Japan’s top court orders government to compensate disabled people who were forcibly sterilized

TOKYO — In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court ordered the government Wednesday to pay suitable…

Kansas businessman pleads guilty in case over illegal export of aviation technology to Russia

TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas businessman has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting sensitive aviation technology to…

Appeals court rejects Broadway producer’s antitrust claim against actors’ and stage managers’ union

NEW YORK — An appeals court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by a Tony Award-winning producer…

In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration told emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary…

Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court decided Tuesday to consider two challenges to a 175-year-old…

Supreme Court sidesteps new several new gun cases, including challenge to state assault weapons ban

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sidestepped a new set of Second Amendment fights…

Supreme Court to weigh whether regulators were heavy handed with flavored e-cigarette products

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court took up an e-cigarette case Tuesday, weighing Food and Drug Administration…

Young Thug’s trial on hold as defense tries to get judge removed from case

ATLANTA — The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug and others on…

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

With Friday’s announcement in Nevada that voters will decide a ballot question in November on enshrining…

There are 4.8 billion reasons why other leagues are watching the fallout from ‘Sunday Ticket’ case

LOS ANGELES — Professional sports leagues have 4.8 billion reasons to review how they distribute out-of-market…