Aug 18 Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism investigations targeting universities By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The complaint alleges that the investigations into some of the nation's most prestigious academic institutions were designed to strong-arm the schools into cutting deals for political purposes. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 7:25 Quilt exhibit showcases artwork of inmate turned criminal justice activist By Jeffrey Brown, Karina Cuevas, Hunter Bonaparte His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he’s also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system… Continue watching
Aug 18 Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters out of Maryland to DC office building By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The ruling is the latest development in a yearslong battle over where to house the main office for the nation's premier law enforcement agency. Continue reading
Aug 18 ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 By Associated Press ESPN debuted in 1979, but the Rasmussens didn't stick around long – they were forced out after only a year by ESPN majority owner Getty Oil. Continue reading
Aug 18 Meta is on trial – again. Here's what to know about the case brought by dozens of states By Hannah Grabenstein The case is just one of many brought against Meta and other social media companies in recent years, but because states – and not solely individuals – are suing, the outcome could have broader effects. Continue reading
Aug 18 Forensic pathologist details Tupac Shakur's fatal wounds in Duane 'Keffe D' Davis trial By Jessica Hill, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some members of Tupac Shakur's family stepped out of the courtroom Tuesday before prosecutors showed photos from his autopsy at the Las Vegas trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is charged with orchestrating the 1996… Continue reading
Aug 18 Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to extradite ICE agent for trial By Mark Vancleave, Russ Bynum, Associated Press Attorney General Keith Ellison says Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not signed papers to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro since his arrest in Texas in May. Continue reading
Aug 18 Florida to carry out 13th execution this year in nation's busiest death chamber By David Fischer, Associated Press A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed. Continue reading
Aug 18 Preservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend White House ballroom project By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed its request on Tuesday, less than a week after the Trump administration asked the nation’s highest court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project. Continue reading
Aug 18 Justice Department attempting to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia By Travis Loller, Associated Press The government is appealing the May ruling by U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw that threw out charges of human smuggling against the Salvadoran national. Continue reading