Jones filed the requests Friday, saying Judge Barbara Bellis’ pretrial rulings resulted in an unfair trial and ‘a substantial miscarriage of justice.’
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Minneapolis, where George Floyd was killed, struggles to recruit police officers
Crime rose in Minneapolis during the pandemic, as in many American cities.
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Weapons shortages could mean hard calls for Ukraine’s allies
Weapons stockpile shortages across Europe could force hard choices as Ukraine’s allies balance their own needs at home with the needs of Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
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Russian-installed authorities order evacuation of Kherson
Ukrainian troops will wage a counteroffensive to recapture one of the first urban areas Russia took after invading the country.
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IRS raises contribution limits for retirement savings plans
Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year.
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Graham asks Supreme Court to intervene after election ruling
The legal move is the latest in Graham’s ongoing fight to prevent his testimony in a case that has ensnared allies and associates of the former president.
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Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as U.K. leader
Liz Truss quit on Thursday after a turbulent 45 days, conceding that she could not deliver on her tax-cutting economic package
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Failing U.S. nursing homes to face tougher federal penalties
Biden had promised during his State of the Union address to overhaul the nation’s nursing home system but some of those initiatives have yet to be implemented fully.
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Biden says nearly 22 million have already requested student loan relief
President Biden blasted Republicans who have criticized his relief program, saying ‘their outrage is wrong and it’s hypocritical.’
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Jan. 6 panel issues subpoena to Trump, demanding he testify
It is unclear how Trump and his legal team will respond to the subpoena.