What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
New York doctor indicted in Louisiana abortion case recognized as a leader in women’s reproductive health
The case against Dr. Margaret Carpenter appears to be the first instance of criminal charges against a doctor accused of ...
Alabama made police disclose how much they seize in asset forfeiture: ‘Strong need for reform’
What happened to the Almonds is featured in a new report by the Southern Poverty Law Center that calls for Alabama to break from a past of abuses and excesses in civil asset forfeiture, the process ...
This Florida couple bought a vacant lot for $17,500 — but now they’ve discovered they’re barred by law from building on the new property. Here’s why and how to avoid a ...
When Donna Hartl and her husband purchased a vacant lot in Brooksville, Florida, they thought they’d found the perfect location for their dream home. Nestled between Islewood Drive and Richbarn Road, ...
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Ohio bathroom law targeting transgender students has brought internal strife to some campuses
The bathroom laws are part of a wave of anti-transgender policies. Most GOP-controlled states, including Ohio, have banned ...
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How They're Using Civil Rights Legislation to Halt Racial Progress
I n America, civil rights legislation has become a double-edged sword. Meaning laws that shield racial minorities from harm ...
An act of mercy freed Josh Rosales from life in a Colorado prison. Now he’s returning to the outside world.
Josh Rosales was convicted of felony murder in 2007 — jurors found he was present during a man’s murder at a Denver motel, but he didn’t pull the trigger.
Joy Reid’s MSNBC Show Canceled in Major Shake-Up
Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. program will be replaced by a panel show co-hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael ...
Judge frees New York man after sentencing him to 5 life terms 27 years ago
Walter "King Tut" Johnson was sentenced to five life terms in 1997 by a judge who later released him from prison after 27 years.
Wealthy real estate brothers face new lawsuits as defense claims criminal investigation was orchestrated
New lawsuits against the Alexander brothers were filed, as the brothers claim a high-profile personal-injury law firm "dictated" the criminal investigation.
Violence by Women Soars in California
The female violent crime arrest rate in California has risen by 60 percent since 1980, from 72 per 100,000 residents to 116 ...
Idaho lawmaker’s latest transgender bill would ban mixed-gender bathrooms in public spaces
Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, introduced House Bill 264 to require universities, prisons, and state-run domestic ...