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US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods as Trade Talks Fail, Canada Vows Retaliation

The United States was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies.

US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations

By Kanishka Singh and Nate Raymond WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants ​from 75 countries, saying that the policy exceeded Secretary ‌o...

Appeals court affirms top federal prosecutor in Albany ‘not lawfully serving’

A federal appeals court panel ruled Friday that John Sarcone was “not lawfully serving” as the top federal prosecutor in upstate New York when he subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) office last year.

Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial after murder conviction in track meet stabbing

A Texas judge has denied a bid for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who had been sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a fellow student at a high school track meet.