Assange, who had spent 5 years in a British prison, pleaded guilty to one count under the Espionage Act and was sentenced to time served.
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Burn-off of toxics in Ohio derailment was unnecessary, NTSB investigators say
Cleanup by the EPA is ongoing – one of many ways the accident’s effects are still being felt.
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Judge relaxes Trump’s gag order after hush money criminal conviction
The changes allow the former president to comment about witnesses and jurors, but not court and prosecution staff members.
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U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence a public health emergency
Dr. Vivek Murthy calls on the U.S. to ban automatic rifles, introduce universal background checks for purchasing guns, regulate the industry, pass laws that would restrict their use in public spaces and penalize people who fail to safely store their weapons.
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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty in deal with U.S., return to Australia
Assange will plead guilty to an Espionage Act charge of conspiring to unlawfully obtain and disseminate classified national defense information, the Justice Department said in a letter filed in court.
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Ex-University of Arizona grad student gets life sentence for killing professor on campus
A month before the fatal shooting occurred, the student had been expelled from the school for ongoing issues with professors after receiving a bad grade.
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Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Opponents argue that the law is a violation of separation of church and state and that the display will isolate students, especially those who are not Christian.
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Biden administration announces steps to increase housing supply as prices create crunch
The government’s new investments include providing $100 million to support affordable housing financing and other measures.
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Princess Anne hospitalized after an accident thought to involve a horse
The 73-year-old sister of King Charles is expected to make a full recovery.
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Supreme Court will decide whether states can ban gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court is stepping into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to hear appeals from the Biden administration and families seeking to block state bans on gender-affirming care.