1 hour ago Readers disagree with Biden’s decision to commute 37 death row sentences. Here’s why.

“If [Biden] disapproved of the applicable federal law, he should have tried to change it democratically – not swept it aside,” one respondent said. The post Readers disagree with Biden’s decision to commute 37 death row sentences. Here’s why. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago NY Republican compares sanctuary states to Confederacy: ‘We had a Civil War’ over federal law

Former New York Republican Gov. George E. Pataki told "The Cats Roundtable" that he views sanctuary states rejecting federal law as similar to Confederate states.

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2 hours ago Despite recruiting efforts, Washington state law enforcement numbers still lowest in country

Despite recruiting efforts, Washington state law enforcement numbers still lowest in country  Centralia Chronicle

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3 hours ago Top Biden ally 'disappointed' by president's veto on bill to increase number of US judges

Sen. Chris Coons is expressing disappointment after President Biden vetoed a bill to establish more federal judgeships.

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4 hours ago Russia Sentences a U.S. Citizen, Eugene Spector, to 15 Years for Espionage

Eugene Spector was already serving a sentence for a bribery conviction when he was charged with spying, for which a court ordered him to serve an additional 13 years.

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4 hours ago Trump’s election sparks fight over judicial retirements, new judgeships

Trump’s election sparks fight over judicial retirements, new judgeships  The Washington Post

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6 hours ago Nicole Kidman, Rachel Ray, Ted Danson keep marriages hot with unconventional rules

Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Brad Falchuk chose a non-traditional approach with their marriage, while Rachael Ray and her husband have "screaming matches."

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6 hours ago Biden vetoes bill that would have given Trump more judicial seats to fill

President Biden on Monday vetoed a bill that would have added 66 federal district judgeships over a span of more than a decade.

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8 hours ago This mashed potatoes recipe breaks all the rules for a tasty twist on the holiday dish

A mashed potatoes recipe that breaks all the rules and perks up your holiday meal

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10 hours ago Russia sentences US citizen to 15 years in prison on espionage charges

Russia sentences US citizen to 15 years in prison on espionage charges  CNN

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