Crime, Law and Justice

March 7, 2017 4:40 PM

Internet porn extortionist pleads guilty

An attorney who extorted money from people who had downloaded pornography from the internet has pleaded guilty to federal money laundering and fraud charges.

by Martin Moylan

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March 7, 2017 2:54 PM

Poachers break into French zoo, kill white rhino and steal his horn

This is believed to be the first such incident at a European zoo. The zoo says its staff is in shock. The suspects remain at large, and police are investigating.

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March 7, 2017 12:05 PM

Judge won't stop construction of Dakota Access pipeline

A federal judge declined Tuesday to temporarily stop construction of the final section of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline, clearing the way for oil to flow as soon as next week.

by Associated Press

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March 7, 2017 6:43 AM

For 1st time, Casey Anthony speaks about case

Casey Anthony knows that much of the world believes she killed her daughter, despite her acquittal. But nearly nine years later, she insists she doesn't know how the last hours of Caylee's life unfolded.

by The Associated Press

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March 7, 2017 6:28 AM

Supreme Court allows prying into jury deliberations if racism perceived

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-3 decision that trial courts may look into jury deliberations if there is clear evidence of racial bias. Deliberations are normally off-limits after a verdict.

by Nina Totenberg

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March 6, 2017 9:28 AM

Supreme Court won't say if trans teen can pick bathroom

The Supreme Court is leaving the issue of transgender rights in schools to lower courts for now after backing out of a high-profile case Monday of a Virginia high school student who sued to be able to use the boys' bathroom.

by The Associated Press

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March 6, 2017 8:18 AM

Sharing of nude photos of female Marines online prompts Pentagon investigation

Postings to a closed Facebook group included links to a Google Drive with even more images -- and an invitation to contribute photos.

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March 6, 2017 12:00 AM

Children make perilous journey to Mexico-U.S. border in search of their mothers

A Twin Cities talk given by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Sonia Nazario, the author of "Enrique's Journey." The story of a young Honduran boy's hair-raising effort to find his mother in the United States.

by MPR News Staff

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March 5, 2017 6:58 AM

Indian Sikh reports being shot in arm; police seek suspect

Police in a Seattle suburb say they are seeking a white gunman after an Indian Sikh man reported he was shot in the arm and told to "go back to your own country."

by Associated Press

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March 4, 2017 4:11 PM

'I belong here': Indian-Americans gather at an Eden Prairie park to rally against hate

More than 150 people gathered to pay their respects to Srinivas Kuchibhotla, a 32-year-old engineer and native of India who was gunned down at a bar outside Kansas City last week.

by Laura Yuen

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