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Minnesota man pleads guilty to arson he blamed on politics

A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Tuesday to filing fraudulent insurance claims for a staged arson he attempted to portray as a politically-motivated attack.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of pork

Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of pork

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over a California animal cruelty law that could raise the cost of bacon and other pork products nationwide. The case’s outcome is important to the nation’s $26-billion-a-year pork industry. 
by The Associated Press

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The landmark Voting Rights Act faces further dismantling at the Supreme Court

The landmark Voting Rights Act faces further dismantling at the Supreme Court

The law is once again on the chopping block ­— this time on the question of how state legislatures may draw congressional district lines when the state's voters are racially polarized.
by Nina Totenberg

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In a big Jan. 6 case, Oath Keepers go on trial for seditious conspiracy

In a big Jan. 6 case, Oath Keepers go on trial for seditious conspiracy

The founder of the Oath Keepers and four others individuals linked to the far-right, anti-government group go on trial Tuesday on seditious conspiracy and other charges stemming from the Jan. 6 riot.
by Ryan Lucas

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Ex-cop Thomas Lane sentenced to 3 years for his role in George Floyd's killing

Ex-cop Thomas Lane sentenced to 3 years for his role in George Floyd's killing

Lane was the Minneapolis officer who held down Floyd’s legs while Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes. Lane asked Chauvin twice whether they should flip Floyd over so he could breathe but Chauvin brushed off the suggestions. 
by Jon Collins

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