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A Minnesota hospital patient on medical hold allegedly killed a security guard by beating him while attempting to escape.

A Minnesota hospital patient on medical hold allegedly killed a security guard by beating him while attempting to escape.

Andrea Merrell, a 43-year-old security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, Minnesota, died on December 27, 2025, from traumatic head injuries ...

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After saying "this is a simulation" and hurling "punches" in the middle of the flight, a United passenger was arrested.

After saying “this is a simulation” and hurling “punches” in the middle of the flight, a United passenger was arrested.

A United Airlines flight from Washington Dulles to Salt Lake City diverted to Omaha, Nebraska, on December 28, 2025, due to a disruptive passenger ...

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Nine-year-old girl leaped out of a window and pleaded for assistance to get away from her stepmother. She was discovered dead on a highway months later.

Nine-year-old girl leaped out of a window and pleaded for assistance to get away from her stepmother. She was discovered dead on a highway months later.

Rebekah Baptiste, a 10-year-old girl, died on July 30, 2025, three days after being found unresponsive on a highway in Holbrook, Arizona, showing signs ...

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Chopping Down a Cactus: A Felony in Arizona, But What About Your Vermont Yard?

Chopping Down a Cactus: A Felony in Arizona, But What About Your Vermont Yard?

Vermont lacks specific protections for cacti, which are uncommon in its temperate climate, unlike Arizona where native saguaros are safeguarded under state law as ...

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Is Sleeping on a Refrigerator Illegal in Your Georgia Backyard?

Is Sleeping on a Refrigerator Illegal in Your Georgia Backyard?

This notion stems from an old internet myth and “dumb laws” lists, often vaguely attributed to “my state” without specifying Georgia, and no actual ...

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Deed Dilemmas: What North Carolina's Property Laws Really Mean for Your Backyard Fence

Deed Dilemmas: What North Carolina’s Property Laws Really Mean for Your Backyard Fence

North Carolina property deeds establish legal boundaries that directly impact backyard fence responsibilities, often requiring surveys to confirm lines before installation. No statewide mandate ...

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Slip and Fall in New Mexico: Who's at Fault and Can You Get Compensation?

Slip and Fall in New Mexico: Who’s at Fault and Can You Get Compensation?

In New Mexico, property owners or occupiers are typically at fault in slip-and-fall cases if their negligence—such as failing to fix known hazards or ...

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Divorce in Illinois : Child Custody, Alimony, and How the Illinois Decides Your Future

Divorce in Illinois : Child Custody, Alimony, and How the Illinois Decides Your Future

Illinois courts prioritize the child’s best interests in divorce cases, replacing “custody” with parental responsibilities (decision-making) and parenting time (schedules). Alimony, called spousal maintenance, ...

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The Gig Economy's Legal Landscape: Are You an Employee or Contractor in Pennsylvania?

The Gig Economy’s Legal Landscape: Are You an Employee or Contractor in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania uses a strict “control test” to distinguish gig workers as employees or independent contractors, focusing on whether the business directs how, when, and ...

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Self-Driving Cars and Drones: How New York is (or Isn't) Regulating New Technology

Self-Driving Cars and Drones: How New York is (or Isn’t) Regulating New Technology

New York maintains cautious regulations on self-driving cars and drones, prioritizing safety through testing permits and pilot programs rather than full deployment. State laws ...

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