AUSTIN, Texas – The Innocence Project argued Friday that newly discovered documents undermine the credibility of a key witness against a Texas man executed for the deaths of his three children based in part on arson evidence that has since been deemed faulty.
Group says it has new evidence in case of Cameron Todd Willingham, executed for arson in Texas
CHICAGO – Shannon Frauenholtz has had it with winter. Barely able to stomach the television news with its images of snowbound cars, she heads to the tanning salon, closes her eyes and imagines she’s back in Mexico, where she’s already vacationed once this winter.
After weeks of snow, winter-weary Americans plead with travel agents: Get me out of here
ALBANY, New York – A federal judge has approved settlement of a class-action lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for its force-placed insurance practices, an agreement that could pay more than $300 million to about 750,000 mortgage borrowers.
Federal judge approves JPMorgan Chase settlement in class-action insurance case
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa Board of Regents is meeting privately to evaluate University of Iowa President Sally Mason, who’s faced criticism for a remark she made about sexual assault.
Regent blasts University of Iowa president for sex assault remark, lack of communication
GILBERTON, Pennsylvania – A week after a Pennsylvania borough announced the departure of its polarizing police chief, officials have voted to begin the process to abolish its police department.
Pa. town known for foul-mouthed ex-police chief looking to abolish its police department
DOVER, Delaware – Delaware’s chief medical examiner has been suspended from his job amid an investigation of evidence tampering at a state drug-testing lab overseen by his office.
Del. medical examiner suspended from job as investigation of drug evidence tampering continues
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NYC eyes plans to prod taxis to take it slower; ideas include black boxes, docking fares
NEW YORK – A toxic mix of heroin and other drugs killed Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, New York City officials said Friday.
NYC coroner: Philip Seymour Hoffman died from toxic mix of drugs, including heroin, cocaine
WACO, Texas – When Greg Abbott was paralyzed by a fallen tree in 1984, Mark Phariss flew 500 miles to his friend’s bedside. They were law school pals who swapped stories over dinner, job leads and airport rides, and they still exchange Christmas cards today.
Friendly foes: Texas’ gay marriage fight pits Republican AG vs. college pal who challenged ban
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A federal agency says sea otters in Alaska’s Prince William Sound have recovered to levels seen before the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Federal agency declares sea otter recovery complete following 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill
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