Archives for April 2023

The Florida Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks, a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy. … [Read more...] about Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis

Federal public health officials have identified southern Nevada as the place in the U.S. with the highest number of cases of a potentially lethal fungus that is resistant to common antibiotics, and can be a major risk for hospital and nursing home patients. … [Read more...] about Nevada is the state with the most superbug fungus infections

His caseload has featured charges against former President Donald Trump's company and some of Trump's closest associates in business and politics. … [Read more...] about Who is Juan Merchan, the NY judge handling Trump’s case?

A Muslim inmate at the Green Rock Correctional Center in Chatham, Virginia, is suing for what he claims is the prison's denial of accommodations during Ramadan, a monthlong religious observance that calls for fasting from dawn to sunset. … [Read more...] about Muslim inmate files lawsuit claiming Virginia prison won’t accommodate Ramadan observances

A Connecticut businessman who conspired with a now-former state lawmaker to steal federal coronavirus relief funds from the city of West Haven was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison for his role in the scheme. … [Read more...] about Businessman gets 8 years in prison for theft of COVID funds