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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Enacts Animal Rights Law Banning Foie Gras
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a number of animal welfare bills into law today, including a ban on the sale of foie gras.
Man Pretended to Be Handicapped to Get Diaper Changed for 'Sexual Arousal'
A man in New Orleans was arrested Wednesday for pretending to be a handicapped brother named "Cory" who needed home care nurses to change his diaper.
5 Men Acquitted Of Gang Raping 14-Year-Old Girl Because Victim Was Drunk
Under Spanish law, it is only considered rape or sexual assault if physical force or intimidation is used. Because the 14-year-old girl was drunk, the 5 men were charged with the lesser offense of sexual abuse.
Michigan Judge Has Blocked Ban of Flavored Vapes, Bucking Nationwide Trend
A Michigan judge has blocked a ban of flavored vapes, bucking a nationwide trend that has seen the smoking equipment be banned across multiple states.
A Man Who Spent 36 Years in Prison for Stealing $50 Is Set to Be Freed
A man in Alabama just had his sentence changed so that he'll be getting out of prison soon. He's served 36 years after attempting to steal $50.75 from a bakery.
Here Are All The States That Have Passed Anti-Abortion Laws This Year
Nearly a dozen conservative states have passed laws restricting abortion access in 2019.
SCOTUS Eyes Abortion Debate as Justice Calls for Rulings on State Laws
"Given the potential for abortion to become a tool of eugenic manipulation, the Court will soon need to confront the constitutionality of laws like Indiana's," Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in his opinion.
LAX Authorities Report Surge in Marijuana Arrests After Legalization
Los Angeles International Airport has seen arrests surge 166 percent since marijuana was legalized across the state of California in 2016.
Trump: I Could Change Immigration Laws in '15 Minutes
President Trump quickly brushed off the idea of meeting with leaders of Central American countries to resolve immigration issues, telling Fox News: "No I don't need a summit. I think we've done very well without a summit."
Breaking the Silence on My Rape
Nordic countries are praised for gender equality, but I saw first-hand the failure of our legislation on rape.
Brunei Implements Laws Punishing Gay Sex With Death
Under Brunei's strict interpretation of Islamic law, sodomy and adultery are punishable either by death by stoning or by 100 lashes.
Arkansas Church Sign Causes Immigration Controversy
"If you read Scriptures, it tells them the road to hell is wide and broad, but the road to heaven is narrow and straight."
Student Arrested For Having Modified AR-15 Rifle
"He knowingly and flagrantly disregarded the law and that's unacceptable to us."
Ocasio-Cortez: Money for Weapons but Not Clear Laws
The congresswoman-elect made the comments in an Instagram video.
Gun Control Playing Subtle Role in 2018 Midterms
For the first time in recent history, gun control groups were poised to outspend the NRA in this election cycle.
Trump Says Armed Guards Could Have Prevented Shooting
"If they had protection inside, the results would have been far better," Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One on Saturday.
HHS Moves to Eliminate Transgender Definition: Report
Many said the move was intended to erase the recognition of transgender Americans.
Bishop Says Abortion Can Be 'Far Worse' Than Rape
Irish Bishop of Ossary Dermot Farrell called preserving his country's abortion laws "the most important social and justice issue of our time."
Couple Must Plant Grass Wife Is Allergic to, Judge Says
The couple "failed to identify a fundamental right" that was being restricted, Judge John Ross wrote.
Official: Ivory Poachers Should Be 'Jailed For Life'
The Kenyan official made the statement during Sudan's, the world's last male northern white rhino, funeral on Saturday.
Fully Driverless Cars Are Almost Here
California's DMV is expected to approve the rules allowing completely driverless cars on Monday.
Student Lorenzo Prado Demands Change After Shooting
During a powerful address in Tallahassee, Prado lamented the failure of a system that allowed Cruz to purchase a gun.
Marijuana Legalization 2018: Which States Will Approve?
"The momentum behind marijuana law reform will not only continue but increase as we head into 2018."
These Are the Best Pot Products of 2017
Hybrid strains like AK-47 and low dose edibles like Kivia Petra Mints were all the rage in 2017.
Marijuana-Infused Wine is Coming To Legal Weed States
Don't worry. The weed wine is guaranteed hangover-free.
Should Parents Go To Jail For Refusing To Vaccinate?
Should avoiding vaccines be treated like a crime? Increasingly it is.
How Many Bills Has Trump Actually Signed Into Law?
In total, Trump has signed 55 bills into law since becoming president, and only two created new policy.
Pot Company Buys California Town, for Tourism Draw
American Green Inc. purchases the tiny town of Nipton for $5 million.
Bill Aims to Deschedule Pot, Make It Fully Legal
Booker's Marijuana Justice Act would also expunge criminal convictions for use and possession.