipel | May 19, 2016The first girl kidnapped by Boko Haram over two years ago is back.
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David Cameron on Tinder? When Wooing Young Voters, Anything is Possible
Alec Siegel | May 18, 2016Cameron tries to woo young voters before the Brexit vote.
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Will New York Become the First State to Outlaw Cat Declawing?
Anneliese Mahoney | May 18, 2016Cats may be happy, some veterinarians may not be as happy.
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What Are “Natural Foods”? FDA Turns to the Public to Find Out
Alec Siegel | May 17, 2016After years of lawsuits and petitions from consumers and advocacy groups, we may soon have our answer.
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Retest of 2008 Beijing Olympic Samples Find 31 Guilty of Doping
Alec Siegel | May 17, 2016All will not be allowed to compete in Rio, with more test results to come.
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SCOTUS Asks For Compromise in Obamacare Contraception Mandate Case
Alexis Evans | May 17, 2016The contraception case remains at a standstill.
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ICYMI: Best of the Week
Alexis Evans | May 16, 2016Check out the top stories from Laws Street!
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Impeached in Brazil: President Booted Amid Scandal and Public Outrage
Alec Siegel | May 12, 2016Departing leader calls her impeachment a "coup."
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Walmart Sues Visa to Require PINs for Chip-Enabled Debit Cards
Alexis Evans | May 12, 2016Lawsuit hopes to ban chip signatures at checkout.
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Citadel Military College Denies Student’s Request to Wear Hijab with Uniform
Emma Von Zeipel | May 11, 2016A prospective student's request sparks a controversy.
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Nearly Seven Decades Later, A U.S. President to Visit Hiroshima
Alec Siegel | May 11, 2016Obama won't apologize for the past, instead he'll acknowledge the future.
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West Point Women Who Raised Fists in Photo Under Investigation
Emma Von Zeipel | May 10, 2016Is it a political movement or just an expression of joy?
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Will Paul Ryan Be ‘Cantored’? Sarah Palin Thinks So
Alec Siegel | May 9, 2016Former Alaskan Governor backs Ryan's Wisconsin primary opponent.
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North Carolina Sues Justice Department Over Bathroom Bill Deadline
Emma Von Zeipel | May 9, 2016McCrory isn't budging.
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ICYMI: Best of the Week
Alexis Evans | May 9, 2016Check out the top stories from Law Street!
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Court Rules Leather ‘iPhone’ Goods in China are Legal
Alec Siegel | May 5, 2016Apple's court battle over the "iPhone" trademark goes the way of a Chinese company.
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In North Korea, Due Process is Virtually Nonexistent
Alec Siegel | May 3, 2016An American businessman is the latest foreigner to be sentenced in the communist country.
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Colorado’s High Court Deals Blow to Towns’ Efforts to Freeze Fracking
Alec Siegel | May 2, 2016State law preempts local measures, according to Colorado Supreme Court.
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ICYMI: Best of the Week
Alexis Evans | May 2, 2016Check out the top stories from Law Street!
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Second Lawsuit Filed to Stop Transfer of Chimpanzees to ‘Roadside Zoo’
Alec Siegel | April 28, 2016A lawsuit delays the transfer of eight chimpanzees as experts speak out.
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Anti-Vaccine Parents Found Guilty of Not Providing ‘Necessaries of Life’
Julia Bryant | April 28, 2016Canadian jury convicts anti-vaccine couple in death of 19-month-old son.
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Amazon Found Liable for In-App Purchases Made By Kids
Alexis Evans | April 28, 2016Soon parents may be able to claim refunds.
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Peace Talks in Yemen Back on After Pressure from World Leaders
Alec Siegel | April 26, 2016The peace talks are making progress, but they're certainly slow going.
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Turkish-Americans Rally Behind Turkey in D.C.’s ‘Peace and Solidarity Walk’
Alec Siegel | April 26, 2016Turkish-Americans support their motherland and respond to Armenia.
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Bill To Revoke Licenses of Doctors Performing Abortions Passes Oklahoma Legislature
Julia Bryant | April 25, 2016Oklahoma is cracking down on abortion in the state.
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ICYMI: Best of the Week
Alexis Evans | April 25, 2016Check out the top stories from law street.