Supreme Court narrows use of mandatory death penalties
The court ruled 5 to 4 that capital punishment laws must set standards and provide a method to consider circumstances. It also upheld that death penalties are not per se unconstitutional, allowing narrow categories for homicide and executions under careful standards, with states like Louisiana and North Carolina cited for mandatory schemes.
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Clarion Street Bicentennial Party Draws Broad Support in Philly
In Philadelphia's blue collar neighborhood, Clarion Street residents plan a large Bicentennial block party with red white and blue decorations and extra flags. Chicky Fiordaliso, born in Johnstown, says the event expresses gratitude for the country. The piece weaves in legal notes about death penalty rulings and Supreme Court justices.
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Italy
Mixed reactions from Ohio officials on death penalty ruling
Ohio officials express a range of views after a 7-2 ruling upholding the death penalty. Judges and scholars debate deterrence and due process, with some calling the decision a return to normalcy while others warn of social impact and ongoing legal delays in Ohio.
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Associated Press
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Lucas County Family Court
Toledo
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Weather outlook for tonight and tomorrow
Skies will be partly cloudy tonight with a low near 60. Tomorrow, the forecast calls for fair weather with a high near 80. The chance of rain is about 10 percent. The extended outlook shows little or no precipitation through Wednesday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s.
Explosions in Boston Area Prompt Nationwide Alert
Reports describe a series of blasts in the Boston area and Seabrook New Hampshire with two later claims of responsibility. Investigators say no injuries were reported in Seabrook as FBI agents assist postal inspectors and local police in tracing the attacks. Authorities reference militant groups and a past courthouse bombing series while noting limited details on some claims.
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Defense League
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Middlesex County
Lowell
No Journal on Monday Holiday Closure Notice
The Middletown Journal will not be published Monday to let employees spend the holiday with families. Only Christmas and the Fourth of July are exempt from publication. Government agencies libraries and financial institutions will also be closed.
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