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- The 9/11 trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: A quiz
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, is the lead defendant in what may become the most important US war crimes tribunal since Nuremberg. How much do you know about him and the case against him? Take our quiz.
'Torture memos' author can't be sued for harsh interrogations, court rulesJos茅 Padilla, who claims he was tortured while being detained on allegations of terror-related activity, was suing John Yoo, the Bush aide whose memos set out broadly permissive standards for inflicting physical and mental harm during interrogations.聽
Cleveland anarchists' getaway plan: a box full of thumbtacksFive men were arrested Monday for an alleged conspiracy to blow up a bridge near Cleveland. Their purported discussions about their plans are detailed in a 22-page affidavit.- Stand Your Ground law: Florida review panel to draw wide scrutinyFlorida's review of its controversial Stand Your Ground law began Tuesday. Spurred by the Trayvon Martin shooting, it is the first comprehensive look at the effect of such laws, which 24 other states have copied.聽
'Three Cups of Tea' a fraud? Judge dismisses lawsuit against Greg Mortenson.A federal judge on Monday threw out a lawsuit by readers seeking damages from 'Three Cups of Tea' author Greg Mortenson. Parts of the nonfiction book are alleged to be fabrications.- Colorado DNA program's first success: convicted murderer exoneratedRobert Dewey, who was convicted in 1996 for the rape and murder of Jacie Taylor, is likely to walk free on Monday after DNA testing exonerated him.
Judge wants answers about $200,000 'Real George Zimmerman' defense fundGeorge Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the Trayvon Martin shooting, received a $150,000 bond after his family claimed meager means. What the court wasn't told was that Zimmerman had $204,000 in a PayPal account.- Judge strikes down 'suspicionless' drug testing of Florida state workersA federal judge's ruling strikes down Florida's first-in-the-nation drug testing law 鈥� and could give pause to other states considering suspicionless drug testing of state workers or others receiving state funds.
Arizona immigration law: Another setback for Obama at Supreme Court?Tough questioning by the justices suggest that at least some of the provisions of the Arizona law may be upheld, rejecting the Obama administration's expansive view of federal power.
Author of Arizona immigration law defends it in Senate hearingIn a hearing Tuesday, Sen. Charles Schumer (D) challenged Russell Pearce, champion of a controversial Arizona immigration law, to explain how racial profiling could be avoided under the statute. The US Supreme Court takes up Arizona's law on Wednesday.聽
Rodney King riots anniversary: Have race relations in Los Angeles improved?This Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles. Some black community activists see significant progress, but others see a long way to go.聽
Arizona immigration law: Mexico gets involved in US Supreme Court caseThe Arizona immigration law threatens Mexico-US relations, says a brief submitted on behalf of Mexico and 16 other countries ahead of Wednesday鈥檚 oral argument at the Supreme Court.
George Zimmerman: Social justice activist with a gun?George Zimmerman, charged with the murder of teenager Trayvon Martin, stood up for the downtrodden and wanted to become a magistrate judge to help society. How does this square with depictions of him as a racist vigilante?
George Zimmerman bond hearing: 5 new things we learned A judge ruled Friday that George Zimmerman can go free on $150,000 bond as he awaits trial in the Trayvon Martin case. The hearing turned into a mini-trial when defense attorney Mark O鈥橫ara surprisingly challenged prosecutors' probable-cause affidavit. Here are five things we learned.- Do you know the facts behind Arizona's immigration law? Take our quiz.
Arizona鈥檚 tough immigration enforcement law was designed to convince illegal immigrants to pack up and go home. The measure sparked protests and boycotts against the state, and prompted the Obama administration to ask the courts to block the statute. On April 25, the legal battle arrives at the US Supreme Court, in a showdown that pits the federal government鈥檚 exclusive power to regulate immigration against a state government鈥檚 authority to police its sovereign territory.
Trayvon Martin shooting: a turning point in gun rights debate?For years, gun laws had grown less restrictive. But some gun rights advocacy has been curtailed after the Trayvon Martin shooting, which has provided ammunition for gun control groups.
BP oil spill settlement: Justice for 100,000 Gulf Coast victims?The estimated total cost of the settlement will be about $7.8 billion, which makes it one of the largest class-action settlements in US history. The BP oil spill settlement was filed Wednesday.
Torture victim's family can't sue PLO for damages, Supreme Court saysUS Supreme Court, in a narrow reading of a federal anti-torture law, ruled Wednesday against a son who sought redress from the PLO and Palestinian Authority for the death of his father, a US citizen, during a visit to the West Bank.
Modesto cop killing highlights spike in violence against policeThe number of cops killed on the beat had been declining since the 1970s and was bound to end, say experts. But the killing of cops in Modesto, Calif., and Greenland, N.H., Thursday could point to other trends.聽
Trayvon Martin case: George Zimmerman trial could be months offFor now, George Zimmerman's second-degree murder case hinges on two things: whether the judge will allow him to be free on bail, and whether the case is dismissed as justifiable homicide under Florida's Stand Your Ground law.
