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Ventura, estate of 'Sniper' author agree to dismiss case

Ventura sued Kyle after Kyle wrote that he punched a man, later identified as Ventura, in a bar. Ventura said it never happened.
by Associated Press

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Arrest warrant issued for undocumented immigrant acquitted in Steinle murder trial

Arrest warrant issued for undocumented immigrant acquitted in Steinle murder trial

Federal officials say they will seek custody of Jose Ines Garcia Zarate and ultimately deport him. The warrant says he violated terms of his supervised release by possessing a gun.

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Charlottesville made major mistakes in handling protest, review finds

Charlottesville made major mistakes in handling protest, review finds

The Virginia city "protected neither free expression nor public safety on August 12," says the report, an unsparing record of the chaos and conflict that unspooled that day.

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State panel recommends limits on opioid prescribing

State panel recommends limits on opioid prescribing

At least 376 Minnesotans were killed last year by opioids. A state working group has released guidelines for health professionals that may change how the painkillers are prescribed.
by Jon Collins

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Former Trump adviser Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI

Former Trump adviser Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI

The fact that Flynn was charged only with a single count of false statements suggests he is cooperating with Mueller's investigation in exchange for leniency.
by The Associated Press

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Jury in San Francisco finds accused killer of Kate Steinle not guilty of murder

Jury in San Francisco finds accused killer of Kate Steinle not guilty of murder

The San Francisco killing in 2015 became a focus of opponents of sanctuary city policies. The defendant said he had found the gun and it fired accidentally.

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When 'Miss' meant so much more: How one woman fought Alabama -- and won

When 'Miss' meant so much more: How one woman fought Alabama -- and won

In 1963, in Gadsden, Ala., an activist stood defiantly in court. The prosecutor called her Mary. She refused to answer until he called her Miss Hamilton -- as he would do for a white woman.

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