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Man seeks clemency to avoid what could be Georgia’s first execution in more than 4 years

“Had defense counsel not abdicated his role, the jurors would have learned that Mr. Pye is intellectually disabled and has an IQ of 68,” his public defenders wrote in their clemency application.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules against tax exemption for Catholic charities

The case brought to the surface stark divisions between the justices on the intersections between the government, the courts and churches.

Pup wins in joint custody

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s decision to vacate an injunction that required a broken-up couple to share custody of their Pomeranian, Teddy Bear, every other two weeks. This custody arrangement was in line with the couple’s agreements with each other, and the male ex is likely to succeed on his contract claim against the female ex if she continued to refuse him access to Teddy Bear.

Wisconsin appeals court upholds restrictions on regulating ‘forever chemicals’

Regulators, environmentalists, businesses and lawmakers continue to fight over what to do about the hazardous chemicals in Wisconsin, where multiple regions have dealt with pollution for years.

Congressman Colin Allred will challenge incumbent Senator Ted Cruz in Texas

Emerging from a crowded field of nine candidates, professional football player turned politician Colin Allred emerged victorious in Texas' Democratic Senate primary Tuesday.

Colorado House advances measure to close bail loophole opened after death-penalty repeal

While repealing the death penalty in 2020, Colorado lawmakers inadvertently left open a loophole that allows individuals accused of first-degree murder out on bail.

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