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Supreme Court Rules that U.S. Officials Cannot be Sued by Detained “Witness”

Supreme Court Rules that U.S. Officials Cannot be Sued by Detained “Witness”

The United States Supreme court has rejected the lawsuit filed by Abdullah al-Kidd, a U.S. citizen who became a victim of wrongful arrest and detention by the U.S. officials for…

Former Edison CEO Named U.S. Commerce Department Secretary

Former Edison CEO Named U.S. Commerce Department Secretary

John E. Bryson, the former CEO of utility firm Edison International has been announced as the U.S. Commerce Department Secretary by President Barack Obama. The President on this occasion said…

Second Appeal by Media Executive Conrad Black Denied by Supreme Court

Second Appeal by Media Executive Conrad Black Denied by Supreme Court

Controversial media executive, Conrad Black, will not be getting any help from the U.S. Supreme Court. A year ago the justices ruled favorably for Black, temporarily freeing him from federal…

9/11 Conspirators are Filed Again with Charges in Guantanamo Bay

9/11 Conspirators are Filed Again with Charges in Guantanamo Bay

Five suspects from the 9/11 attacks will be prosecuted in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Each of the men is accused of planning and implementing the attacks on American citizens on that…