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Giant nuclear waste dump in Pennsylvania set to be dug up after decades of lawsuits and public outcry

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After decades of cancer cases and public outcry, the federal government this week will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The site in Apollo served as a dumping ground for hundreds of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive nuclear waste.  Now, after decades of protests, cancer cases and multi-million-dollar class action … Read more

Giant nuclear waste dump in Pennsylvania set to be dug up after decades of lawsuits and public outcry

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After decades of cancer cases and public outcry, the federal government this week will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump in Armstrong County.  The site in Apollo was a dumping ground for hundreds of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive nuclear waste. But come this week, a half-billion-dollar project to safely remove it will finally … Read more

Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument after Trump administration agrees to settle lawsuits

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The federal government has agreed to officially restore the Pride flag that was removed from the Stonewall National Monument in New York’s Greenwich Village.  The move marks a reversal by the Trump administration, which had the flag removed back in February. It comes on the heels of a lawsuit brought by several nonprofit groups against Department of … Read more

How often do debt collectors follow through on lawsuits?

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A lawsuit threat from a debt collector may seem like a scare tactic, but it is not something to dismiss outright.  Getty Images/iStockphoto When debt collection letters start arriving with phrases like “court action pending” or “final notice,” many borrowers assume it’s simply a scare tactic with legal-sounding language designed to pressure payment — and … Read more

What to know about battle over lawsuits alleging Roundup weedkiller can cause cancer

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Kentucky lawmakers have brushed aside the objections of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear to enact a new law that could protect global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer from state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn customers that a commonly used weedkiller could cause cancer. The veto override Wednesday by Kentucky’s Republican-led General Assembly comes just weeks before the … Read more

Booker urges Supreme Court to allow Roundup cancer lawsuits to proceed

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Washington — Democratic Sen. Cory Booker filed a legal brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday backing cancer patients in a high-stakes case that could determine whether thousands of lawsuits over the weedkiller Roundup can proceed — and drawing a direct contrast with the Trump administration’s position. The filing, known as an amicus brief, … Read more

Within minutes of Trump signing voter database order, Dem states threaten lawsuits

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump, frustrated by the Senate stalemate on the SAVE America Act, has moved via executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and to restrict mail-in voting, a move that swiftly drew legal threats from Democrats. “I don’t see how they can … Read more

FCC approves Nexstar’s purchase of Tegna, creating broadcast giant hours after lawsuits sought to block deal

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The Federal Communication Commission announced Thursday evening that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna. The move came on the same day that attorneys general in eight states and DirecTV filed separate lawsuits seeking to block the deal, arguing that it will lead to higher prices for consumers and … Read more

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil, gas companies trying to block climate lawsuits

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WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change. The conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado, among a series of … Read more

Supreme Court takes up oil companies’ plea to end climate change lawsuits

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an attempt by energy companies to throw out a lawsuit filed in Colorado seeking to hold them accountable for the costs of climate change. The court’s ultimate ruling in the case will have national implications, likely determining whether similar lawsuits filed by cities and municipalities … Read more