70 m. ago Deportation flights to Libya would violate court order without prior notice, federal judge says

A federal judge said the Trump administration cannot send deportation flights to Libya without allowing illegal aliens a chance to raise "fear-based claims."

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1 hour ago Livestream: Testimony continues in Karen Read murder retrial

Jurors on Wednesday heard lengthy testimony from a digital forensics expert who believes Jennifer McCabe did not Google “hos long to die in cold” at 2:27 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2022. The post Livestream: Testimony continues in Karen Read murder retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago An attempt to build new housing in Jamaica Plain runs into trouble with its neighbor: the Arnold Arboretum

For 90 years, the brick monastery on the edge of the Arnold Arboretum was home to the Poor Clare Nuns of Boston. Rarely open to anyone outside the cloistered religious order, the three-story property and its surrounding gardens were designed for a life of contemplative prayer. Last May, the nuns moved to Westwood, and it’s […] The post An attempt to build new housing in Jamaica Plain runs into trouble with its neighbor: the Arnold Arboretum appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Country star Gretchen Wilson wins 'Masked Singer' after 'severe' COVID symptoms kept her from spotlight

Country star Gretchen Wilson was unmasked as the winner of Fox's "Masked Singer" after years away from the spotlight. Wilson revealed to Fox News Digital the reason for her hiatus from Hollywood.

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2 h. ago AOC’s constituents weigh in on presidential run, recall her stunning 2018 political upset

Constituents in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district have warned Republicans not to underestimate the firebrand progressive lawmaker who caused a sensational political upset in 2018 defeating Joe Crowley.

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3 h. ago Federal judge blocks Trump admin from dismantling 3 agencies

Judge John McConnell, an appointee of President Barack Obama, blocked President Donald Trump from closing three federal agencies on Tuesday.

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3 h. ago NEWT GINGRICH: The only solution to the crisis of radical district judges

We must protect the American people’s right to elect those who manage the federal government. Instead, we are witnessing absurd judicial micro-management

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3 h. ago How one writer quit dieting and discovered her strength through weightlifting

Casey Johnston spent years running and restricting calories. When she started weightlifting, she rebuilt muscle mass — and her relationship with her body.

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4 h. ago Putin and Xi Present a United Front as They Face an Unpredictable Trump

The two leaders, meeting in Moscow, hailed their alliance a day ahead of events to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

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5 h. ago He Faced a Possible Prison Term for Assault. Instead, He Was Deported.

Federal agents are rounding up criminal defendants and deporting them before trial. Local prosecutors say the disruptions make communities less safe.

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5 h. ago SEN RICK SCOTT: Red Square goes global as the world's worst regimes gather on May 9

On May 9th Russia will host a celebration in Red Square commemorating victory in WWII, watch who gathers there with Putin.

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5 h. ago Celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos steals Diddy trial spotlight, runs into trouble with judge

High-profile criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos was reprimanded in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial for speaking about the case on a Hollywood podcast.

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6 h. ago Ty Stiklorius discusses Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial and systemic abuse in music industry

NPR's Michel Martin talks with music industry executive Ty Stiklorius about the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs and about systemic abuse in the music industry.

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6 h. ago Kentucky courthouse where sheriff allegedly killed judge plagued by sex abuse allegations: lawsuit

Former Sheriff Mickey Stines was named in a civil sexual abuse lawsuit and was deposed just days before allegedly killing Judge Kevin Mullins.

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8 h. ago Smokey Robinson’s Lawyer Slams ‘Vile’ and ‘False’ Sexual Assault Claims

Four women have accused the Motown legend of sexually assaulting them while they worked as housekeepers.

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9 h. ago Chief justice touts judicial independence, rejects impeaching judges

Chief justice touts judicial independence, rejects impeaching judges  The Washington Post

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10 h. ago Karen Read's Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claims

In the Karen Read trial, forensic experts testify on smartphone data, challenging the defense's timeline of events in the murder case of Officer John O'Keefe.

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11 h. ago Trump admin live updates: White House expected to announce UK trade deal

This will mark the first agreement after President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on dozens of trading partners.

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12 h. ago British marathon runner Holly Archer responds to critics who took aim at her event attire

Holly Archer defended her choice of running briefs for the London Marathon despite some fans arguing her attire resembled women's swimwear.

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12 h. ago Plane towed from Logan Airport runway after issue temporarily grounds flights

The Republic Airways plane reported the issue at around 1:30 p.m. and landed “without incident,” officials said. The post Plane towed from Logan Airport runway after issue temporarily grounds flights appeared first on Boston.com.

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