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Judge blocks ICE from re‑detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge blocked ICE from re‑detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia at a Maryland check‑in, citing lack of legal basis and past wrongful deportation.

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Jury begins deliberations in Brian Walshe murder trial

Jurors began deliberations Friday in Brian Walshe's murder trial. Walshe is accused of killing his wife Ana, a charge he denies.

CBS America

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U.S. rights group celebrates release of wrongfully-deported Abrego

Immigrant advocates on Friday cheered the decision by a U.S. judge ordering the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego, whose wrongful deportation became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Reuters

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Bank of France hit with legal complaint

The case opens a new chapter in ongoing efforts to clarify France’s role during the Rwanda genocide. A judicial investigation is expected to determine whether the central bank failed in its duty of oversight.

Africanews

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Kilmar Abrego out of detention but threat of deportation remains

A federal judge ordered Friday that U.S. immigration officials could not detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after his release from immigration detention.

Africanews

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Entrepreneur Do Kwon gets 15 years in jail over 'epic' crypto fraud

TerraUSD and Luna creator Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating a massive crypto fraud. The collapse of his tokens wiped out $40 billion in value and devastated thousands of investors worldwide.

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Reddit sues to overturn Australian social media ban

Message board website Reddit filed a lawsuit on Friday (December 12) asking Australia's High Court to overturn the country's social media ban for people under 16 as well as its inclusion in it, calling the law an infringement of free pol...

Reuters

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Kentucky State University shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The suspected gunman in the deadly Kentucky State University shooting has faced a judge in his first arraignment hearing since police caught him on Tuesday.

CBS America

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Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court as judge weighs media access

The man charged with Charlie Kirk's murder appeared in court on Thursday as his attorneys continue to push to restrict media access to the proceedings. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

CBS News

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NASCAR and Michael Jordan settle antitrust case

After 16 months of legal dispute, NASCAR and Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing reached a settlement, making team charters permanent for all Cup Series teams. The agreement ends uncertainty over NASCAR's business model and is seen as a positiv...

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NASCAR settles antitrust case filed by two teams

NASCAR reached a settlement Thursday in the major antitrust lawsuit filed by two of the stock car series' race teams, including one co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.

CBS America

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Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody

A Maryland judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody. Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and was later detained for potential deportation to another country.

CBS America

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Judge blocks Trump from deploying California National Guard in L.A.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in Los Angeles. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.

CBS America

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Body camera footage of Luigi Mangione's arrest released

For the first time, the public is seeing body camera footage from Luigi Mangione's arrest. It was released on Tuesday during the pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year.

CBS News

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ICC sentences Sudan militia-leading ‘axeman’ Rahman to 20 years

The conviction, related to actions in 2003 and 2004, was the ICC’s first regarding crimes committed in Darfur.

Al Jazeera

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Supreme Court weighs future of party spending in federal elections

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over the long-standing legal limits on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.

CBS America

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Antitrust concerns around Warner Bros. offers

Bids from Netflix and Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery both raise antitrust concerns including the question of market definition as audiences view more user-generated content. Jennifer Huddleston, senior tech fellow at th...

Bloomberg

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Judge says DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell trafficking case records

A federal judge said Tuesday (December 9) that the Department of Justice can unseal the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.

CBS America

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Supreme Court decision on election finance limits could impact midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a challenge over campaign spending ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details.

CBS America

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New evidence introduced in Luigi Mangione case

Prosecutors on Monday (December 8) released new evidence seized from Luigi Mangione on the day of his arrest. He is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago and has pleaded not guilty.

CBS News

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ICC sentences Sudan militia chief for crimes against humanity

The International Criminal Court Tuesday handed down a sentence of 20 years to a Sudanese militia leader for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country's civil war two decades ago.

France 24

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Supreme Court hears arguments in presidential powers case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments regarding a dispute over President Trump's ability to fire an FTC commissioner without cause in a major test of presidential powers. The court's conservative majority appeared open to allo...

CBS America

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Families sue Character.AI over chatbot's role in children's deaths

At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives.

CBS America

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New evidence revealed in Luigi Mangione pretrial hearing

Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, was back in court Monday as his defense attorneys try to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial.

CBS News

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Alina Habba steps down as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey

President Trump's former personal lawyer Alina Habba has stepped down as acting U.S. attorney for the district of New Jersey. Last week, a panel of federal judges upheld a lower court ruling that said Habba was improperly appointed to th...

CBS America

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Supreme Court arguments so far over Trump's firing power

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments over President Trump's firing of former Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman breaks down the arguments so far.

CBS America

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Supreme Court hearing arguments over Trump's move to fire FTC member

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over President Trump's attempt to fire Rebecca Kelly, a member of the Federal Trade Commission. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson explains.

CBS America

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Zuma’s 18-year corruption battle nears crucial court ruling

Zuma is also fighting a ruling ordering him to repay $1.6 million in state-funded legal fees from his corruption defense. He is appealing the judgment, insisting he is not liable.

Africanews

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U.S. Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship case

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide the legality of President Donald Trump's directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, a contentious part of his efforts to curb immigration and a step that would alter how...

France 24

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Michael Jordan takes the stand in NASCAR antitrust case

NBA legend Michael Jordan testified Friday in a federal antitrust case against NASCAR.

CBS America