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Supreme Court strikes down part of L.A. port's Clean Truck Program
The U.S. Supreme Court dismantled part of the Port of Los Angeles' anti-smog program Thursday, ruling that trucking companies don't have to affix "How am I driving?" placards to their vehicles or have off-site parking plans to haul goods in and out of the...
Tags: Criminals, Port of Los Angeles, Environmental Issues, Environmental Pollution, U.S. Supreme Court
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Supreme Court strikes down parts of L.A. port's Clean Truck Program
The Supreme Court handed the American Trucking Assn. a partial victory on Thursday, ruling that drivers don't have to affix the "How am I driving?" placards on its trucks or have off-site parking plans in order to haul goods in and out of the Port of...
Tags: Criminals, China, Crime, Law and Justice
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Editorial: Protecting the souped-up soybean
The U.S. Supreme Court recently took on the case of an Indiana farmer versus agribusiness giant Monsanto, and firmly sided with Monsanto. That sounds like Goliath beating David. But in this case, Goliath was in the right. The U.S. Supreme Court recently...
Tags: Genetic Engineering, Ovarian Cancer, U.S. Supreme Court, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Theft
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Court's DNA decision serves public safety and justice
The Supreme Court's decision today to uphold Maryland's law allowing the collection of DNA samples from people arrested for serious crimes upholds the interests of justice, the Constitution and common sense. Concerns that the DNA samples could violate...Tags: Criminals, Justice System, Anthony Kennedy, Crimes, Clarence Thomas
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U.S. Supreme Court authorizes post-arrest DNA collection
The Baltimore SunA divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that police in Maryland and elsewhere can continue the warrantless collection of DNA from people arrested — but not convicted — of serious crimes. The 5-4 decision upheld a state law that allows...Tags: Law Enforcement, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Crimes, Police Arrests, Prisons
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Disneyland takes Tomorrowland into Fantasyland with new prices
Psst, hey buddy, spare $100 so I can go to Disneyland? That’s right, the price to visit the Magic (Moneymaking) Kingdom has gone up again. For those over 10, it’s now $92 for a day pass to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure....Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Sonia Sotomayor, Tourism and Leisure Industry, Disneyland Park, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Cass R. Sunstein: Biggest Supreme court ruling you haven't heard of
The Supreme Court has yet to decide this year's attention-grabbing cases on same-sex marriage, affirmative action and the Voting Rights Act. But last week, a divided court decided Arlington v. FCC, an important victory for Barack Obama's administration...Tags: Justice System, Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Trials, Clarence Thomas
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Supreme Court lifts time limit on some 'actual innocence' appeals
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court gave a second chance Tuesday to prisoners who come up with strong new evidence of their innocence, but who have waited too long to file an appeal. In a 5-4 decision, the justices lifted the one-year time limit for...
Tags: Criminals, Justice System, Prosecution, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Prisons
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High court rules for Monsanto in patent case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has sustained Monsanto Co.'s claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company's patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer. The justices, in a unanimous vote Monday, rejected the farmer's argument...Tags: Genetic Engineering, Science and Technology, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Washington, DC
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Angelina Jolie's courageous act will save women's lives
Four days after her April 27 breast reconstruction, the third and final surgery aimed at sparing her an early death from breast cancer, Angelina Jolie was in good spirits at home. Upon paying a house call, her surgeon, Dr. Kristi Funk of the Pink...
Tags: Angelina Jolie, U.S. Supreme Court, Medical Research, Government Health Care, The New York Times
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Farmer loses seed patent case
WASHINGTON — Monsanto Co. and other companies that patent seeds may prohibit farmers from growing a second crop from their genetically modified seeds, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously. The closely watched decision was a clear victory for...Tags: Invention and Innovation, Genetic Engineering, Vaccines, Agriculture, Fatigue
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Monsanto in seed-patenting case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court gave a victory to Monsanto and other makers of patented seeds Monday, ruling they can prohibit farmers from growing a second crop from their genetically engineered seeds. In a unanimous decision, the court said the...
Tags: Genetic Engineering, Fatigue, Separation of Church and State, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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