Nationwide survey lists over 220 state prison escapees on the loose
The Associated Press tallies more than two hundred twenty inmates escaped from secure state prisons nationwide. Many cases date decades back, with ongoing searches and occasional tips. Notable figures include fugitives from 1929 and 1955, plus the Clinton Correctional Facility escape in Dannemora.
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New Jersey
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Clinton Correctional Facility
Dannemora
Mom pleads guilty option in freezer deaths case
Mitchelle Blair, 36, told a Detroit judge she would plead guilty to first degree murder and accept the death penalty if available. She said she would not seek more time to prepare a defense as authorities describe the 13-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son deaths, stored in a home freezer during 2012 and 2013. The next hearing is set for June 26 in Wayne County Circuit Court.
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King
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Wyatt Harris
Harris
EPA to tighten truck fuel rules to cut emissions
The Obama administration proposed strict new standards for trucks and vans to cut heat trapping carbon emissions by 24 percent by 2027 and reduce oil use by up to 1.8 billion barrels over the vehicles' lifetime. Officials touted economic and health benefits while noting industry implications.
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Court upholds plate denial over Confederate group
The Supreme Court, in a 5 4 ruling, finds Texas may deny a specialty license plate honoring the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Justices say government speech is not bound by First Amendment limits, distinguishing government from private speech. Texas officials praise the decision while noting other avenues for expression remain available.
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Antonin Scalia
Texas license plates tie to government speech and sponsors
A court ruling holds Texas specialty license plates convey government speech enabling endorsement of messages even when private sponsors are involved. Dissenters warn the decision risks suppressing individual viewpoints, citing examples like a Planned license plate with controversial sponsor ties and questions over state endorsement of messages.
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