The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the affirmative action program at the University of Texas at Austin, ending a protracted legal battle.
The vote was 4-3.
It was not immediately clear how far-reaching the ruling will be because of the specifics of the Texas program at issue. However, the court offered a grudging agreement that in the Texas case the program is needed.
Louisiana Deputy Killed During a “Pedestrian Stop” — Two Alleged Suspects Fled the Scene (News Video)
HARVEY, La. (WGNO) – A Jefferson Parish deputy died Wednesday afternoon while attempting to conduct a “pedestrian stop” on Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey.
Col. John Fortunato has identified the deputy as David Michel Jr.
High School Cheerleader Charged with Beating Death of Homeless Man
A high school cheerleader has been charged in connection with the beating death of a homeless man in San Diego County, officials said. Hailey Suder, 18, pleaded not guilty Monday…
22 Defendants, Including Five Doctors, Charged with Health Care Fraud Involving $161 Million in 13 Criminal Cases
Federal authorities brought 13 criminal cases against 22 defendants involving health care fraud schemes, officials announced Wednesday.
Several medical professionals were charged as part of the sweep, including five physicians, a psychiatrist, one pharmacist and an occupational therapist.
Two Men Convicted of Supporting ISIS Posted Plan and ISIS Flag on Facebook
A federal jury today convicted two Orange County men – one of whom attempted to travel to the Middle East to join ISIS – of conspiring to provide support to the terrorist group.
Two Prison Guards Who Beat Inmate Are Facing up to 35 Years Behind Bars if Convicted on the Charges
In a nine-count indictment unsealed today, two Mississippi prison guards were charged with beating an inmate and a third was charged with helping to cover it up.
Trader Joe’s Agrees to Reduce Potent Greenhouse Gases from Refrigeration Equipment at Its Stores
The national grocery store chain Trader Joe’s Company agreed to reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gases from refrigeration equipment at 453 of its stores under a proposed settlement with EPA, according to officials.
Philadelphia Congressman and Associates Convicted for Corruption
A federal jury today found Congressman Chaka Fattah Sr., 59, guilty of all charges surrounding his efforts to replay a $1 million campaign loan, according to officials.
70-Year-Old Woman, Who the Judge described as “Despicable,” Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Hospice Scheme
A federal judge sentenced a woman to eight years in prison for submitting more than $9 million in fraudulent bills to Medicare and Medi-CAl for end-of-life care to patients who were not actually dying, according to officials.
National Geographic: Hundreds of Mouse-Sized Spiders Released in U.K. — And, People are Celebrating
The majority of people taking an online poll describe this news as “terrifying,” but scientists are cheering the comeback of a large, endangered spider in the U.K. It’s a recovery that was made possible by the recent release of hundreds of captive-bred individuals.
After Years of Sexual and Physical Abuse, Courage Comes Out of the Shadows
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Man Sentenced for Firing Shots into a Mosque — Muslim Leader Asks Judge for Leniency for Shooter
A federal judge sentenced Ted Hakey Jr., 48, to six moths in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for firing shots into the Baitul Aman Mosque in Meriden in November.