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Lawsuit: Florida's Quality Education Provision Not Met

Several parents and two advocacy groups filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging that state officials are violating Florida's constitutional provision that requires a "high quality" education for the state's children.

Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 02:15 PM

Jon Gosselin alleges TV network ruined his reputation

Following his public divorce with his wife and former co-star on a TV reality show, Jon Gosselin has filed a lawsuit against The Learning Chanel (TLC), alleging that the network's representatives damaged his reputation and career.

Friday, November 13, 2009 at 02:28 PM

Judge Rules Court Can't 'Overthrow a Sitting President'

A federal judge in Santa Ana, California has dismissed a lawsuit that alleges President Barack Obama is not a naturally born U.S. citizen and his presidency violates the Constitution.

Monday, November 2, 2009 at 12:55 PM

Craigslist Prostitution Case Dismissed

The court case filed by an Illinois County Sheriff alleging the Craigslist website abets prostitution was thrown out by a federal judge this week.

Friday, October 23, 2009 at 01:19 PM

Former NASA, Pentagon Scientist Charged with Espionage

An American man who has working experience at the U.S. Defense Department and NASA was charged on Monday with attempted espionage.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 03:04 PM

Texas Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault

A 27-year-old science teacher at a Texas high school was charged this week with sexual assault of a child, implicating the teacher in a relationship with one of her students.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 02:54 PM

Teenage Pranks Egg On Hefty Lawsuit

The Dayton family, descendants of the founders of Target retailers, has filed a lawsuit in Minnesota claiming at least three teenagers waged an enduring campaign of vandalism on their Minneapolis-area home.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 03:17 PM

Dr Phil Accused of Brainwashing, Indecent Exposure, Battery

A California woman has filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that TV personality Dr Phil McGraw on charges of false imprisonment, practicing without a license, indecent exposure, battery, and fraud.

Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 03:08 PM

Divorce Case Questions Constitutionality of Gay Marriage Ban

A lawsuit filed by a gay man seeking a divorce from his husband in Texas has renewed the same-sex marriage debate in the conservative state.

Monday, October 5, 2009 at 02:50 PM

Lawsuit: Waiter fired over Roethlisberger complaint

A former restaurant worker at Lake Tahoe's Harrah's resort claims that he was fired from his assistant manager job because of a complaint filed by football star Ben Roethlisberger.

Monday, October 5, 2009 at 02:47 PM

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