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Maduro and wife plead not guilty to U.S. torture conspiracy charges
The indictment, filed in New York, accuses the former president and his wife of directing officials to torture political opponents during Maduro's rule.
Courts
Court rulings, trials and legal challenges.
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Supreme Court lets GOP keep cheaper TV ad rates for 2026 election
The ruling delays the FCC’s review of a policy that would give party committees cheaper TV advertising rates, a move that favors Republican candidates.
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Eight U.S. states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety claims
The lawsuits filed by Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana accuse OpenAI of deceiving parents and harming children.
Politics·
Russell Brand Faces Rape Trial After Prosecutors Call Him Sexual Predator
The trial, held at Southwark Crown Court in London, began on Wednesday with prosecutors describing Brand as a ruthless sexual predator and outlining seven charges.
World·
Ukrainian Ex-Officer Tries to Dismiss Nord Stream Sabotage Charges in Germany
The trial, held at Hamburg's Regional Court, began Wednesday with prosecutors alleging the former officer led a team that detonated the gas pipeline, a war crime.
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Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in voting rules before midterms
The unsigned order keeps existing postal voting rules in place; Trump attacked the ruling but the White House said it will comply.
Politics·
California Teamsters sue state over self-driving truck rules
The lawsuit claims state agencies failed to conduct required economic studies before approving self-driving truck regulations that could affect 400,000 jobs.
Politics·
Trump signs orders targeting birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at curbing birth tourism and narrowing birthright citizenship, following a Supreme Court ruling against his earlier attempt.
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Kansas voters reject GOP-backed measure to elect Supreme Court justices
The amendment, placed on the August 5 primary ballot by the Republican-controlled Legislature, was rejected, preserving the governor's appointment system.
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New Jersey sues Amazon over delivery contractor practices
State accuses Amazon of unlawfully controlling third-party delivery contractors, citing lower wages and unfair working conditions.
World·
Aboriginal police officers sue NT over racial abuse claims
Current and former Aboriginal community police officers allege systemic racial abuse, discrimination and underpayment in a class action against the Northern Territory government and police force.
World·
Sheriff faces lawsuit over botched Nancy Guthrie probe
Arizona sheriff faces $176M lawsuit alleging misconduct in separate case as Guthrie investigation reveals new inconsistencies
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Alan Jones pleads not guilty to 20 indecent assault charges
The 85-year-old former Australian national rugby coach faces trial after pleading not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault.
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