Supreme Court overturns Florida death penalty IQ cutoff
The Supreme Court in a 5 4 decision rejects Florida 70 IQ cutoff for death penalty eligibility. Justice Kennedy says the standard error of measurement must be considered and the rigidity risks executing someone with intellectual disability. The ruling aligns with broader states practices and cites Atkins v Virginia. Freddie Hall on death row since 1978 is key to the case.
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Obama to let states set power plant emissions targets
President Obama to unveil a centerpiece climate plan giving states their own greenhouse gas reduction targets and options to meet them. The EPA will issue rules enabling regional cap-and-trade or efficiency and renewable measures with public comment due next year.
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Global Reach Hits Scripps National Spelling Bee Stage
Xi Yuan Wang flew 15 hours from Shanghai with his mother to attend the bee at Gaylord National Resort. He was late for the preliminary written test but made the slot and called the test the worst he has ever taken. Dwight Moore Jr. from Memphis prepared as his mother shared pride in his lifelong goal. Spellers from all states, D C, territories, and seven foreign countries converge for the event with finals Thursday night. The competition offers a $30,000 prize plus trophy and other awards as 11 million students previously participated in local bees.
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