Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
FAA hits 8 passengers with huge fines over alcohol-fueled antics
The FAA is accusing eight passengers of unruly behavior involving alcohol and has levied more than $160,000 in fines on them.
Citing Tekashi 6ix9ine, lawmakers seek limits to using rap lyrics as criminal evidence
Two lawmakers in New York say that using lyrics as evidence against a rapper — or any artist for that matter — in criminal cases is an infringement of artistic expression. They have sponsored legislation to stop prosecutors from using this tactic without limits.
NY ethics panel rescinds approval for Cuomo book deal
Members of New York's ethics commission have voted overwhelmingly to rescind approval of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's $5.1 million book deal. In July 2020, commission staff granted approval of Cuomo's deal for "American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic."
Temporary hold on Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big companies upheld by federal appeals court
Six states filed the action against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees on Nov. 5.
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden sues NFL
Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden has sued Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, alleging that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy Gruden’s career by leaking old offensive emails Gruden had sent.
Van Morrison sued by North Ireland health minister over COVID-19 mandate criticism
Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him “very dangerous” for his handling of coronavirus restrictions.
Crime victims call for changes to New York parole law
Under current law, once prisoners are eligible for parole, they're permitted to come before the parole board every two years. But leaders and survivors are pushing for violent offenders who are denied parole the first time to then reappear after four or five years.
10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
'Rust' crew member sues Baldwin, producers over fatal prop gun shooting
The chief lighting technician for the film "Rust" sued the movie's producers and other crew members Wednesday, including actor/producer Alec Baldwin, alleging on-set negligence that led to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a bullet fired by Baldwin from a prop weapon.
Judge rejects bail for Ghislaine Maxwell
A judge on Tuesday again refused to let British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell trade a jail cell for home detention, citing previous rulings that the nature of charges alleging Maxwell recruited teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse and her ability to flee make it impossible to let her out.
California parents sue after getting another couple’s embryo
Daphna Cardinale said she and her husband, Alexander, had immediate suspicions that the girl she gave birth to in late 2019 wasn’t theirs because the child had a darker complexion than they did.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in New York gun rights case
The Supreme Court seems ready to strike down a restrictive New York gun permitting law. But the justices also seem worried that a broad ruling could threaten gun restrictions on subways, bars, stadiums and other gathering places.
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: LA County supervisors approve $2.5M settlement of 2 suits
Under the proposed settlement, still subject to court approval, Matthew Mauser stands to receive $1.25 million and siblings J.J. Altobelli and Alexis Altobelli would share another $1.25 million.
Civil complaint filed over nasal spray falsely advertised as COVID-19 treatment, DOJ says
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.
Florida files lawsuit against Biden administration to challenge vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
She asked to bring oxygen tank to work -- they fired her instead
She was admitted to a hospital for breathing problems related to a disability. When she tried to return to work and asked to bring a personal oxygen device with her, she was fired.
Robert Durst charged in NY with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been charged in suburban New York City with the death of his former wife, Kathie Durst, who vanished in 1982, authorities confirmed Friday.
YouTube sued over claims of not enforcing ban on animal abuse videos
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
DOJ will ask Supreme Court to suspend Texas abortion law
The Biden administration will turn next to the Supreme Court in an effort to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.