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The Kennedy Center’s Latest Defense Raises a New Mystery

For weeks, a tarp obscuring the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center has baffled observers, prompting speculation about the Washington, D.C., arts complex following the court-ordered removal of the president’s name.

Why it matters: For weeks, a tarp obscuring the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center has baffled observers, prompting speculation about the Washington, D.C., arts complex following the court-ordered removal of the president’s name.

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State attorneys general convene in Greenwich — coordination, leverage, and the logic of extra-judicial power

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...

Why it matters: NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...

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Supreme Court will weigh legal challenges to state assault-weapons bans

Justices to consider whether bans on AR-15s and similar semi-automatic firearms violate second amendment The US supreme court will consider whether bans on semi-automatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate...

Why it matters: Justices to consider whether bans on AR-15s and similar semi-automatic firearms violate second amendment The US supreme court will consider whether bans on semi-automatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate...

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White House Weighs 250 Pardons for 250th Birthday — A Power Play, Not Philanthropy

P residents have generally treated their pardon power like an embarrassing secret, closely held among only a few trusted aides and exercised quietly in the final days of an administration.

Why it matters: P residents have generally treated their pardon power like an embarrassing secret, closely held among only a few trusted aides and exercised quietly in the final days of an administration.

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Three Areas of Law, One Common Need: Understanding Your Legal Options in Pittsburgh for Business, Property, and Medical Claims

Business disputes, property injuries, and surgical errors are three very different legal situations — but they share a common feature: each involves a party whose conduct fell short of a legal standard, and each gives...

Why it matters: Business disputes, property injuries, and surgical errors are three very different legal situations — but they share a common feature: each involves a party whose conduct fell short of a legal standard, and each gives...

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DC to pay $50,000 after man detained for following National Guard patrol while playing 'Star Wars' song

A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard...

Why it matters: A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard...

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Supreme Court decision hands the White House stronger control over independent agencies

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

Why it matters: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

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Trump team weighs refugee surge for white South Africans

The Trump administration is considering increasing refugee admissions for white South Africans, according to reporting from The Independent. The move would raise a simple but ug...

Why it matters: The Trump administration is considering increasing refugee admissions for white South Africans, according to reporting from The Independent. The move would raise a simple but ug...

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Trump and the IRS are in talks to settle a $10 billion tax-records lawsuit

The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records. The case matters because it is not just about one cache of documents....

Why it matters: The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records. The case matters because it is not just about one cache of documents....

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Human rights commission probes NSW minister over racial discrimination claims

Australia’s human rights watchdog has opened an investigation into allegations that a New South Wales minister and his department discriminated against community groups. The cas...

Why it matters: Australia’s human rights watchdog has opened an investigation into allegations that a New South Wales minister and his department discriminated against community groups. The cas...

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EndGame: Judge Denies NCAA Complaint Against DraftKings, March Means Madness

A federal judge rejected the NCAA’s bid to stop DraftKings from using terms like “March Madness” and “Final Four” in betting promotions. The ruling keeps the door open for sport...

Why it matters: A federal judge rejected the NCAA’s bid to stop DraftKings from using terms like “March Madness” and “Final Four” in betting promotions. The ruling keeps the door open for sport...

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Teachers union, Juneau School District reach tentative contract agreement

The Juneau School District and the teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement after a strike authorization vote. The deal could settle a tense labor fight that h...

Why it matters: The Juneau School District and the teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement after a strike authorization vote. The deal could settle a tense labor fight that h...

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Juneau School District reaches tentative agreement with teachers union

Juneau School District and its teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement after more than a year of talks. It matters because the fight shaped staffing, morale,...

Why it matters: Juneau School District and its teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement after more than a year of talks. It matters because the fight shaped staffing, morale,...

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Trump Admin Stonewalls Another Judge With Incompetent Witnesses

The Trump administration is under fire after more than 100 asylum seekers were wrongly deported in violation of a court-approved settlement. That is not just an immigration mist...

Why it matters: The Trump administration is under fire after more than 100 asylum seekers were wrongly deported in violation of a court-approved settlement. That is not just an immigration mist...

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