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Josh Koskoff, a lawyer representing the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims, speaks outside the Connecticut Supreme Court in this file photo from 2017.

Lawsuit By Sandy Hook Victims Against Gun Manufacturer Allowed To Move Forward

Gun companies have rarely been held liable for crimes committed with their products. This lawsuit could mark a new front in the battle over gun regulations and corporate accountability.

Southwest Airlines passengers check in at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday issued an emergency order grounding Boeing 737 Max jets in the wake of the crash of an Ethiopian airliner.

With Grounding Of Boeing 737 Max Fleet — Where Does That Leave Air Travelers?

Some U.S. airlines are scrambling to rebook passengers after the FAA announced it was grounding the Boeing 737 Max fleet. Airlines affected include Southwest, American and United.

Mazen (right), 13, and his brother Mezban in a camp for displaced Yazidis in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Mazen was freed recently, five years after being kidnapped by ISIS. He was found in Baghouz, the last ISIS stronghold in Syria. His brother was also kidnapped and, 2-1/2 years ago, was rescued with their mother. The boys' father is still missing.

Freed From ISIS, Few Yazidis Return To Suffering Families, Many Remain Missing

As ISIS loses territory and captives are rescued, broken Yazidi families hold out hope that their loved ones could still return.

A biomechanical model of producing an "f" sound with an overbite (left) compared with an edge-to-edge bite (right). Some linguists are arguing that the advent of softer food thousands of years ago led to changes in biting patterns and, eventually, to more frequent use of sounds like "f" and "v" in human languages.

Did Cooking Really Give Us The F-Word?

Some linguists are arguing that the advent of softer food thousands of years ago led to changes in biting patterns and, eventually, to more frequent use of sounds like "f" and "v" in human languages.

Conn. Supreme Court Rules Sandy Hook Families Can Sue Remington

The Connecticut Supreme Court said Thursday that the families of victims of the 2012 Newtown Elementary School shooting can move forward with a lawsuit…

The Southern Poverty Law Center said Thursday that it had fired the organization's co-founder, civil rights attorney Morris Dees. He is seen here in 2016.

Southern Poverty Law Center Fires Morris Dees, Its Co-Founder

The civil rights organization, well-known for its tracking of hate groups, was founded in 1971. No specific reason was given for his firing, although Dees said it related to a personnel issue.

Former Sen. Birch Bayh, Who Authored Title IX Legislation, Dies At 91

Three-term Indiana Sen. Birch Bayh died Thursday at 91. He was the author of the landmark Title IX law and wrote two constitutional amendments during his time in Congress.

SHU Students Honor Gun Violence Victims In National School Walkout

Sacred Heart University students, faculty and staff walked out of class on the first anniversary of the National School Walkout.The event served as a…

Afterschool Program Aims To Help LGBT Youth On LI

The LGBT Network on Long Island will offer a new afterschool program for LGBT youth to prepare them for their future.Network President David Kilmnick says…

Upgraded Septic Systems Trigger New Taxes For Suffolk Homeowners

Suffolk County residents who received septic system grants may now be responsible for thousands of dollars in taxes.The county issues grants to…

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