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With Rule 41, Little-Known Committee Proposes to Grant New Hacking Powers to the Government
The proposal comes from the advisory committee on criminal rules for the Judicial Conference of the United States.
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Statelessness as Forced Displacement
While the vast majority of us are citizens of somewhere, an estimated 10 million people worldwide are not.
Medical Racism and the Ignoring of Black Pain
In a group of 222 white medical students and residents, half believed in biological differences between black and white people.
Gangbusters: Law Enforcement’s Dubious Means to Police Public Housing Residents
With no solid evidence, prosecutors use questionable witness testimony and social media posts to depict a criminal conspiracy.
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Contamination Revealed at Largest US Air Force Base in Asia: Kadena, Okinawa
These cases may be the tip of the iceberg of health effects on both US service members and Okinawans near the base.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Class-Action Boost for Bank Victims
A regulation proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aims to restore the ability to sue banks.
Should You Be Worried About Perfluorooctanoic Acid in Drinking Water?
Several communities in upstate New York and New England have detected perfluorooctanoic acid in their drinking water.
Organizers Say Peabody Coal Will Not Escape Justice Through Bankruptcy
Members of affected communities say they are determined to hold Peabody Coal accountable for its environmental destruction.
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Job Growth Slows in April
On the whole this report suggests that job growth may be coming in line with the slow pace of economic growth.
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Economic Policy Could Determine the Political Results in Venezuela
The government clearly needs to fix the economy if it is to regain popularity.