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Entertainment
Lindsay Lohan Sues Fox News Over Cocaine Use Statement
Joseph Perry | February 9, 2015Lindsay Lohan and her mom are suing Fox News over statements that the pair did cocaine together. Do they...
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News
Will There Be Legal Charges for Bruce Jenner After Car Crash?
Anneliese Mahoney | February 8, 2015Bruce Jenner was involved in a fatal collision in Malibu this weekend, but will there be charges?
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News
Smartwatch Scare: Will Schools Ban Watches to Prevent Cheating?
Anneliese Mahoney | February 8, 2015Some schools are taking the drastic step of banning watches in an effort to prevent cheating.
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News
Subject of Serial Podcast Gets Appeal Opportunity
Anneliese Mahoney | February 8, 2015Adnan Syed, the subject of NPR's huge hit podcast "Serial," is being given the chance to hear his argument...
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World
Saudi Arabia: Succession in the Chaos
Michael Sliwinski | February 8, 2015There's a new monarch in Saudi Arabia, but what new challenges will he face?
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News
Sandra Day O’Connor’s Startup Chosen for MacArthur Grant
Anneliese Mahoney | February 7, 2015Sandra Day O'Connor's iCivics startup received a MacArthur Grant of $750,000 to increase civics education in the U.S.
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News
Katy Perry Claims Left Shark is Her Intellectual Property and Files Suit
Anneliese Mahoney | February 7, 2015Katy Perry filed a lawsuit this week against company Shapeways claiming that Left Shark from her Super Bowl performance...
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Law
The Best Legal Tweets of the Week
Chelsey D. Goff | February 7, 2015Check out the best legal tweets of the week with Law Street.
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News
FAA Allowing Companies to Call Dibs on the Moon
Anneliese Mahoney | February 7, 2015Interested in traveling to the moon? The U.S. took a step closer to that this week.
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News
Philly Man Sues TSA After Being Detained for 20 Hours
Anneliese Mahoney | February 6, 2015A man is suing TSA after being detained for 20 hours in the airport over granola bars.
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Energy & Environment
The Keystone XL Pipeline: Economic Breakthrough or Environmental Disaster?
Chris Schultz | February 6, 2015They Keystone XL Pipeline is currently up for political debate--but what are the arguments for and against it?
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Health & Science
Foodie Flavor: The Science Behind Your Favorite Tastes
Ashley Bell | February 6, 2015Learn about the science behind food pairing and flavor.
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Weird News
Weird Arrests of the Week
Anneliese Mahoney | February 6, 2015Check out the top weird arrests of the week from Law Street.
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News
Ferguson Police Testing “Less Lethal” Bullet Alternative
Alexis Evans | February 5, 2015Ferguson police are testing new "less lethal" ammunition in wake of controversial civilian shootings.
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Technology
What New Ethical Concerns Affect Online Journalism?
Noel Diem | February 5, 2015What new ethical concerns do writers have to be mindful of in the online journalism industry?
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News
Jordan’s Negotiations With ISIS Fail: What Does it Mean for the U.S.?
Anneliese Mahoney | February 5, 2015Jordan's negotiations with ISIS failed a serviceman was killed.
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Humor
Coco Puff and Sam Adams Charged With Defrauding the Government
Ashley Shaw | February 5, 201514 pharmacy employees used fake names to defraud the government.
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Crime
What You Need to Know About the FBI’s Latest Crime Statistics
Kevin Rizzo | February 5, 2015The FBI has released the latest crime reports for the entire nation. Here's everything you need to know.
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News
Major Retailers Under Fire for Selling Pseudo Supplements
Alexis Evans | February 4, 2015New York Attorney General finds major retailers including Wal-Mart, GNC and Target all selling fraudulent supplements.
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Law
Medical Treatment For Rape Victims: Who is Responsible?
Valeriya Metla | February 4, 2015Who's responsible for the payment of medical treatment for rape victims? Maybe not who you think.
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Society and Culture
Stanford Sets the Standard for How Colleges Should Handle Campus Rape
Allison Dawson | February 4, 2015Stanford took swift action when a student was caught sexually assaulting a woman on campus. Colleges: take note.
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News
Robin Williams Memorabilia Battle Brewing
Alexis Evans | February 3, 2015Robin Williams wife and children are fighting over the late actor's estate.
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Crime
San Francisco Public Defender Arrested While Defending Client
Alexis Evans | February 3, 2015Public Defender Jami Tillotson was arrested for resisting arrest while defending her client's right to counsel.
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Cannabis in America
Obama’s Budget Could Help D.C. Implement Legalized Marijuana
Anneliese Mahoney | February 3, 2015The Obama Administration inserted one word--federal--into its budget that could help D.C. legalize marijuana.
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News
Christie, Obama Weigh in on Measles Vaccine
Anneliese Mahoney | February 3, 2015President Obama and Governor Chris Christie stand on opposite sides of the aisle when it comes to vaccinations.