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Paris court sentences 10 for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

Julia N. Fairmont January 5, 2026

At a Glance 10 people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron. Sentences range from cyberbullying training to 8-month suspended prison...

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$87.5M Beef Settlement: How to Claim Your Share

Julia N. Fairmont January 5, 2026

At a Glance $87.5 million settlement for beef buyers. Eligible if purchased qualifying cuts between Aug 1 2014 and Dec 31 2019 in 26 states and...

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Trump’s Court Clash Elevates Judges to National Fame

Julia N. Fairmont January 4, 2026

At a Glance Over 500 legal challenges to Trump's agenda turn judges into national figures. Judge James Boasberg blocked Trump's deportation of...

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Former Uvalde Officer Faces Trial for 77-Minute Delay in School Shooting

Aiden V. Crossfield January 4, 2026

At a Glance One of the first officers on scene, Adrian Gonzales, now faces trial for child abandonment and endangerment. Only 2 of 376 officers were...

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Lenny Dykstra Faces Drug Charges After New Year’s Stop

Hannah E. Clearwater January 4, 2026

At a Glance Former MLB star Lenny Dykstra faces drug charges after a trooper found cocaine, MDMA and marijuana in a vehicle he rode in during a New...

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Judge Keeps Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Jr. Locked Until Trial

Hannah E. Clearwater January 4, 2026

At a Glance Judge Matthew Sharbaugh orders Brian Cole Jr. to stay in custody pending trial. Cole allegedly continued buying explosive parts through...

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Appeal Denied in DWI Case That Killed 20-Year-Old Austin Man

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 3, 2026

At a Glance Appeal denied in DWI case that killed 20-year-old Colton Roberts. Scott Taylor pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter; prior DWIs...

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Appeals Court Acquits Former Austin Officer Over 2019 Shooting

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance 7th Court of Appeals overturns conviction of Officer Christopher Taylor for a 2019 shooting that killed Mauris DeSilva. Taylor was...

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Judge Orders New Trial for Woman Sentenced to 18 Years Over Stillbirth

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026

At a Glance Judge vacates 18-year sentence for Brooke Shoemaker. New trial ordered after evidence shows stillbirth caused by infection, not drug...

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Patriots Receiver Stefon Diggs Faces Felony Strangulation Charge

Hannah E. Clearwater January 1, 2026

At a Glance Stefon Diggs, 32, faces felony strangulation charge over dispute with former chef. Lawyer denies allegations, says they stem from unpaid...