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News FIFA completes internal corruption investigation
FIFA completes internal corruption investigation
Akira Tomlinson
March 31, 2017 03:36:14 pm

FIFA announced Friday it has completed its internal investigation regarding allegations of criminal misconduct, bribery, and corruption in world football. The investigation began after the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) and...

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News West Virginia governor vetoes legislation clarifying right-to-work law
West Virginia governor vetoes legislation clarifying right-to-work law
Akira Tomlinson
March 29, 2017 02:14:07 pm

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice on Tuesday vetoed Senate Bill 330 , an attempt to clarify the right-to-work law passed last year. Justice says the issue is currently before the courts and the process should not...

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News Romania court rejects appeal of former prison commander
Romania court rejects appeal of former prison commander
Akira Tomlinson
March 29, 2017 01:41:11 pm

Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice on Wednesday upheld the 20-year prison sentence of Ion Ficior for crimes against humanity. Ficior was the commander of the Periprava labor camp from 1958 to 1963, during which approximately 103...

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News Egypt former president Hosni Mubarak released from prison
Egypt former president Hosni Mubarak released from prison
Akira Tomlinson
March 24, 2017 11:00:55 am

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was released from prison on Friday after six years in custody. The planned release was announced earlier this month after Mubarak was cleared of a conspiracy...

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News DOJ opens investigation into Congressman Hunter for alleged misuse of funds
DOJ opens investigation into Congressman Hunter for alleged misuse of funds
Akira Tomlinson
March 24, 2017 10:44:00 am

The US House Committee on Ethics announced Thursday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal investigation into Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) for potentially unlawful campaign spending . According...

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Supreme Court allows copyright protection of cheerleading uniforms
Akira Tomlinson
March 22, 2017 02:31:02 pm

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld copyright protections for features incorporated into the design of useful articles. The court ruled 6-2 in Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc. in favor of Varsity...

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News Michigan sued to prevent use of public funds for private schools
Michigan sued to prevent use of public funds for private schools
Akira Tomlinson
March 22, 2017 01:32:42 pm

Education and parent groups filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to prevent the Michigan government from using certain public funds for private schools. The suit is a response to the state's education budget , which allocates $2.5 million for reimbursements...

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News Conditions for asylum-seekers in Greece camps negatively affecting mental health: reports
Conditions for asylum-seekers in Greece camps negatively affecting mental health: reports
Akira Tomlinson
March 17, 2017 02:51:14 pm

International rights groups have reported that refugees and migrants housed in Greek camps are cutting themselves, attempting suicide and abusing drugs. According to a report made by Save the Children Thursday and a report...

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Federal judge approves class action settlement with Lyft drivers
Akira Tomlinson
March 17, 2017 02:08:25 pm

A judge for the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Thursday approved a $27 million settlement in a class action lawsuit between Lyft Inc. and its drivers. The suit challenged...

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News UN report: Ukraine escalation of hostilities diminishing lives of civilians
UN report: Ukraine escalation of hostilities diminishing lives of civilians
Akira Tomlinson
March 15, 2017 02:24:14 pm

The escalation of hostilities in Eastern Ukraine between January and February has had a devastating impact on the lives of civilians, according to a UN report released Wednesday. The unrest has reportedly caused several deaths and numerous injuries,...

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Netherlands becomes the first country to legalize same-sex marriage and euthanasia

On April 1, 2001, the Netherlands became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage. The nation then became the first country to legalize euthanasia on April 1, 2002.

First US wartime conscription law took effect

On April 1, 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, the first wartime conscription law passed in the United States went into effect. It included a clause allowing a person to pay $300 to avoid military service, a controversial "rich man's" exception that precipitated the July 1863 New York City Draft Riots.

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