News Roundup (2423)
First Lady Wins ‘Millions’ from British Tabloid
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The British tabloid The Daily Mail will pay unspecified damages to settle two lawsuits after the paper published an article implying first lady Melania Trump “provided services beyond simply modeling” before she married Donald Trump. So reports USA Today.
Read more...‘Bull’ Sculptor: ‘Fearless Girl’ Infringes On My Rights
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A representative for sculptor Arturo Di Modica said the artist is demanding New York City officials release documents enumerating the procedures it followed in granting a permit for the newly-installed “Fearless Girl” statue. So reports The New York Post.
Read more...Injured UA Passenger Files for Emergency Discovery
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Dr. David Dao, the United Airlines passenger forcibly removed from his seat, filed an emergency "bill of discovery" in Illinois State Court to preserve evidence of the event. So reports NBC News.
Read more...‘Legendary’ Pot Mogul Facing Pot Charges in Kentucky
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The "legendary" outlaw John Robert "Johnny" Boone has been deported from Canada to face marijuana charges in Kentucky. So reports the Times Union.
Read more...UK Dad Fined for Taking Kid Out of School for Disney Trip
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A British man was fined for illegally taking his daughter out of school to visit Disney World. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...Senate GOP Goes ‘Nuclear’ to Change Filibuster Rules
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The Senate Republican majority voted to change the chamber’s rules and make it easier to confirm Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. So reports NBC News.
Read more...NYC Bans Employers from Asking About Salary History
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Employers in New York City will no longer be allowed to ask prospective employees about their salary history thanks to a newly passed bill introduced by New York City Public Advocate Letitia James. So reports New York Magazine.
Read more...Husband Guilty After Wife Dies in Sex-fueled Car Crash
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Matthew Notebaert, of Florida, was sentenced to five years in prison after he was held responsible for crashing his car while having sex with his wife, Amanda Notebaert, ultimately leading to her death. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...Proposed NJ Mosque Denied, Settlement May Be Close
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A settlement between the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge and the township regarding the construction of a mosque may be on the horizon. So reports NJ.com.
Read more...LGBTQ Advocates Express Concern with NC 'Bathroom Bill' Repeal
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North Carolina lawmakers agreed to repeal the state’s “bathroom bill,” although some LGBTQ advocates said the compromise leaves the door open to discrimination. So reports NBC News.
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