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Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in court for an arraignment on charges stemming from his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money payments meant to cover up alleged sexual encounters before the 2016 election, in New York City, U.S., April 4, 2023. Photo by Andrew Kelly/Pool/REUTERS

Politics Apr 05

What to expect next in the criminal case against Trump

By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn

World Feb 20

Israelis demonstrate on the day Israel's lawmakers start voting on a judicial plan that would give politicians more power on selecting judges while limiting Supreme Court powers to strike down legislation, outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, February 20, 2023. Photo by Ronen Zvulun/REUTERS
Israeli government advances legal system overhaul despite mass protest

Israel's parliament has for the first time advanced a plan to overhaul the legal system, defying a historic uproar among Israelis and calls for restraint from the United States.

By Laurie Kellman, Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press

Nation Mar 28

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Convictions by non-unanimous juries were banned in 2020. What happens to those imprisoned by them?

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1972 that non-unanimous juries—those that convict a defendant with a split decision—are a violation of the 6th Amendment. But a loophole, until recently, allowed two states to maintain the practice. Special Correspondent Tom Casciato…

By Tom Casciato

Nation Dec 30

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California’s first Muslim judge on faith and public service

Justice Halim Dhanidina was recently elevated to California’s Courts of Appeal, making him the state’s most senior judge of Muslim faith. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk talks with Dhanidina about engaging with supporters and critics alike, and setting an…

By David Tereshchuk

Politics Jun 17

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Are ex-cons being unfairly barred from jobs? ‘Ban the Box’ proponents say yes

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Jun 08

Kalief Browder, teen who awaited trial for 3 years at Rikers, kills himself

By Colleen Shalby

Kalief Browder, who was arrested at 16 for allegedly stealing a backpack and who spent three years awaiting trial, committed suicide Saturday, two years after his release from Rikers Island.

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Jul 11

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Justice Dept., FBI to Review Flawed Criminal Forensic Evidence

FBI Reviews Flawed Criminal Forensic Evidence…

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New Law Could Pardon Thousands in Iraq

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Thousands of prisoners in U.S. and Iraqi custody could soon be released if Iraqi lawmakers pass a law offering general pardons, officials said.

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Sep 05

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PBS Documentary Examines Lives, Opinions of Generation Next

As a follow-up to January's documentary on the challenges facing young Americans, Judy Woodruff and the team have put together another hour of reporting, set to air on most PBS stations Wednesday night. "Generation Next 2.0" profiles seven unique young…

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