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Couple Sues Airbnb Owner Over Alleged Hidden Sex Cams

A couple staying in a San Diego Airbnb has filed a lawsuit against the home's owners after claiming there were hidden cameras in the converted garage housing the pair. So reports an NBC San Diego.

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Kentucky Man Wins Right to 'Im God' Vanity Plate in 1st Amendment Case

Kentucky resident Ben Hart will be able to use a license plate that reads "IM GOD" after being denied the right by the state's Division of Motor Vehicles. So reports WKU Public Radio.

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Coalition of States Sues Federal Government Over Fuel-efficiency Standards

A coalition of 24 states led by California filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency in hopes a federal court will block the Trump Administration from nullifying California's ability to set stricter fuel-efficiency standards. So reports The Indianapolis Business Journal.

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Woman Charged for Playing Topless Frisbee Gets $50k Settlement

Effie Krokos of Colorado was awarded a $50,000 settlement after being charged with "indecent exposure" as she was cited for playing Frisbee topless. So reports the Mercury News

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UNT Attorney Steps Down After Using 'N-word' During Panel Discussion

University of North Texas Assistant General Counsel Caitlin Sewell will step down after using the n-word during a panel discussion about hatred on campus. So reports a Fox 5 Washington DC.

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Orangutan Who Was Ruled a 'Non-human Person' Retires to Florida

Sandra, an orangutan granted legal personhood in a 2015 ruling, has moved to Florida and will retire to the Center for Great Apes. So reports Newsweek.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Scores Goal in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

A federal judge ruled members of the women's national soccer team will be allowed to move forward with a gender discrimination lawsuit as a class. So reports CNN.

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Trump to Pay $2M in Settlement for Misusing Charity Funds

President Donald Trump will pay $2 million in damages to nonprofit groups after settling allegations he used charity funds for political and personal reasons. So reports The Hill.

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Facebook in Legal Hot Water for Alleged Age, Gender Discrimination

Facebook is looking at a possible a class action lawsuit for allegedly denying individuals financial services based on gender and age. So reports CNN.

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Baltimore Reaches $8M Settlement with Police Trainee Shot in Head

The city of Baltimore’s spending panel signed off on an $8 million settlement for a police trainee said to have suffered brain damage and "other serious injuries "when he was accidentally shot in the head during an exercise in 2013." So reports The Baltimore Sun.

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