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SCOTUS halts convicted killer’s execution over racist juror claim

by Brian Seay

Keith Tharpe was sentenced to death for killing his sister-in-law. Now, his lawyers say a racist juror violated his constitutional rights.

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Federal background checks dip big in January

by Brian Seay

Federal data released Friday shows a significant dip in gun background checks last month, in a possible affirmation of what some fear is the new normal for gun sales under President Trump.

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Man suspected of shooting cop avoided life sentence in 1998

by Brian Seay

A man suspected of shooting and critically injuring a police officer in Washington Thursday evening had previously avoided a life sentence in a 1998 plea deal.

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