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1872 Mining Law clarified in Nevada; lithium mine can proceed

The Interior Department announced it is taking steps to clarify mineral rights under the 1872 law to reflect the “realities of the 21st century.”

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Man who killed NYC subway rider to face manslaughter charge

Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran, will be arrested and face a charge of second degree manslaughter, which could carry a jail term of up to 15 years.

George Santos pleads not guilty, released on $500K bond

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said the indictment “seeks to hold Santos accountable for various alleged fraudulent schemes and brazen misrepresentations.”

 
Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse; rape claim rejected

Columnist E. Jean Carroll was awarded a $5 million judgment against the former president, who has insisted he never assaulted her.

 
SUV driver in deadly Texas crash charged with manslaughter

George Alvarez, 34, of Brownsville, Texas, was charged with eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.