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Family Attorney: Dashcam Video Of Sandra Bland's Arrest Shows Texas Trooper Trying To Pull Her Out Of Her Car
The attorney for Sandra Bland, who was found dead of an apparent suicide in her jail cell three days after a traffic stop arrest, said that dashcam video shows she did not strike the trooper. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it had identified procedural violations in her arrest.
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Judge Cuts More Than $2 Million From Gaye Family Payout In "Blurred Lines" Case
The judge called the $7.3 million awarded by a jury to Marvin Gaye's family "excessive." They won a copyright infringement case against Robin Thicke and Pharell Williams in March.
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Former "Cosby Show" Actor: "Of Course Bill Cosby Is Guilty!"
In a blog post, Joseph C. Phillips wrote about Cosby's alleged extramarital affairs on the sets of the beloved show and an encounter with a friend who claimed the comedian "violated her body."
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Bobby Jindal Investigates Planned Parenthood After Undercover Video Emerges
The video, released by Center for Medical Progress, purports to show Planned Parenthood's national medical director discussing the sale of fetal body parts harvested from abortions. Planned Parenthood denied the allegations, but apologized for the uncompassionate tone of its staff member.
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Missouri Executes Inmate Convicted Of Raping And Killing Teen
David Zink, a Missouri man convicted of raping 19-year-old Amanda Morton, tying her to a tree and then killing her, was executed by lethal injection Tuesday despite the last ditch efforts of his attorneys.
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Charges Of Sexual Abuse Against Rachel Dolezal's Brother Dismissed
The charges against Joshua Dolezal of sexually assaulting his adopted sister were dismissed, his wife confirmed to BuzzFeed News. "His sisters' lies have hurt an innocent man," she said.
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Two Bill Cosby Accusers Want His Full Deposition To Be Released
Beth Ferrier and Rebecca Lynn Neal — two of the 13 Jane Does listed in a 2005 civil lawsuit against Bill Cosby — said recently released details of a deposition the comedian gave, in which he admits to giving drugs to women he wanted to sleep with, damage their reputation.
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Boston Bomber On Death Row Could Face Second Trial On State Charges
Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan plans to prosecute Dzokhar Tsarnaev for killing MIT police officer Sean Collier in what could become a rare case of a federal prisoner on death row facing another trial for state-level charges in the same incident.
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Wimbledon Champions Serena Williams And Novak Djokovic Dancing Together Is Disco Fabulous
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Here Are The Businesses And People Who Refuse To Work With Donald Trump
Trump's controversial comments on Mexican immigrants have led to several major businesses cutting ties with him — from major television networks to celebrity chefs.
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This Italian Minister Is On A Hunger Strike To Support Legalization Of Same-Sex Civil Unions
Ivan Scalfarotto, Italy's first out gay government minister, hasn't eaten since June 29 to bring public attention to the issue of same-sex unions.
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Bill To Remove Confederate Flag From Statehouse
"We will bring it down with dignity and make sure that it is put in its rightful place," Gov. Nikki Haley said after the House gave the final approval on the bill. The flag is slated to be removed Friday morning.
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University Of Oklahoma Will Use Shuttered Fraternity House For Human Relations Center
Sigma Alpha Epsilon's house, which was taken from them after members were caught singing a racist chant, will be used by a university organization that "promotes understanding and cooperation among those of different racial, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds."
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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Under Scrutiny Over Claims Of Performing Brain Surgery On 8-Year-Old Nepal Earthquake Survivor
The news network said it is investigating the identity of a patient that Gupta claimed to have performed brain surgery on while reporting on the Nepal earthquake in April.
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Florida State University Dismisses Quarterback After Video Surfaces Of Him Punching A Woman
De'Andre Johnson was arrested and charged last month after he allegedly punched a woman in the face at a bar.
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South Carolina Senate Votes To Remove Confederate Flag From Statehouse Grounds
The state Senate voted 36-3 in the final approval to remove the flag. The bill will now move to the House where its future is less certain.
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Hired This Woman As Its Director Of Diversity And Inclusion
Ashlee Canty, a doctoral candidate and Zeta Phi Beta sister, was appointed by the fraternity as part of its plan to root out racist behavior among members and pledges.
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Charleston Shooting Suspect's Sister Appears To Be Asking For Donations For Her "Dream Honeymoon"
A GoFundMe page created by Amber Roof, Dylann Roof's sister, is asking for $5,000 in donations to cover costs of her cancelled wedding and for her "dream honeymoon."
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Pro–Marriage Equality Family Accidentally Featured In Mormon Church's Statement Opposing Same-Sex Marriage
The woman in the photo "rainbow-fied" her Facebook profile picture to show she supported the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage.
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You Can Now Take Photos And Tweet Inside The White House
First Lady Michelle Obama lifted the ban on camera and social media use during public tours of the White House.
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