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Trump’s criminal trial, a first for a former president, has begun in New York

Trump’s criminal trial, a first for a former president, has begun in New York

For the first time in U.S. history, a former president will sit in a courtroom for the first day of his criminal trial. It kicks off with an 18-person jury selection. A decision could come by summer.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Some Walmart shoppers could get up to $500 in cash from a class-action settlement

Some Walmart shoppers could get up to $500 in cash from a class-action settlement

Customers who bought certain grocery products at Walmart stores nationwide between October 2018 and January 2024 have until early June to file for payments, whether or not they kept their receipts.
by Rachel Treisman

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Trump posts bond in civil fraud case; has gag order expanded in hush-money trial

Trump posts bond in civil fraud case; has gag order expanded in hush-money trial

A court filing said the bond was provided by Knight Insurance, a California-based company. The move ensures that New York Attorney General Letitia James can't seize Trump's assets related to the case.
by NPR Washington Desk

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A federal judge says migrants can sue the company that flew them to Martha's Vineyard

A federal judge says migrants can sue the company that flew them to Martha's Vineyard

Migrants can sue an air transport company that they say misled them when it flew them from Texas to Martha's Vineyard. A judge dismissed claims against Florida officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.
by Greg Allen

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Advisory panel narrows field for two Minnesota Supreme Court justice seats

Advisory panel narrows field for two Minnesota Supreme Court justice seats

A merit selection panel advanced six candidates for the seats due to come open in coming months. Gov. Tim Walz will have the final say on which two candidates will be appointed to the court.
by Dana Ferguson

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Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants

Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants

Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending years of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant.
by The Associated Press

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Child abuse images get Pine City man 29-year sentence

Child abuse images get Pine City man 29-year sentence

In court documents, prosecutors wrote that Caleb Vincent McLaughlin, 27, lied about his age and used multiple social media platforms to contact hundreds of girls between the ages of 11 and 17 and “used this scheme to successfully groom and rape minor victims for years.”
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota appeals court overturns USA Powerlifting transgender athlete ruling

Minnesota appeals court overturns USA Powerlifting transgender athlete ruling

In a two-to-one ruling Monday, the appeals panel overturned an earlier decision from a Ramsey County District Court judge, who ruled in Cooper’s favor. The panel stated her claims should be decided at trial.
by Regina Medina

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Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptive

Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptive

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that an Aitkin County pharmacist’s refusal to give a woman emergency contraception in 2019 was illegal sex discrimination under the state’s human rights act.
by Peter Cox

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