Exonerated man freed after 32 years in Los Angeles
Andrew Leander Wilson walked free after 32 years in prison for a murder he denied. A judge ordered release following prosector doubts about his trial, with support from Loyola Law School’s Project for the Innocent and Wilson’s 96-year-old mother Margie Davis. He plans to visit St. Louis soon.
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Los Angeles
Andrew Leander Wilson
Wilson
Los Angeles County
Superior Court
Laura Priver
Margie Davis
St. Louis
Loyola Law School
Health bill advances as Budget panel backs changes
The House Budget Committee voted 19 to 17 to advance the American Health Care Act and urged modifications to tax credits Medicaid cuts and work requirements. Conservatives pressed for tougher reforms while centrists sought broader affordability. Despite optimism from Speaker Ryan the bill faces obstacles before a floor vote with the Rules Committee to shape final language.
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Washington
House Budget Committee
House
Budget Committee
House Rules Committee
Paul D. Ryan
R-Wis
GOP
U.S
Dave Brat
Virginia
Gary Palmer
Alabama
Mark Sanford
South Carolina
House Freedom Caucus
Sanford
Mark Meadows
R-N.c
Freedom Caucus
Letter bomb hits Paris IMF office amid Greek link probe
French prosecutors investigate a Greek link after a letter bomb exploded at the Paris IMF office injuring one. Greece confirmed lead, noting stamps and false sender names tied to Greek lawmakers. Police evacuated staff, Islamic attacks fear remains, IMF chief Lagarde condemned the act.
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Paris
International Monetary Fund
IMF
Francois Hollande
Berlin
Athens
Michel Cadot
Christine Lagarde
Germany
World Bank
France
Cadot
Pastor charged in granddaughter death sparks faith medical case
Rev Rowland Foster, 72, of Faith Tabernacle Congregation in eastern Pennsylvania, faces a felony charge for failing to report suspected child abuse after his granddaughter Ella Foster died from pneumonia treated with antibiotics. The case highlights religious exemptions in medical neglect.
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Reading
Faith Tabernacle Congregation
Pennsylvania
Rita Swan
Ella Foster
Rowland Foster
Foster
Ella
Court weighs chimp rights in landmark habeas case
In Manhattan a five judge panel considers whether two chimps Tommy and Kiko should have legal personhood and be freed to live at the Save the Chimps sanctuary in Florida. Wise of the Nonhuman Rights Project argues for habeas corpus while keepers insist the animals remain in their current care.
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Steven Wise
Manhattan
Wise
Nonhuman Rights Project
Animal Advocacy Group
Tommy
Kiko
Florida
Boston
Fort Pierce
Fla
Carmen Presti
Presti
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Primate Sanctuary
Gloversville
Albany
Patrick Lavery
Associated Press
Coral Springs
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