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Supreme Court wrestles with Purdue Pharma settlement and legal shield for Sackler family

Monday, December 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A historic multibillion-do7llar settlement with OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma hung in the balance at the Supreme Court on Monday as victims of the nation's opioid epidemic urged the justices to approve the deal over opposition from the Biden administration, which warned it would... Read More.

Heroes of Maine mass shooting: Retired cop helped shield people in bowling alley

Thursday, October 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Stories of heroism are emerging after the deadliest mass shooting of this year took place in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night.At least 18 people have been killed and 13 more have been injured after a gunman opened fire at a bowling... Read More.

SCOTUS pauses Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan over whether it can shield founders from opioid liability

Thursday, August 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked Purdue Pharma's plan to emerge from bankruptcy that shielded the founding Sackler families from liability in the nation's opioid epidemic.The application for a stay, brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, was presented to... Read More.

Hero who helped thwart Colorado Springs gunman: ‘I would shield everyone I could’

Sunday, November 27 by ABC News

(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) -- One of the two men credited as heroes for stopping the Colorado Springs gunman as he searched for more victims, has spoken from his hospital bed.U.S. Navy Petty Officer, Second Class, Thomas James helped U.S. Army veteran Richard Fierro subdue... Read More.

Daughter of ‘hero’ Uvalde teacher: ‘I know she didn’t even hesitate’ to shield students

Tuesday, October 4 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- On the morning of May 24, Eva Mireles, a mom who loved karaoke, hiking and working out, texted her daughter about a CrossFit backpack she planned to buy.Her only child, 23-year-old Adalynn Ruiz, texted back.And that was the last conversation the... Read More.

Marilyn Monroe’s wardrobe items, Captain America’s shield sell for a mint at Hollywood auction

Monday, July 18 by ABC News

Some Marvel movie fan shelled out $200K just to own Captain America's mighty shield -- and it's not even vibranium in real life.The hero prop wielded by Chris Evans in 2012's The Avengers was just one of the items sold when the hammer fell... Read More.

Republicans block bill to shield people who travel out of state for abortions

Friday, July 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a bill that would have both legally shielded the people who travel across states lines to receive an abortion and the providers who care for those patients.Senate Democrats needed the support of at least 10 Republicans to... Read More.

SCOTUS rejects Trump attempt to shield taxes from Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

Monday, February 22 by ABC News

By AARON KATERKSY, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to shield his taxes from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.The ruling clears the way for DA Cyrus Vance to enforce a... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects Trump attempt to shield taxes from Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

Monday, February 22 by ABC News

By AARON KATERSKY, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to shield his taxes from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.The ruling clears the way for DA Cyrus Vance to enforce a grand jury... Read More.

Online portal for donations of critical medical supplies launches

Saturday, April 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration announced the launch of an online portal for individuals, corporations or community organizations to inform the commonwealth of critical medical supplies available for donation during the COVID-19 pandemic."We've received a lot of inquiries from people and businesses... Read More.

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