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Supreme Court Decides 'Hate Speech' Is Free Speech
That case, before a federal appeals court in Richmond, had been on hold while the Supreme Court considered the Slants case. After the verdict was announced, the team and its brazen owner Daniel Snyder celebrated the newly endowed constitutional protections granted to their racist nickname. [Full Article...]
Some workers returning to mill complex where plant exploded
Didion Milling released a statement saying 46-year-old Angel Reyes died Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Officials at Didion Milling say although their mill plant was lost in an explosion, parts of their facility could be back up and running in less than two weeks. [Full Article...]
U.S. fighter jet downs Syrian plane in Raqqa province
It's the first time the U.S. has shot down a Syrian aircraft since it began fighting ISIS in the country in 2014. Iran's launch of its ballistic missiles against IS hit Syria's eastern city of Deir el-Zour on Sunday night and was its first such strike in the conflict. [Full Article...]
84 neglected Great Danes seized, most from mansion
Fay is scheduled to be arraigned in the Ossipee Circuit Court on August 3. She said numerous animals have eye problems, skin conditions and viral infections that are contagious to other dogs. "From a consumer perspective, unless you had requested to see how the animals were raised, you would not know from her website they were housed this way", Hamrick said. [Full Article...]
OH mother and daughters mysteriously found dead in home
The Stark County Sheriff's Office said it has secured arrest warrants for Brinkman for two counts of murder for the Johns' deaths . According to Cleveland 19 , police had identified Brinkman as a person of interest in the triple murder on Monday and were seeking him for questioning when they arrived at the home. [Full Article...]
Representative Steve Scalise's Condition Improves to "Serious"
Doctors said Friday the bullet entered at his hip and traveled across his body, causing severe damage to internal organs. "I think that an excellent recovery is a good possibility", said Dr. Scalise, who has had two surgeries, will need additional operations and will be in the hospital for "a considerable period of time, presumably weeks", Sava said. [Full Article...]
Carrie Fisher 'had cocaine' in her system when she died
Following the release of Fisher's autopsy report on Friday, her daughter, Billie Lourd , released a statement encouraging fans to remember her mother's openness about her struggles. Fisher long battled drug addiction and mental illness. Fisher's brother, Todd Fisher, said he was not surprised by the results. However, it remains unclear if or how the drugs contributed to her death. [Full Article...]
Pawn shop workers help nab polygamous sect leader Lyle Jeffs
He had been on the run for nearly a year, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation issuing a $50,000 reward and a bold red " WANTED " poster for him in August. The 56-year old Jeffs, and ten others, were awaiting trial on the food stamp charges when Jeffs took off. Prosecutors argued Jeffs was a flight risk. [Full Article...]