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The Bryan Kohberger plea deal without the victims’ families’ consultation is normal, says Northeastern expert
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The Bryan Kohberger plea deal without the victims’ families’ consultation is normal, says Northeastern expert

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Diddy was acquitted of sex trafficking, but found guilty of other charges. What’s next for him?
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Diddy was acquitted of sex trafficking, but found guilty of other charges. What’s next for him?

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Is there anything actually stopping Donald Trump from carving his face into Mount Rushmore?
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Is there anything actually stopping Donald Trump from carving his face into Mount Rushmore?

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Supreme Court strikes down universal injunctions, punts on birthright citizenship
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Supreme Court strikes down universal injunctions, punts on birthright citizenship

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Why the Menendez brothers’ allegations of sexual abuse are being taken seriously more than three decades after they killed their parents
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Why the Menendez brothers’ allegations of sexual abuse are being taken seriously more than three decades after they killed their parents

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TikTok ban delayed for third time. Why Northeastern experts aren’t surprised
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TikTok ban delayed for third time. Why Northeastern experts aren’t surprised

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Karen Read trial ends with ‘mercy verdict,’ Northeastern law expert says
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Karen Read trial ends with ‘mercy verdict,’ Northeastern law expert says

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Focusing on accused Minnesota shooter’s ‘hit list’ may inspire sympathy, copycats, Northeastern expert says
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Focusing on accused Minnesota shooter’s ‘hit list’ may inspire sympathy, copycats, Northeastern expert says

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Can Trump cancel Juneteenth? Northeastern law expert explains why the president can’t, but some states can
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Can Trump cancel Juneteenth? Northeastern law expert explains why the president can’t, but some states can

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Is ranked choice voting a good electoral system? New York City could be a test case, experts say
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Is ranked choice voting a good electoral system? New York City could be a test case, experts say

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Is Trump’s deployment of federal troops in California legal?
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Is Trump’s deployment of federal troops in California legal?

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London mayor supports decriminalizing cannabis, but is the US a ‘cautionary tale’ for drug reform?
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London mayor supports decriminalizing cannabis, but is the US a ‘cautionary tale’ for drug reform?

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