Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas after declaring…
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Trial over Ukrainian woman’s killing on train delayed for mental health reasons
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train…
Stadium workers near LA reach tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Stadium workers near Los Angeles say they have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike ahead…
As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute
NEW YORK — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court Tuesday about…
After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better
WASHINGTON — After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner…
US guidelines didn’t feature drinking risks found in gov’t commissioned study
A study commissioned by President Joe Biden’s administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on Tuesday, after President…
US appeals court raises concerns about Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas to put people to death needs more study of whether it violates…
Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he’s been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has…
Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
WASHINGTON — Republicans are warning the White House that a critical surveillance authority is likely to lapse this week amid…
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won’t testify before Congress about league’s TV and streaming deals
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress next week about the league’s broadcast deals and its recent practice…