Sexual assault cases are formally removed from the U.S. military chain of command The investigation and prosecution of major criminal offenses now shifts to independent prosecutors in a bid to strengthen the accountability of the military justice system. Natalie Schachar
Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison early in the case of abusive mother's murder The Missouri woman persuaded her boyfriend to kill her mother, Dee Dee, after she had forced her daughter to pretend for years that she was suffering from leukemia and other serious illnesses. The Associated Press
U.S. appeals court grants Apple's request to pause smartwatch import ban The order temporarily halts an import ban on some watches as Apple appeals a U.S. International Trade Commission ruling that it infringed on the patents of medical technology company Masimo. Natalie Schachar
Trump asks appeals court to toss election interference case, arguing that he's immune The legal filing late Saturday comes after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast track a dispute on whether the former President is immune from prosecution. Jennifer Ludden
Behind bars and then a bill: WA prisoner leads effort on 'second chance' legislation Washington lawmakers are getting ready to tackle big topics in 2024, including undoing harm caused by long or life prison sentences. One prisoner has spent months crafting legislation to make a small but significant change as part of that effort. Jeanie Lindsay
A 27-year-old woman who called 911 for help was fatally shot by an LA deputy A Los Angeles deputy shot Niani Finlayson who police said had been threatening her boyfriend for allegedly harming her daughter. A lawyer for her family says Finlayson was a domestic violence victim. Emma Bowman
NAACP leader reflects on not guilty verdicts in death of Manuel Ellis Sheley Secrest was in the courtroom when the verdict was read. Angela King
The Supreme Court will not fast-track the request to review Trump's immunity The court denied special counsel Jack Smith's petition without offering a reason for its decision. Carrie Johnson
Biden expands pardons for marijuana possession and grants clemency to 11 President Biden commuted the sentences for 11 individuals serving time for nonviolent drug offenses. He also expanded pardons for the offense of simple marijuana possession and use under federal law. Deepa Shivaram
