Global ransomware attack slows as experts warn of more
International officials note a drop in ransomware activity after a wave that encrypted files and demanded 300 to 600 in bitcoin. Around 150 countries and 300,000 computers were affected, with Lazarus Group links to North Korea cited by security firms. FedEx and CNPC facilities reported impact.
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Judges Question Travel Ban At Ninth Circuit Hearing
A Seattle hearing before the Ninth Circuit probes how to assess the presidents travel ban and whether its stated national security justification masks a Muslim ban. Judges press for evidence of intent while Justice Department lawyers defend the order as within presidential power.
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Supreme Court lets North Carolina voter ID law strike stand
The Supreme Court declined to revive North Carolina's strict voter ID law, leaving in place a 4th Circuit ruling that struck it down. The decision delays a final ruling, signaling potential future cases while reinforcing the 4th Circuit precedent affecting several southern states. The vote marks a temporary win for voting rights advocates.
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Eight candidates quizzed for FBI chief amid Comey uproar
Justice Department leaders Jeff Sessions and Rod Rosenstein interviewed eight contenders to replace fired FBI director James Comey. The field includes Sen John Cornyn former Andrew McCabe Alice Fisher Michael Garcia Fran Townsend Judge Henry Hudson Adam Lee and Mike Rogers with Rogers backed by the FBI Agents Association.
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Chicago Mother's Day jail lockdown prompts staffing crisis
Chicago's Cook County Jail ordered lockdown after 286 employees were absent on Mother's Day 86 sick calls 120 FMLA leave 32 percent of day shift and a quarter of the evening shift did not report. The 96 acre facility housing about 10 000 was under restricted movement with all programs canceled.
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