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News Obama administration issues immigration policy emphasizing parental rights
Obama administration issues immigration policy emphasizing parental rights
Blake Lynch
August 25, 2013 04:06:06 pm

The Obama administration on Friday released a policy directive known as the "Family Interest Directive" emphasizing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents should apply "prosecutorial discretion" towards undocumented immigrant parents of minors to limit...

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News Cairo court adjourns trial of three Muslim Brotherhood leaders until October
Cairo court adjourns trial of three Muslim Brotherhood leaders until October
Blake Lynch
August 25, 2013 02:21:51 pm

A Cairo court on Sunday adjourned the trial of three Muslim Brotherhood leaders, Mohammed Badie, Khairat al-Shater and Rashad Bayoumy, after the three failed to appear in court, citing security conserns. The judge postponed...

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News Federal appeals court rules Apple, Samsung not required to disclose profit details
Federal appeals court rules Apple, Samsung not required to disclose profit details
Blake Lynch
August 24, 2013 10:43:17 am

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled on Friday that Samsung and Apple do not have to publicly disclose financial details submitted during the patent litigation between the two...

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News US soldier receives life sentence for killing 16 Afghan civilians
US soldier receives life sentence for killing 16 Afghan civilians
Blake Lynch
August 24, 2013 08:40:57 am

A jury of six military personnel on Friday ruled Staff Sergeant Robert Bales would receive life in prison without parole for killing 16 Afghan civilians. The panel deliberated for less than two hours [Reuters...

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News Mubarak placed under house arrest
Mubarak placed under house arrest
Blake Lynch
August 23, 2013 02:41:05 pm

Former Egyptian prime minister Hosni Mubarak was moved from prison to house arrest on a military hospital on Thursday. Mubarak's release comes amid widespread protests led by the Muslim Brotherhood ...

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UN rights chief condemns Syria chemical weapon allegations
Blake Lynch
August 23, 2013 01:45:17 pm

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Thursday condemned the reported chemical weapon attacks that killed hundreds in the Ghouta region of Damascus as a "serious escalation" in the fight between Syria's government...

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News Federal appeals court: lower court erred in striking Colorado Internet sales tax law
Federal appeals court: lower court erred in striking Colorado Internet sales tax law
Blake Lynch
August 22, 2013 12:43:32 pm

The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled Tuesday that federal district court surpassed its jurisdiction in 2011 by permanently blocking a law requiring online retailers to collect Colorado';s 2.9 percent sales tax...

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News HRW: Liberia police corruption poses serious threat to justice
HRW: Liberia police corruption poses serious threat to justice
Blake Lynch
August 22, 2013 11:07:23 am

Widespread police corruption in Liberia is denying Liberians equal and impartial justice and impeding the country's postwar development, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Thursday. HRW based its report on conversations with more than 120 victims...

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News Pakistan court dismisses charges against cleric in blasphemy case
Pakistan court dismisses charges against cleric in blasphemy case
Blake Lynch
August 18, 2013 12:52:22 pm

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Saturday dismissed charges against a cleric who was arrested for allegedly framing a Christian girl, Rimsha Masih, accused of blasphemy. The district court held that the prosecution had not brought forward...

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Madagascar elections court removes candidates from ballot
Blake Lynch
August 18, 2013 11:42:08 am

The special electoral court of Madagascar on Saturday announced that it has removed President Andry Rajoelina , former president Didier Ratsiraka and Lalao Ravalomanana , the wife of...

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Sewing machine patented

On September 10, 1846, United States patent number 3640 was awarded to Elias Howe for his sewing machine. In 1854, Howe brought legal action against Isaac Singer, because he alleged Singer's machine infringed upon the patent. Howe won the case and was awarded royalties from the Singer sewing machines.
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Last French execution by guillotine

On September 10, 1977, Hamida Djandoubi, a Tunisian immigrant convicted of murder, became the last person executed by guillotine in France.

The French death penalty was formally abolished by President Francois Mitterand in 1981. Learn more about the history of the guillotine.

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