Judge rules secret government searches unconstitutional
US District Judge Victor Marrero blocks Patriot Act provision allowing FBI data requests to Internet and phone providers. He says nondisclosure and secret searches violate Fourth and First Amendments, and cites national security as paramount but equal to personal security. ACLU calls it landmark victory, DOJ reviewing ruling.
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Congress delays votes on overtime drugs and other issues
Congress stalls on politically touchy votes ahead of the November elections as GOP leaders push adjournment. Democrats say Republicans aim to dodge debates on debt limits Cuba trade and veterans’ health while spending bills linger for campaign season.
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Aiken County Schools Improve AYP Under PACT Shift
Associate Superintendent Dr. Frank Roberson cites two key factors in AYP gains as Aiken County students outperform on the PACT exams. The U S Department of Education now recognizes PACT as proficient at B minus, broadening the base for proficiency. North Aiken Elementary and Oakwood Windsor Kennedy Middle show mixed attendance results despite strong academic scores.
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AYP results show schools miss target amid subgroups
Aiken High School met 16 of 21 objectives and South Aiken 14 of 17. Officials cite disabled students and subgroups failing proficiency and attendance tests as factors, while Eldridge praises overall scores and progress in South Carolina. North Augusta Middle also met the standard for the first time.
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Louisville officer acquitted in teen death verdict
Former Louisville police detective McKenzie Mattingly was acquitted of murder and related charges in the fatal 2018 shooting of 19 year old Michael Newby. Jurors continued deliberations on a separate count of wanton endangerment after an eight hour session.
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Scott Peterson defense claims police botched probe
In Redwood City California on Wednesday Scott Peterson's defense pressed that investigators narrowed their focus on him and ignored other leads in Laci Peterson's disappearance. Mark Geragos questioned Modesto detective Craig Grogan about four tip line calls and a sighting description of a woman resembling Laci being forced into a van.
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