Supreme Court Upholds Individual Rights In 2 Key Criminal Justice Cases
The court decided only the accused have a right to profess guilt or innocence, not a lawyer. And in the age of Zipcar, you still maintain a right to privacy even if you aren’t on a rental agreement.
Actress Margot Kidder Dies At 69
Margot Kidder’s acting career spanned decades, from TV series in the late 1960s to seven films in the past five years.
Southwest Jet Loses Some Cabin Pressure During Flight, Lands At Dallas Love Field
Flight 861 was on its way from Denver to Dallas when the crew radioed ahead to ask for help. Four of the 120 passengers said they had ear pain as a result of the cabin issue.
On East Coast Oyster Farms, ‘Women Are Rising Up From The Bay In A Big Way’
More women are joining their male peers among the ranks of oyster farmers. This could be because of growing marine science programs — and a desire to have a hands-on connection with the food system.
Supreme Court Rules States Are Free To Legalize Sports Betting
“Congress can regulate sports gambling directly,” the court wrote in a decision released Monday, “but if it elects not to do so, each state is free to act on its own.”
Ambassador: Recognizing Jerusalem As Capital Removes ‘Right Of Veto’ In Talks
David Friedman tells NPR’s Morning Edition that the question of Jerusalem was “an inappropriate card” for the Palestinians to play and that taking it off the table will advance negotiations.
New York Police Arrest Psychic Zoe For Fraud
Psychic Zoe allegedly told one of her clients that unless the woman bought her a 9.2 carat diamond ring, she’d never find true love.
Missouri Governor’s Trial On Felony Invasion Of Privacy Begins Monday
Eric Greitens is accused of taking a semi-nude photo of a woman he had an affair with without her consent. An acquittal would not be the end of Greitens’ political woes.
50 Years Later, Reviving King’s Poor People’s Campaign
Faith leaders are renewing Martin Luther’s King’s effort to demand better jobs and living conditions for the poor, by organizing demonstrations across the country to highlight the issue of poverty.
Seattle City Council To Decide Monday On Jobs Tax
The council is considering a corporate head tax that Amazon and Starbucks object to. Others say rising homelessness is a consequence of wealth and fast growth — one that companies should pay for.
How To Spot The Signs Of A Coming Blue Wave
Democrats are hoping that President Trump’s unpopularity propels them back into power in Congress. There’s lots of prognosticating, but here’s what you should actually watch for.
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