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Russia passed a law that threatens prison time for anyone publishing what authorities consider to be false information about the country’s invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin refers to as a special military operation. The law—a change to the country’s criminal code, which the lower chamber of Russia’s parliament approved on Friday—says anyone found guilty of knowingly disseminating false i...

ELKINS, W.Va. – Outdoor fires to burn natural materials are now allowed throughout the year on certain days of the week under a new law adopted by Elkins Common Council. The law was adopted in February and eliminates the use of burning seasons, establishes safety rules, and clarifies what materials may be burned in Elkins city limits. A permit issued by Elkins Fire Department is required. The...

A bill proposed by Fresno Assemblymember Jim Patterson aimed at helping survivors of human trafficking will now head to the State Senate. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Debra Rush has dedicated her life to being a fierce advocate for victims of human trafficking. The Breaking the Chains founder says SB 1042 would enhance those efforts. "As a survivor, it is abhorrent to me to think that what I have...

FILE - Lynnwood police Officer Denis Molloy works in his vehicle, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Lynnwood, Wash. Molloy is part of the Lynnwood Police Department's community health and safety section. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed two bills fixing parts of a sweeping package of police reform measures that lawmakers passed last year. One makes clear officers may use force to help detain ...

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office arrests Thursday 5:19 p.m. In the 4700 block of High Country Road, a 71-year-old Loveland man for investigation of a violation of a protection order. 8:43 p.m. In the 3500 block of North Garfield Avenue, a 30-year-old Mead man for investigation of DUI. Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Berthoud calls Thursday 1:35 a.m. Noninjury vehicle crash, 300 block Mounta...

Potsdam village trustees to consider repealing outdated zoning law  NNY360

Police in Frederick County and the rest of Maryland are keeping an eye out for a planned convoy of truckers protesting vaccination requirements that was gathering near Hagerstown on its way to Washington, officials said. Hundreds of trucks and other vehicles had gathered at the Hagerstown Speedway in Washington County on Thursday evening, including a procession of trucks from New England, acc...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Eleven months ago, a dog we have come to know as “Buddy” was doused in gasoline and later set on fire. Animal rescue groups called it one of the worst cases of animal cruelty they have ever seen. But investigators said the 12-year-old responsible for setting the dog on fire faced no charges because of the child’s age. FOX13 later found out that a bill proposed requiring couns...

On March 3, 2022, the Utah House of Representatives unanimously passed a consumer privacy bill which the Utah Senate passed earlier this year. The bill, entitled the Utah Consumer Privacy Act, still has several hurdles to jump through before becoming law. Leaders from both legislative chambers will need to provide their signatures before the 2022 session adjournment on March 4, 2022; followin...

A Chicago alderman has proposed an ordinance that would establish the minimum pay of ride-share drivers in the city, drawing concern from companies like Uber and Lyft that say such regulations would hit riders’ wallets the hardest. Ald. Roderick Sawyer, 6th, introduced the measure that would make sweeping changes to the city laws that govern ride-share services — including driver compensation...