U.S.
Judge bans NFL lockout of players but team owners defy ruling
April 29, 2011A federal judge in Minneapolis, with power over labor-management in relations in the National Football League thanks to prior court rulings, has banned the NFL's lockout of its players. But the teams defied her ruling and...
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Workers file charges over racist symbols, hostile work environment
April 29, 2011Besides Nazi symbols the workers also say a vehicle displaying confederate flags has consistently been seen parked on the property near the warehouse entrance.
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Mumia Abu Jamal granted new sentencing hearing
April 28, 2011An appeals court has granted Mumia Abu Jamal a new sentencing hearing in the death row political prisoner's ongoing legal battle. The decision represents the second time the appeals court has rendered such a judgment.
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GOP reps run from voters on Social Security, Medicare
April 28, 2011Facing voter anger, Republican lawmakers across the country are screening questions at town hall meetings, holding "invitation only" gatherings, or deciding not to hold meetings at all.
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Black lawmakers fight for immigrant rights
April 28, 2011Despite the GOP's nationwide push for anti-immigrant laws, Black Democratic lawmakers are denouncing such measures and say their communities support the struggle for immigrant rights.
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