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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Jurors see dueling portraits of Michael Jackson on 1st day of civil trial over singer's death

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

Monday, February 18, 2013  The plan would increase the number of medical residencies in Iowa and try to reduce frivolous medical suits.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The popular rock and blues duo has been vigiliant about protecting its music from commercialization.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  A sperm donor in Kansas is fighting a state effort to force him to pay child support for a child conceived through artificial insemination by a lesbian couple.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Anti-Muslim film clip blamed for deaths to stay on YouTube as judge rejects actress's request

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Apple's $1 billion award in Samsung patents lawsuit could mean fewer smartphone options for consumers

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  South Dakota prison inmate sues hospital, says circumcision 'robbed' him, affected his sexual ability

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  US sues Apple, publishers in New York City with antitrust claims over electronic books

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Splitting the spoils is not always easy for group lottery winners, can lead to lawsuits

Friday, January 20, 2012  Supreme Court ruling on church discrimination leaves educators at religious schools in limbo

Monday, September 26, 2011  Firings, discipline over Facebook posts lead to surge in legal disputes

Monday, June 20, 2011  Supreme Court blocks huge sex bias lawsuit by women who work at Wal-Mart

Monday, March 28, 2011  At issue in the largest job discrimination lawsuit ever against the nation's largest retailer is not the outcome, but whether the suit can move forward.