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Southwest reaches settlement in price-fixing class action; will cooperate against other airlines

January 5, 2018, 9:26 am CST

What to know about the death penalty in 2018

January 5, 2018, 7:00 am CST

2 House Republicans in op-ed call for Sessions to step down over Russia investigation

January 4, 2018, 4:16 pm CST

Trump's lawyer sends letter demanding publisher halt release of unflattering book

January 4, 2018, 3:25 pm CST

Washington state attorney general sues Motel 6 for handing over customer data to immigration agents

January 4, 2018, 2:55 pm CST

Marijuana businesses legalized by states could face federal prosecution under new DOJ policy

January 4, 2018, 2:14 pm CST

Suspect faces charge in 'swatting' death; ex-solicitor general says laws must catch up to behavior

January 4, 2018, 1:09 pm CST

Trump disbands voter fraud commission, says Homeland Security will take over investigation

January 4, 2018, 10:15 am CST

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